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Lee County's District 2 race getting crowded
... said. 'Some people use their power, some abuse their power. ... We parted ways.' And he defended his relationship with Alva store owner Dick Spence, an ex-felon who critics said was too close to the county's top cop. Spence's problems with the law ... Comment?
Moore, Camellia Maria Sesslar
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... in October. She also worked at the Rike Kumler Company and Donenfeld's Clothing store. Camille and Bob retired to Alva, Florida for many years before returning home. They were long-term members of Triangle R Riding Club and the Dayton Motorcycle ... Comment?
Get Growing: This week's garden calendar
... Monthly meeting featuring Dennis Riggs on the topic of beekeeping for the backyard grower. Riggs was born and raised in Alva and has been a beekeeper and professional bee remover for the past six years with beekeeping roots that go back to ... Comment?
Wet season not quite rainy enough in Southwest Florida
... County, said Victor Hill, a wildfire mitigation specialist with the Florida Division of Forestry. A 9-acre wildfire in Alva on Sunday is an indication that the fire season is on its way, Hill said. Among the things benefitting from this summer's ... Comment?
Is Southwest Florida's dry season already here?
... it's been getting pretty dry," he said. "The soil has begun to dry out." Hill said a nine-acre brush fire popped up in Alva Sunday, but it was contained by firefighters and didn't pose a threat to any structures. Hill said small brush fires are ... Comment?
... drive around the corner, Tuman said. The new hospice house will have 24 private rooms and serve people from Lehigh, Alva and LaBelle, and as far as Clewiston. It is being built on five acres off Beth Stacey Boulevard. The land was donated by the ... Comment?
... into the bathtub and turning on the water, in what she believes was an attempt to drown her, reports said. Jeff Brayn Alva, 21, of the 3300 block of 20th Avenue Northeast, Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Sunday by Collier deputies at home. He was ... Comment?
... into the bathtub and turning on the water, in what she believes was an attempt to drown her, reports said. Jeff Brayn Alva, 21, of the 3300 block of 20th Avenue Northeast, Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Sunday by Collier deputies at home. He was ... Comment?
Alva library may receive historic designation
Lee County's Historic Preservation Board agreed today to consider designating the Alva Library as a historic resource. Comment?
Lee County OKs Olga plan, grant
... an area. Development regulations are written to support the plan if it's adopted into the county's land use plan. Alva Inc.'s request for $50,000 to write standards to support its community plan also was approved Tuesday. Commissioners also ... Comment?
Cape Coral must pay to build new habitat for scrub jays
... Wildlife Service agreed to let the city instead pay thousands to build habitat for the birds on conservation land in Alva already owned by Lee County. This month, officials with the Lee County Conservation 20/20 program agreed to the plan as long ... Comment?
Editorial: Taxpayer funds: Handle with care
... a year and had 21 of 28 department workers earning more than $70,000; seven employees make more than $100,000. In Alva, by contrast, the average salary for the 10 full-time firefighters, including the chief, is about $46,000. Pay should be fair to ... Comment?
Park board recommends Alva zip line attraction be OK'd
... located in a general area just south of County Road 78 or North River Road, which splits the park from east to west. Alva resident Paul Schmidt, who is a member of the committee, opposed the project. It would not be compatible with the passive ... Comment?
Olga residents receive $50K to move commercialization along
... on the plan. It's eastern edge stops just short of the home of County Commissioner Frank Mann, who preferred to let Alva Inc. continue the community planning for the area. At one point the Olga panel wanted to plan for an area that extends beyond ... Comment?
Two Communities in North Lee County want $100,000 dollars of tax payer money. North Olga and Alva want the money to help plan the futures of there communities and to settle a border dispute. Comment?
Two Communities in North Lee County want $100,000 dollars of tax payer money. North Olga and Alva want the money to help plan the futures of there communities and to settle a border dispute. Comment?
... of Estero, Adam Winton of Fort Myers, Will Hackett of Fort Myers, Jack Gower of North Fort Myers, Lynsey Randolph of Alva, Chalmers Pierce of Fort Myers and Austin Buonsignore of Fort Myers. The River Romp Regatta is the second-largest youth regatta ... Comment?
Check areas targeted for traffic enforcement today
The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit today will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement: U.S. 41 & Daniels Parkway, south Fort Myers West Terry Street, Bonita Springs North River Road , Alva Residents can help by letting the traffic unit know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or impaired drivers ... Comment?
Traffic enforcement update for Thur.....
... for enforcement Thursday, Oct. 22: 1. U.S. 41 & Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers 3. North River Road (State Road 78), Alva Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff's Office is ... Comment?
VIDEO: Four burglary suspects caught after high-speed chase in Lee County
... a high-speed chase on SR-80. Deputies we spoke to say they got a call about a burglary at 18791 River Estates Lane in Alva. After the call, they issued a BOLO - be on the lookout - alert for the suspect's car, a white Toyota. A deputy spotted the ... Comment?