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Manatee review should consider all the facts

In response to a lawsuit by the Pacific Legal Foundation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided down-listing manatees from endangered to threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act may be warranted, and the agency is embarking on a five-year status review as part of the ...

Budget process began with policy decisions

As the county finalizes its budget for next year, I want to update Lee County taxpayers on things we did differently from years past that should improve public dialogue about services and spending, and will ultimately benefit taxpayers and our community.First, we focused on key public policy ...

Lee County Sheriff’s Office lauded for safety record

To the editor:Traffic safety remains a hot topic issue in every community as evidenced by constant updates from television, radio and print media outlets. I speak frequently in public forums and traffic questions from the audience are always abundant. In addition to safety among the ...

Soccer club members thank Popeyepalooza fundraisers

To the editor:The Fort Myers Beach Soccer Club wishes to express sincere appreciation to Mike Dearden, Lou Caleca and the rest of the folks at The Beach Pub for hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Fort Myers Beach Soccer Club. This year's event was wildly successful!The $3,215 raised at the ...

St. Raphael’s by the Sea to celebrate four years

To the editor:It brings me great joy in inviting you to celebrate with us our four year anniversary on the second Sunday in August. It amazes me that four years ago on Aug. 7, we had our first worship service as the new parish of St. Raphael's by the Sea Anglican Church. Your faithfulness in ...

No child left on shore

To the editor:"No Child Left On Shore" is an experiential Environmental Education outreach initiative specifically designed to provide disadvantaged and economically challenged youth the opportunity to learn about and experience the wonders of our marine environment through water borne field ...