Opinion
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 una…
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 …
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-pr…
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…
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 …
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…
EDITORIAL: County Manager proud of response to COVID-19
August 7, 2020
BY ROGER DESJARLAIS – I want to thank Lee County’s residents for your perseverance during these difficult times. I also want to thank our Lee County employees who have stepped up to the challenge o…
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) a…