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Guest Commentary | Celebrating 250 years of America

The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this ...

The enemies within

To the editor: The recent attempt for mass murder at the White House UFC event is the first major terrorist attempt in America. These people were avowed anti-American and had the weapons and organization to create a major attack.  Recently the Federal system arrested almost 15 people for ...

Is this a cost of living in ‘paradise?’

To the editor: Your Lee County School Board is in the process of hanging a large albatross around your necks.  They want to build an unnecessarily expensive school at Joel Boulevard and Tuckahoe Road.  While I am not here to argue whether or not the school is needed, what I am here for is ...

Tax relief amendment a step in the right direction

To the editor: At first, I was against the homestead tax relief bill; however, after further review, I have recognized it as a valuable piece of legislation that will aid the residents of Florida. Certain states and communities have successfully lowered property taxes and adapted well, with ...

Vote for representation, not party

To the editor: The new  reality is that the Florida House of Representatives district map has been changed effective immediately. This has caused tension, worry and confusion among the residents of District-17.  I am a long-time resident in this District 17 community. As the news broke ...

More than 100,000 Lee countians now in a new congressional district

To the editor: The recent redistricting maps for Congress in Florida, implemented just months before major elections, confuse voters and disrupt campaigns. The Florida Supreme Court’s decision to adopt these maps means any legal challenges to their legitimacy will have to wait until after ...