Every year at this time, Town Council receives a financial audit report produced by an independent certified public accountant that has conducted a thorough review of the town’s financial records, management, and operational practices from the previous fiscal year. The audit ensures that the ...
The shocking killing of a dolphin which washed up on Fort Myers Beach last month along with the recent death of a baby osprey from plastic litter which ended up in its nest at the Pink Shell Resort, are reminders of how fragile our ecosystem is and how much more proactive we need to be. As ...
In November, Gov. Ron DeSantis made stops in Naples and Miami to announce a billion dollar-plus proposal to continue efforts for the restoration of the Everglades and water quality improvements. His proposal called for more than “$960 million for Everglades restoration and the protection of ...
As officials at the state and local level look toward a soft reopening of some public places, health officials are warning of a new normal."While we work together to determine the next steps, one thing we know is that reopening will not be a return to life as we knew it before COVID-19," Lee ...
The past few weeks have been tough ones for Southwest Floridians.We've seen government operations pare down to the bare bones essentials, with offices closed and meetings and services moved online.We're seen many of our favorite businesses temporarily close or wholly revamp their operations to ...
A "limited movement" mandate is now in effect throughout Florida.Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday issued an executive order that states that as of 12:01 this morning, those 65 and older and those medically at risk "shall stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to ...
