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Poetic License: ‘No More Heavy Poems’

I know that I am long past due For a serious poem, Flirting round with country Won't ever bring one home, But the older I get The younger I see — No more heavy poems Coming out of me. So I'm cashing in my chips And switching o'er to verse: Call me Nona Pappy Or Poet in ...

Single-member districts for county board?

Lee County voters will get an opportunity in 2026 to decide whether to make a substantive change in how Lee County commissioners are elected. Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 11 signed House Bill 4001 — Lee County, which will bring to referendum a proposal to elect our county commissioners by ...

Study on three lanes for Sanibel Causeway

To the editor: Well, my written idea on a Sanibel Causeway study was penned years ago, along with roundabouts accomplished by re-striping the bridge segments to three lanes. The study should take zero time, as the bridge was built already wide enough. Just eliminate bike traffic and use ...

In the Garden: Tropical sage can provide garden diversification

Tropical sage (Salvia coccinea) is a vibrant Florida native perfect for an island butterfly garden and an interesting addition to any native landscape in South Florida. Tropical sage, also known as blood sage or scarlet sage, is a red flowering sage species that thrives in full sun and ...

Faces on Faith: What to give to God

I don't know about you, but having just celebrated Father's Day last Sunday, it dawned on me that I didn't see nearly as many commercials for what to get dad as I remember seeing for what to get mom, which is somewhat surprising. Not because fathers are more important than mothers, but it's ...