Serving Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties

Our Children Cannot Wait

District 4 candidate Gigi Gentile draws on her special education experience to address one of Lee County’s most urgent challenges.

Political Embarrassment

Less than a year after its high-profile launch, Florida’s border enforcement experiment, the South Florida Detention Facility or “Alligator Alcatraz,” has crashed and burned.

Can PEDs Lead to Prolong Careers?

The inaugural Enhanced Games, shifts the performance-enhancing drug (PED) debate from temporary performance spikes to athletic longevity.

7 Steps to Mitigate Increasing Property Taxes in SWFL

By using these tools and staying proactive, homeowners can meaningfully manage and often reduce the growth of their property tax bills over time. Don’t put this off… and yes it will be a pain in the rear end. In the long run; you will be pleased you took the time to save money in the future by being proactive today.

Dear Beloved

A spring when it is irrigated gushes up from the ground. He is making a way in the wilderness which means those areas of your life that are not fruitful or barren—He can make a way where there seems to be no way.

Building Resilience Together: How Or City is Preparing for the Future

Resiliency is ongoing work, and transparency remains a priority. Public review sessions, neighborhood meetings, and regular project updates will continue as this effort moves forward.

Lee Health Honors Tom Golisano with Humanitarian Award

“This event reminded all of us just how powerful philanthropy can be,” said Dominic Cameratta, board chair for Lee Health Foundation. “It was inspiring to celebrate with so many dedicated supporters as we honored three remarkable leaders whose passion is shaping the future of healthcare in Southwest Florida. I look forward to seeing the incredible impact that philanthropy will continue to make in 2026.”

A Year of Fulfilled Commitments

After more than thirty years serving as a teacher, principal, and district leader, I have always believed that Lee County has a sound school system.

Praising Casey Lucius

Casey Lucius’ elevation to interim city manager should inspire confidence — not only because of her credentials and familiarity with city operations — but because of the manner in which she chose to serve. In refusing insurance and an assistant, she makes a rare and public statement: that the role is about service, responsibility, and doing what’s right for the community first.