Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take a closer look at Mars at Bishop Planetarium
September 4, 2020
To the Editor: Humans have long been fascinated by Mars – for its proximity in our solar system, its similar features to Earth, the possibility that it once may have held life and even for the possib…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County extends Lee CARES to non-profit agencies, municipalities; new round planned
September 4, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee County non-profit human service agencies and municipal governments address unant…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding to…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote-by-mail reminder notice from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: On Monday, August 24, 2020, the notice below was mailed to voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County launches new records web site
August 21, 2020
To the Editor:
We are proud to unveil our brand new “Charlotte County Records” website, a robust and easy to use online system which allows you to search and view County documents from 1921-pres…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GCCF still accepting applications for first- ever virtual Gulf Coast Board Institute
August 21, 2020
To the Editor: Gulf Coast Community Foundation is still accepting applications for the first-ever entirely virtual Gulf Coast Board Institute. The deadline to apply for this high-level nonprofit g…
New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location
August 14, 2020
BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Of…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
August 7, 2020
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individuals, families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board a…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New Mote facility details explained
July 24, 2020
To the Editor: At a press conference earlier this week, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium leadership provided exciting updates regarding the planned Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at…