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Escondido Lounge

Escondido Is Not a Place. It’s a Feeling. This is not a trend. Not a gimmick. Not a brand built on buzzwords. Escondido Lounge is a movement — one rooted in legacy, elevated by design, and driven by storytelling. In a world obsessed with fast and loud, Escondido whispers. And people listen.

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Avoiding Parental Toxicity

Avoiding Parental Toxicity

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.
Cassius Borel Horizontal

Cassius Borel

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Cassius Borel and I’ve lived, with my wife and two sons, in Lee County since 2004, and I have been practicing law in the 20th Judicial Circuit for over 20 years.

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The Crumbling of a Nation
We have one candidate who was foretold as the end of the Republic, which we always hear dumbed down to Democracy, who was going to use the courts to investigate and convict his opponents and if that didn’t work assassinate them.
Joanne Ribble, Bill Ribble, McKInley Williams
In Lee County, the upcoming school board election presents a critical opportunity for shaping the future of our educational system. Among the candidates, Bill Ribble stands out as a person of transformative potential.
The Bargain Basket
In the heart of Marco Island, The Bargain Basket Thrift Shop is a haven for who seek high-end products without breaking the bank. Established in 1975, it has flourished as the largest thrift store on Marco Island, upheld by a dedicated team of volunteers and the unwavering support from its patrons. 
Aircraft for event
Community Connection Services Summer Flight Academy (CCSIFA) proudly presents our Youth International Airport Tour, collaborating with Southwest Regional Airport Staff, Fort Myers Police Department, TSA, and volunteer staff members.  
Deion Sanders by Ringo Chiu
One can be disappointed in today’s questionable sports journalism of course; however, it should come as no surprise that the integrity of sports media has come under scrutiny in recent years. Hub Akrush, a sportswriter from Chicago with a vote for NFL MVP reaffirmed the fair scrutiny of today’s sports media when he publicly disclosed that he would not vote for Aaron Rodgers in 2021 because he felt Rodgers was “a bad guy” for not disclosing his vaccination.
Basic Learning Center
Meaningful, Driven and Purpose are the words used to describe my gratitude of having the honor to host and speak at the Basic Learning Skills Learning Center Re-Launch under the helm of Sharetha Davis, of Roses From The Concrete, for such an IMPORTANT cause!!
Willie Battle Way
Willie Battle applied for a permit to build a duplex with The City of Fort Myers. The duplex is complete except Willie Battle cannot get a certificate of occupancy because THE CITY OF FORT MYERS DIDN’T RUN A SEWER LINE TO THE PROPERTY.
Angelette Arias
Angelette and Victor’s support of one another is a formidable force in Lee County. Their partnership exemplifies the essence of love, respect, and mutual admiration. Angelette’s role as a supportive spouse is not merely confined to the walls of their home; it extends to the broader community, where her presence is felt and appreciated.
Michael Ilczyszyn Cape Coral’s Homegrown City Manager
In the web of municipal governance, few individuals embody the spirit of transformative leadership as profoundly as Michael IIczyszyn, the esteemed City Manager of Cape Coral. Since assuming office in September 2023, IIczyszyn has become synonymous with visionary leadership, adeptly steering the city through challenges while laying the groundwork for a prosperous future.