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Lee County provides guide to safe lawncare

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. · ...

'Catch the Vision' packs the house

The latest and greatest in future and ongoing Cape Coral projects were all laid out Monday night as part of an annual program.  The 14th annual “Catch the Vision” took place at First Cape Church, where project experts and public safety and health officials updated attendees on what they ...

Former ambassador analyzes, calls out attack on Iran

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 ...

SWFL News

Allergy season in Southwest Florida? It’s pretty much all year round

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, ...

Southwest Florida to feel impact if Haitians lose TPS protection

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 ...

Local Columns

Cat of the Week: Heika

Her name means “Majesty/Empress” in Japanese and it certainly fits this beautiful cat. Her former owner passed away before she came to us. Between her sorrow and age (13 years), she couldn’t handle shelter life and sunk into deep depression. To save her life and help her adapt, we moved ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Actions have consequences

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 ...

Should more commercial development be encouraged for the islands?

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