Let’s be honest: those who benefit from the current system are understandably reluctant to change it. But the reluctance of a few should not override the rights of many.
- Sun, 14 December 2025
Author: Shannon Sykes
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The Three Musketeer of Fort Myers Council
Diana Giraldo, Terolyn Watson, and Darla Bonk changed their minds when they got “The Call“ from their puppet master on First Street and approved the ICE Agreement.
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Athlete Overcomes Fears to Make Waves at the St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Growing up in a place named for the water, and only 25 miles from the Atlantic shoreline of Myrtle Beach, you might think that swimming came naturally to the youngster who excelled in basketball, softball and track. The truth is, it terrified her.
Lee County
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Education, Governance, and Community Well-Being
Few partnerships exemplify the fusion of civic dedication, educational advocacy, and community enhancement as profoundly as Bill and Joanne Ribble.
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Suffocation or Starvation
She was tough and courageous. She had no restrictions or limitations. She loved to travel, she loved music and she would break out into dance when her favorite song came on.
Lee County
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Stand Up to the Lee County Swamp
One point from supporters rings true: running county-wide is hard work. But the answer to that challenge is not to make elections easier for politicians. It is to maintain a system that ensures every commissioner is accountable to all residents.
Dear Beloved
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Dear Beloved
Mothers go through an amazing transformation to have a child. There are changes to the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary and other systems to be able to carry a baby.
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Musings of an Episcopal Priest
The Episcopal Church exists to bear witness to God’s universal love for all people, revealed in God’s only begotten son, Jesus Christ.
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Avoiding Parental Toxicity of Youth Sports for SWFL
With less than a minute to play for a berth in Virginia’s 2A Boys’ Basketball State Final Four, an angry parent stormed the court to protest a series of technical fouls called against his son’s team who was only trailing by five.
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The Innate Circle
Embracing a holistic lifestyle is a comprehensive approach to well-being by integrating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. This focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit to achieve unremarkable health and energy.