To the editor:I am currently visiting Fort Myers Beach for the first time, and wanted to share with the community an extraordinarily nice experience I just had with the local fire department. While enjoying the beautiful beach here, I came to notice that a ring had become so tight on my ...
To the editor:On Nov. 18 at the 9 a.m. meeting of the Fort Myers Beach Town Council, members of the council will be voting on whether or not to support Lee County Commissioner District 2 Cecil Pendergrass's proposed motion to the Lee County BOCC on Nov. 19. His motion is to help Restore Fort ...
To the editor:Led by Pelosi, Schumer and the four misguided and disruptive lady new-comers to the House of Representatives, the Democrats have totally abdicated their responsibility. Instead of legislating and attempting to improve America, the girls believe that they should play the race card ...
In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued executive order 19-12. Part of that executive order called for the establishment of a Blue-Green Algae Task Force to focus on expediting progress towards reducing the adverse impacts of blue-green algae blooms now and over the next five years. Given the ...
Financial independence is a critical part of feeling empowered and in control of our own lives.When social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community are addressed, we are more likely to achieve financial independence. Dress for Success SW Florida is dedicated to promoting the ...
Congressman Francis Rooney surprised a lot of people last week when he announced that he will retire at the end of his second term, thus opening the District 19 House seat for a new rep to be elected in the 2020 General Election.The congressman cited two reasons for his decision not to seek ...
Imagine if your birthday was just another day - no party, no gifts, no cake, no extra attention.You certainly wouldn't feel special.Unfortunately, it's an incredibly sad reality for many children in Southwest Florida. They aren't made to feel special on their birthdays, or any other day for ...
To the editor:As the search begins for a replacement to run for Congressman Francis Rooney's Congressional seat when he retires next year, it's important that we choose a person who has demonstrated the qualities necessary to fight for what's right.This individual, as I see it, should be a ...
Rooney should resign nowTo the editor:An open letter to Rep. Rooney,While I do not know what has caused, or influenced your apparent dramatic change in world view, one thing is clear, you have lost the trust of the majority of your constituents. You no longer represent the interests of the ...
To the editor:I heard Rep. Rooney's remarks that he will consider being open to the impeachment inquiry. I thank him.As Rooney's constituent I am asking that he stand up as a statesman and support the impeachment of Trump. He is much worse than Nixon on many levels.Seeking help from a foreign ...