To the editor: Lee County commissioners need more money. How about addressing what I believe to be root causes of this problem. Where is information that the commissioners greatly reduced impact fees in 2008 to appease developers? Where is information to the fact that the commissioners ...
The 2026 tax season is in full swing across Southwest Florida, and thousands of residents are gathering documents and preparing to file their 2025 returns. For many households, new tax rules and reporting changes this year could affect how much they owe — or how much they receive in ...
As a member of the School District of Lee County School Board, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand the incredible work taking place in our schools every day. Across our district, students and educators continue to demonstrate why public schools remain a strong choice for families in our ...
The nation knows Southwest Florida for its postcard-like images of pristine beaches, deep blue skies and wildlife enjoying unspoiled habitats. Leisure travel injects billions of dollars into our local economy and supports thousands of jobs in hotels, restaurants, retail stores and ...
To the editor: A letter by Bob Pabst in the Feb. 27 issue titled (by the editor), “Please close the playbook” seemed to take offense at an earlier letter by Paul Kiefner in the Jan. 23 issue titled (again by the editor), “Evidence.” Although none of the three involved parties ...
To the editor: Ever since World War II when Germany crossed the boarders of Europe, Russia (USSR) became extremely paranoid. Even though Russia spans 11 time zones, they want more: Witness Georgia, Ukraine, inroads into Belarus and Hungary. And how about our president: Changing the name of ...
