Everyone in life has made a mistake, big or small. It’s what we learn from those mistakes that help shape us into who we are. As the senior director of workforce relations at Better Together, when I see a candidate with a background talking with employers, being upfront about their record ...
To the editor: The scenario from the Lee County School Board and superintendent for the past three years has been teacher shortages, use of uncertified teachers, teacher recruitment etc. Suddenly we have teacher layoffs, a 1,940 loss in student population which was blamed mostly on students ...
To the editor: On Sunday, May 17, what has been reported as a tornado occurred in Cape Coral. No watch or warning was issued! Is the system broken? Well readers, we have no severe weather sirens in Lee County. From WUSF, Sept. 21 ,2025: “Most communities do not have active tornado sirens, ...
To to the editor: Cape Coral voters deserve consistency from their elected leaders, especially when it comes to accountability and respect for the will of the people. In January 2024, Florida State Rep. Mike Giallombardo publicly condemned the City of Cape Coral’s controversial ...
To the editor: A few days ago, Tom Shadrach wrote a disparaging letter to the editor about sitting City Councilman Joe Kilraine. I had to admit when I read that article, I was shocked. Not because I remembered how he spoke so negatively about Charlie Pease during that campaign (I supported ...
To the editor: “Leadership grounded in civility” sounds great in a newspaper quote. But civility without accountability is just polished avoidance. Residents are not upset because people are “emotional.” Residents are upset because many feel ignored while being handed rising costs, ...
