As we get ready to enter the second year post Ian we need to take a deep breath and exhale. Developers have set their sights on this sliver of an island and are circling like vultures on dead prey. Every week I get from three to four calls asking me if I want to sell my house. The few citizens ...
Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, boat trip, or other water activity. Being vigilant about water safety and drowning prevention ...
I have a 40-year history on the beach as a resident (now part-time), business owner, a developer and a person with strong connections to the beach community. Hurricane Ian dramatically changed both my life and the lives of our team members that our businesses relied on and were proud of. I am a ...
The Lee Health Board of Directors voted 9-1 Thursday to approve converting from a government special district to a private nonprofit. The vote is the first step in the process. A vote from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is still needed. Lee Health spokesperson Jaclyn Bevis said ...
We listened carefully to this week's town council meeting and specifically the Myerside Resort project. Councilmembers Jim Atterholt and Scott Safford (who voted to approve the development), who are two of the three councilmembers up for election this year, are not protecting the interest of ...
The Lee Health Board of Directors are duly elected by the voters of Lee County. The Lee Health board will vote on June 13 to “convert” the citizens' Lee Health care system from a publicly-held nonprofit entity to a privately-held nonprofit entity. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at ...
