Be careful what you wish for. On November 3, Fort Myers Beach voters will decide whether to merge our Mosquito Control District with Lee County Mosquito Control. Before giving up a district that belongs to Fort Myers Beach, residents should understand exactly what we're giving up. This ...
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office has begun sending out mail ballots, the most popular way to vote here in Southwest Florida. With the ballots now dropping into voters’ hands, we’re going to climb back onto this election’s hobby horse and unabashedly, unapologetically and ...
Families across Florida have never had more possibilities open to them in education. Neighborhood public schools, charter and magnet programs, career academies, specialized private schools, virtual courses, home education, and scholarship-funded options are all genuinely on the table. Behind ...
Welcome back! A brand new school year is upon us, and we cannot wait to see your students walk back through our doors. Summer always goes by fast, and I hope yours was a good one. On our end, we’ve been counting down the days until our students walk back through our doors. Before we look ...
In an abbreviated two-day special session on June 1-2 to discuss property tax reform, the Legislature passed the governor’s proposed state constitutional amendment to increase the existing property tax homestead exemption from the current $50,000 to an eventual $250,000. The amendment, which ...
I appreciate the perspective that investment and redevelopment will play an important role in Fort Myers Beach's recovery. Few would disagree that rebuilding after Hurricane Ian requires significant private investment, strong businesses, resilient infrastructure, and a healthy local ...
