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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County remains in top five for Florida recycling

July 20, 2023
To the Editor: Lee County has been named as one of Florida’s top five recycling counties by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Strong participation by both residents and…

LETTER TO EDITOR: Suncoast to auction Borza art in September

July 20, 2023
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is thrilled to receive two pieces of art from local artist Kelly Reark Borza to be auctioned off at the SHS Art for Animals Auction event being held at Th…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County clerk, property appraiser and tax collector to host free class on property assessments, collections and disputes

July 20, 2023
To the Editor: The public is invited to join Lee County’s Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes, Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell and Tax Collector Noelle Branning for a comprehensive presentation…

PETS OF THE WEEK

July 13, 2023

ASK A DOC: Is inflammation good or bad?

July 13, 2023
Chronic inflammation is the root of many health issues. While medical professionals recognize the link between inflammation and disease, there’s much more to learn about the connection and the imp…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Using weed killer? You’re probably using glyphosate

July 13, 2023
To the Editor: One of the greatest threats to Florida’s fisheries is poor water quality resulting from too many nutrients and contaminants. Contaminants that have recently made the news are pha…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We might soon be losing our sharks

July 13, 2023
To the Editor: Overfishing is driving reef sharks toward extinction, according to new study published today in the peer-reviewed journal, Science. The five main shark species that live on co…

ECOWATCH: It is time to get back to nature and revel in its gifts

July 13, 2023
“The more often we see the things around us  – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of the wor…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Patronis preparing for another storm season

July 6, 2023
To the Editor: On Wednesday, I was joined by members of Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Florida Task Force 6 for a Press Conference encouraging Floridians to prepare now before the next Hurr…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Call for photo entries for Nature of Charlotte calendar contest

July 6, 2023
To the Editor: Calling all photographers! To highlight Charlotte County’s beautiful natural environment, the theme of our 2024 county calendar will be “The Nature of Charlotte.” Submit your …