To the editor: News reports once again highlighting the effects of Red Tide on Southwest Florida as a tourist destination. Our Southwest Florida coastline is turning into a year-around giant flourishing Petri dish that is severely tarnishing the area’s reputation. And this has been ...
Love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. According to Drive Research, Valentine’s Day spending in 2024 hit a record $14.2 billion, spread among the 59% of consumers across the globe who celebrate the beloved holiday. From roses to chocolates to dinner and diamonds, ...
Throughout Southwest Florida, it’s estimated that one in 12 seniors experience food insecurity, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal is coming from. Many seniors rely on Social Security, pensions and their hard-earned savings to meet their expenses. However, these sources ...
One life is too many to lose, however in recent years, our community has dealt with multiple tragic losses of young lives at the hands of gun violence. In addition, it’s becoming more prevalent than ever to see social media posts of young adults showing off guns that somehow they’ve managed ...
At 70, I pride myself on being healthy, active and prioritizing wellness. Overall, I have felt confident in my health. But last fall, everything changed. I was experiencing abdominal pain that I thought could be appendicitis. I visited the emergency department at Lee Health Coconut Point and a ...
To Town councilors and Andy; I have been following town council and advisory meetings via Zoom for over two years. I have sent letters. I have had actual conversations with many of you, some via text, some live. The thing that disappoints and saddens me the most is the lack of ...
