Tag: Lee County

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County extends Lee CARES to non-profit agencies, municipalities; new round planned

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...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs

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...

Charlotte, Lee County schools start date set back to August 31

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Just as school preparations were beginning for students and parents, several area school districts have decided to push the start date for classes back to August 31. Charlotte,...

Lee County surpasses recycling rate, becomes one of three counties in Florida to meet goal of 75 percent

July 17, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County established an 80 percent recycling rate in 2019, 5 percent higher than the original goal set for 2020. And now Lee County’s recycling participation has increased from...

Three months, 200 parking citations: Most issued post-COVID beach sundown

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After a nice day in the sun, no one wants to get back to their car to see a little paper slip flapping under the wipers. It’s that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach that...

Lee County CARES program for small business, residents now in effect

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Last week Lee County announced they would be allocating millions of dollars in financial relief to people and businesses who are struggling to recover from the COVID-19...

It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space

May 29, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For those of you wondering what summer camp plans are in store for your...

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week someone made quite a bold statement against homeowners who put plants and rocks on the Promenade, and in particular, one homeowner who placed their own version of...