The Flamingo Bay Residents Association is holding a basket raffle to raise money to fix the ceiling in their clubhouse from Hurricane Ian damage. Tickets will start to be sold during bingo this Friday, March 27, at the Matlacha European Market Sunday, March 29, and at the Flamingo Bay Residents Community dinner Thursday, April 2. The drawing will be held on April 2 with winners being notified by phone.
With spring underway, Lee County is asking homeowners to be aware of best practices for lawn maintenance as the seasons change. From maintaining a desirable appearance to promoting the health of what’s beneath the turf, residents can ensure a healthy yard by following a few simple tips. Fertilize Smart Consult the Lee County UF/IFAS extension for a soil sample to determine the best fertilizer for your lawn. While fertilizer should be avoided during the winter since dormant turf will not absorb its nutrients, fertilizer can be applied once the seasons change while following Lee County’s year-round fertilizer regulations: · Sweep up spilled fertilizer granules. · ...
Southwest Florida International Airport is the only airport in the state where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed, the Lee County Port Authority Board’s chair said Tuesday. The ICE initiative began Monday, Chairman and County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass ...
Perhaps the administration thought the United States would be treated by the Iranian people as conquering heroes. That there would be parades in the streets for them as Americans came through the center of town. Maybe the administration thought Iran would simply cave without a struggle or ...
The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to six designated charities of the 24th annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala, bringing its total fundraising to date to almost $22 million for children’s charities in Southwest ...
With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around. “Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...
For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation. Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti. Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...
The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: Wednesday, March 18 • Yoga with Carole: 9-10 a.m. A gentle yoga class for all skill levels, with modifications available. Please bring your own mat. • Little Learners Nature Group 10 ...
By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...
