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Chilmonik, Dozier vie for School Board seat

Bob Chilmonik and Jeanne Dozier both know the ins and outs of being on the Lee County School Board, and after being the top two vote getters in the District 2 school board race during the August primary, they have the opportunity to face off again in the general election on Nov 6.It has been ...

Kiker, Whitehead seek District 3 seat on commission

With Republican Larry Kiker stunning long-time District 3 Commissioner Ray Judah in the August primary, the big void will have to be filled in November.The former mayor of Fort Myers Beach and former reporter Charlie Whitehead will go head to head on election day, and both believe their ...

Mann, Miller battle for commission’s District 5 spot

They're both from Alva, but that's where the similarities end for the two candidates battling for the District 5 seat on the Lee County Commission.On one side is a lifelong Lee County native with years of political experience. On the other is a businessman who believes Lee County needs to ...

Pendergrass, Sawyer square off for District 2 commission seat

With Brian Bigelow giving up his District 2 seat on the Lee County Commission for a failed bid as Clerk of the Courts, it will be Republican political newcomer Cecil Pendergrass and an unaffiliated John Sawyer who will take a shot at his seat on Nov. 6.Cecil PendergrassAge: 49Residence: Fort ...

Cape residents duke it out for District 1 commission seat

Republican John Manning and write-in candidate Gerard David Jr. are as about as different as night and day when it comes to their vision of Lee County. However, both feel they are equipped to handle the problems the county faces. Both want to be the District 1 representative on the Lee County ...

Clare, Eagle go for District 77 State Rep. seat

One is a former deputy chief of staff for the governor. The other is a former drug councilor turned stay-at-home mom.Despite their differences, both believe they should go to Tallahassee to represent Cape Coral in the 77th District of the State House of Representatives.Dane Eagle, winner of the GOP primary in August, will face Democrat Arvella S. Clare on Nov. 6 to fill the seat Gary Aubuchon vacated to run for U.S. Congress.* Dane EagleAge: 29Residence: Cape CoralOccupation: Real EstateDespite not having reached his 30th birthday, Dane Eagle has accomplished much, having worked in Cape ...