In response to the rapid population growth and sustained demand for high-quality healthcare in Southwest Florida, Lee Health is expanding its plans for its new Fort Myers medical campus. Lee Health approved an additional $150.5 million investment to enhance the upcoming facility, including a new patient tower and an onsite childcare center. The expansion will […]

SLOW COOKER SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK (BBQ)  Who wants to heat up the kitchen in July? Not I! Summer is here! It’s time for cookouts, barbecues, pool parties and picnics! Happy eating! This recipe is popular with kids and adults and can be altered many ways. It makes terrific leftovers too! 6 to 8 hours […]

THIS HURRICANE SEASON, PREPARE TO AVOID THE SCAMS Weather forecasters are predicting an above-average hurricane season this year. When it comes to planning for a possible weather emergency, the more you know—and the earlier you know it—the better prepared you’ll be to avoid weather-related scams and fraud. Kick-start your to do list so you’re ready […]

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The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance takes effect on June 1. DO MORE BY DOING LESS Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways […]

A CITRUS TREE ON THE FORD PROPERTY AT THE ESTATES WITH LAST YEAR’S FRUIT Recently, a team from the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in Immokalee visited Edison and Ford Winter Estates to discuss the work they are doing on behalf of the estates to save the Henry Ford citrus grove […]

OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET Many are unaware of the fact that a significant percentage of individuals that are abusing prescription opiates obtain these drugs from their own homes, the homes of family members and/or the homes of friends. In the United States, in 2023, approximately 8.6 million individuals reported misusing prescription opioids. Once again, that statistic […]

JULY ON THE WATER As we progress into the heat of summer, fishing both inshore and offshore can still be good, just prepare for hot days and keep an eye on the weather. Many anglers prefer to get an early start and off the water ahead of the midday heat and afternoon storms. Inshore, the […]