Southwest Florida Chronicle

Serving Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties

Celebrating a Trailblazer

Congratulations, Marie Hicks—thank you for 40 years of extraordinary service. Your legacy is eternal.

Partnering to Educate our Community

I am inviting you to partner in an initiative that will empower your members to make wise financial decisions that will benefit their families for generations to come.

Constitution Day Gala

Our country’s Constitution, ratified in 1789, encapsulated the “Spirit of 1776”, and changed the world! A celebration of the enduring spirit of freedom and liberty at this unforgettable fundraising event, hosted by your Lee County Republican Party.

Bear Witness

Albert Einstein’s advice in a letter to his son was “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

Cannabis Means Business: The Premier B2B Cannabis Conference That’s Redefining the Industry

The CMB Expo is gathering cannabis professionals this June for high-level education, powerful networking and immersive brand activations.

Scandal or Resignation in Charlotte County

The people of Punta Gorda deserve better. They deserve professionalism, accountability, and respect from all who serve in city leadership.

Now is the time to Invest

The biggest risk in a volatile market is doing nothing. Historically, the biggest gains often occur in the early stages of a market recovery—precisely when most investors are still too afraid to act.

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.

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.

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

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.