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Chicken policies have come home to roost

To the editor: “Sensationalized” . . . . .  “annihilated” These are big words, and they are also the words that the Lee County Board of Commissioners are trying to hide behind in an attempt to cover up their continuing fiscal incompetence.  Because they ran into overwhelming public ...

Federal policies harming veterans by design

To the editor: Armed Forces Day, May 16, honors the men and women currently serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and the Space Force. It is one of three major holidays honoring service members. Wait times have increased at 71% of the hospitals they have data for, ...

It’s time to fight back against redistricting hacks

To the editor: Florida Republicans are trying to win elections by cheating, manipulating voters, and eliminating four Democratic congressional seats. This sneaky move, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is unethical, unconstitutional, illegal, and unfair. To steal this advantage, Republicans ...

Guest commentary: Save lives when you move with MADD

As one of Southwest Florida’s longest-practicing personal injury law firms, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith knows all about the dangers of drunk driving and, as community leaders, we are working to do our part to save lives. SUPPORTING THE CAUSE For the ninth ...

North Fort Myers Art Association: Moving forward

Hello, neighbors, As I write this column for The North Fort Myers Neighbor Living magazine, I’m thinking what you might like to hear about from the North Fort Myers Art Association. First, let me begin by telling you about our meeting on April 24. President Dee Stevenson convened the ...

Florida’s redistricting gamble

To the editor: On Wednesday, April 29, the Florida Legislature passed a redistricting plan along partisan lines, creating four more GOP-leaning House seats and establishing a staggering 24-4 Republican advantage. The Governor’s map eliminates seats held by incumbents like Darren Soto and ...