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Florida TaxWatch has released The Florida Taxpayer’s Voter Guide for the 2026 Constitutional Amendment, coming out as a "yes" on Amendments 1 and 2 and a 'No' on Amendment 3, the amendment touted as property tax relief. "In the guide, the taxpayer research institute and government watchdog ...

After months of planning, construction and community support, the Alliance for the Arts and Southwest Florida resident Gabrielle Bolen invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance for the Arts. The ...

Duo Beaux Arts returns to the MACC March 17

Acclaimed Steinway ensemble Duo Beaux Arts returns to the Music & Arts Community Center on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. with a program of classical piano solos and works for four hands, including Ludwig van Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony and Franz Liszt’s Le ...

County holds off on Plan, LDC changes

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pause on proposed amendments to the Lee Plan and related revisions to the Land Development Code that would have eliminated existing, community-specific planning throughout the county. At their meeting, the commissioners canceled an ...

Resource created on proposed Plan, LDC changes

The Lee Communities Coalition — a coalition of civic and community groups in Lee County — has launched a new resource designed to help residents navigate proposed sweeping changes to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan (Lee Plan) and the Lee County Land Development Code ...

The 14th Annual Golisano Children's Hospital Fashion Show will bring together fashion, philanthropy and community on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. Proceeds from the event will benefit Barbara's Friends – Golisano Children's Cancer ...