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Real Estate Law | Explaining ‘assessments’ on your tax bill

Mr. Feichthaler: This week, I received a “Notice to Property Owners” from the city of Cape Coral about several proposed charges. I am a new resident and can’t make heads or tails of this. It says it is “not a bill,' but appears to be gearing up to send one! Is this my proposed ...

‘Reach for the Stars’ gala to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County is inviting the community to celebrate the promise of local youth during Reach for the Stars, a fundraising gala on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Fort Myers. The event will bring together community leaders, supporters and advocates for an evening supporting Boys & ...

Cape resident creates HarvestPak to help people make their gardens grow

A 40-year Cape resident who earned her green thumb the hard way has launched a business to help new gardeners grow. “I have been growing vegetables in backyards and raised beds for about 15 years,” said Michelle Shore, the co-owner of HarvestPak. “Most of what I know about gardening ...

Business Briefs | Aug. 7

LQ Commercial brings first ‘Sushi Masa’ location to Southwest Florida LQ Commercial has announced that Sushi Masa, a Louisiana-based, all-you-can-eat sushi, sashimi and hibachi experience, has leased the 6,723-square-foot freestanding restaurant at 738 S.W. Pine Island Road in Cape ...

Real Estate Law | Take a deep look into Amendment 3 before voting

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: The news has been talking a lot about “Amendment 3”, but the details are never fully described. The pitch is that it will “eliminate property taxes”. Who could argue that, right? I have a feeling that, if passed, Amendment 3 will not eliminate property ...