The lobby group VoteWater has endorsed Amanda Cochran, who is running in the August Republican primary in Lee County’s 5th District. She is running against incumbent Trish Petrosky. Based in Stuart…
For voters trying to learn more about the candidates on their ballot, campaign finance records can provide a clearer picture of who is funding campaigns and how that money is being spent.
For fed…
The North Port Chamber had a leadership tour of local media last Friday. Pictured here a visit to Quality TV, the North Port dealer for television, internet and satellites such as Dish. From left Su…
Charlotte County is having a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22 on a proposed tax increase to pay for Don Pedro and Knight Island beach renourishment. That meeting, there will be a separate resolu…
The Boca Grande Fire Department is planning a 7.8 million budget for the next fiscal year, and plans to advertise a millage rate of 1.7605, up from 1.706 last year.
“We’ve bumped up the reserves…
BY BRENT MCCONNELL
As part of my professional life, I’ve spent much time in places where personal privacy was rare. In a Beijing hotel room I woke to find a Chinese man standing at the end of my…
Only ‘sparks’ were flying fists, cut cheek and scraped knees
Just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, Lee County Deputy Nicholas Garber responded to Miller’s Dockside in reference to a physical alt…
Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland
A house for a resident Lee County sheriff’s deputy is finally moving forward at Wheeler Road, thoug…
Gasparilla Estates at 2001 Gasparilla Road in Placida is for sale with signs going up this past week. It is but one of a few key properties for sale at the tip of Cape Haze and the entrance to Boca…
Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2 million, w…
