On Nov. 19, 2024, I had the honor of being sworn in as Lee County’s first elected Superintendent of Schools in 50 years. That day was more than a personal milestone. It marked a turning point for our community. For the first time in decades, the people of Lee County had a direct voice in ...
There are more than 56,000 children grieving a parent or sibling in our region, enough to fill Hertz Arena eight times over. “Get over it.” That’s what many grieving children at Valerie’s House tell us they’ve been told by people in their lives. Others hear things like, “It’s ...
Hello families, students, staff, and our wonderful community, Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful summer. As we prepare to start another school year, I am energized about all the amazing things we have in store. We’re beginning this year with some wonderful news that sets ...
In 1937, parents on Fort Myers Beach came together to open a local school because they understood what research now confirms: neighborhood schools are the heart of a community. From its start in a borrowed cottage with just a few students, our island school has grown into a vital ...
To the residents of Fort Myers Beach, The allegations made in the recall petitions are false. A couple of these allegations were fully discussed at 2023 Council meetings, when Mr. Veach was a Council Member, in the presence of the Town Attorney, and went nowhere. As two of these allegations ...
Our Town and Town Council operate under a set of rules and laws that are intended to ensure that the public is informed and has a fair voice in the operation of the Town and in the land use decisions that affect us. This public trust has been eroded when Councilors operate out of the public eye ...
