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Lee County recycling is number one, but there is still much work to be done

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Lee County Solid Waste has been named Florida’s top county recycling operator by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material Lee County residents recycled in 2021 would be enough to fill 168 football fields with material 70 feet high – as high as the highest point on the Sanibel Causeway.  Lee […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ken Burnette

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Ken Burnette wants to die in Boca Grande – but not for a good long time. He and his wife, Barbara,  have fallen in love with Boca Grande and want to live in this town, on this island, until they move on to the next realm. They both hope that will be many years from […]

KNOW YOUR FLOOD ZONE!

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Keep this information handy; it’s storm season The county – along with state and federal partners – is working to get out the message: Know your flood zone and make sure you are protected. There are several links you can share:  Questions about flood insurance: floodsmart.gov Lee County flood-protection information: leegov.com/dcd/flood Lee County All Hazards Guide: leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/plan/ahg General […]

Turtle info for the week

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Turtle numbers fromGasparilla Island State Parks and Cayo CostaCayo Costa- 230 loggerhead NESTS,1 green nestGISPs- 25 loggerhead NESTS,1 green nest