Serving Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties
Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs Continues to Evolve

As the vibrant community of Bonita Springs continues to grow and evolve, the importance of steady, principled leadership has never been more apparent. 

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Dismantle IUPAT Union

Will the IUPAT Union be Dismantled?

In Florida, the future of organized labor, especially unions like the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), is uncertain. Leaders like Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Jonathan Martin, and political Rep. Jena Persona Mulika are actively working to weaken or dismantle unions across the state. 

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JackandJillinc.org

Illuminating HIstory: Lewis Latimer Legacy

Fort Myers, FL – The Southwest Florida Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. hosted its 2026 Mock Trial, “Latimer v. Edison”: A Trial to Defend and Illuminate the Legacy of Lewis Latimer.

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Teresa Heitmann
On September 15th, a Special Act Bill was presented to the Collier County Delegation, and it has since passed state legislation.
Fade EM Up Barbershop, Lehigh Acres
At Fade Em’ Up Barbershop men can escape from the stress of daily expectation and talk freely where respect is mutually given.
Dr Alfred Gitu
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Alfred Gitu as Lee Health’s new Chief Academic Officer.
Kindness Changes Everything
…try building your BE NICE MUSCLES; it’s the only muscle that everyone can build regardless of age, health…
Dr Deb
Jeremiah is a great example for all of us to stand for God, His word and the Truth.  Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and, as stated in John 1; Jesus is the word—it is simply put to STAND WITH AND FOR JESUS!
The SWFL Chronicle’s Michael H Blank received official approval by the SEC on September 9th to cover and photograph Conference Football Events for the publication.
This has been a tumultuous  year. One of Recocking. One of Shaking. Any time you build something you have to tear down a few things and level it… And build a deep foundation. 
Seniors and Sunset walking on Beach
I want to thank you—for growing old with me. For allowing me the sacred privilege of witnessing your life unfold, year by year. For being the constant when everything else has changed.
Ethics
I’ve been working through several possible topics for this column. I have one on the practices of credit card companies that seem to be catching the attention of both sides of the aisle in Washington.