To the editor: There is a place called Fantasyland, but now it is really the entire state of Florida. Like all theme parks, the lighting and special effects make everything seem magical, beautiful. But behind the scenes it isn’t always so clean and nice. Unfortunately, Florida ...
The United States celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11. It is a day dedicated to American veterans of wars. It became a federal holiday in our country on Nov. 11th, 1938, called Armistice Day. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War it became known as Veterans Day. As we honor our ...
To the editor: On Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, our nation took the time to reflect upon and honor the true heroes of this nation, our veterans. Whether your service to our nation was in times of war or peace, your “No Greater Love” shows a commitment of sacrifice in the protection of our ...
As we near the end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, it is important to acknowledge how invaluable natural systems, including mangrove forests, are along our coasts. Mangroves are a type of “nature-based solution” for abating severe weather events and longer-term impacts associated ...
To the editor: I’m so grateful to my campaign team, my family, and friends for all you did to help me across the finish line. My Mom, my daughter and my husband put up with long hours after full work days and never complained. I had incredible endorsements from our State Representatives ...
To the editor: I saw some of The Breeze articles about the erosion prevention project at Jaycee Park around 1999-2000 so I reached out to Lee County and found out more about the Visitors Convention Bureau Resilient Coastlines project here at what’s now Jaycee Park. It’s a very effective ...
To the editor: Congratulations to all of the newly elected members to the Cape Coral Council. Now let’s get to work on issues that have been sidelined or slowed by parks development. Parks are important, but development should not be at the cost of moving our city ahead with more important ...
As a School Board Member for the School District of Lee County, I’m grateful to connect with you to address questions, share updates, and celebrate the many accomplishments of our District. One topic that comes up frequently is our policies regarding student athletics, including questions ...
A simple reform to Medicare’s prescription drug program could put billions of dollars back into seniors’ pockets over the next decade. That’d help them better manage their chronic conditions and significantly lower overall health spending. Concerningly, that reform is gathering dust. ...
Each October, we come together as a nation to raise awareness about breast cancer, one of the most life-threatening diseases affecting 1 in 8 women in the U.S. In Florida alone, more than 17,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Early detection through regular mammograms is ...
