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Water group endorses in Lee race
The lobby group VoteWater has endorsed Amanda Cochran, who is running in the August Republican primary in Lee County’s 5th…
Researching state and local candidate and PAC giving
For voters trying to learn more about the candidates on their ballot, campaign finance records can provide a clearer pictur…
Third generation at Quality TV
The North Port Chamber had a leadership tour of local media last Friday. Pictured here a visit to Quality TV, the North Por…
Business & Real Estate: Don Pedro and Manasota Key up for renourishment
Charlotte County is having a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22 on…
Fire Department plans millage, preps for union; gate access talk
The Boca Grande Fire Department is planning a 7.8 million budget for…
The Flock technology isn’t the problem. It is how it is used.
BY BRENT MCCONNELL
As part of my professional life, I’ve spent much time in places where personal privacy was rare. In a…
Red, white and bruised on the 5th
Only ‘sparks’ were flying fists, cut cheek and scraped knees
Just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, Lee County Deputy Ni…
Foundation next step for replacement sheriff’s cottage on Wheeler Road
Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland
A house for a resident L…
Former Gasparilla Mobile Estates now listed on market
Gasparilla Estates at 2001 Gasparilla Road in Placida is for sale with signs going up this past week. It is but one of a fe…
Bocilla Conservancy expands programs
Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy…










