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The importance of positive family and childcare provider interactions

To the editor: Whenever a child is going to a childcare facility it is extremely important to have a positive open line of communication with the teachers, facility staff and parents. Providing times for parents to come in and speak with the staff and or teacher is key for the success of ...

Guest Commentary | Lee Health Board of Directors votes to move forward

Lee Health has been assessing the benefits and considerations of converting to a community-focused nonprofit health system to determine if a new governance structure is in the best interest of the residents of Lee County. The case for the transition from a public governmental system has been ...

Guest Commentary | Social Security Disability delays affect millions in need

I traveled to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland to meet with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Martin O’Malley, and his top deputies to discuss the impact the delays in Social Security Disability cases are having on clients and other area residents. Commissioner ...

Guest Commentary | Protecting your personal information

Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street or pulling out into traffic. But when you think of safety and security, do you think about ways to protect your personal or financial information? Keeping this kind of ...

Farmers are not water-quality bad guys

To the editor: There’s a troubling trend of painting farmers as the scapegoats for environmental issues surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Having grown up in Clewiston, I’ve witnessed firsthand how certain groups vilify our farming communities, jeopardizing not just our way of life but also the ...

Guest Commentary | Kudos and congratulations!

As we embark on this last quarter I want to welcome Dr. Ken Savage back to the role of superintendent. He served this district well during the last transitionary period and I am confident he will provide our students and staff stability in the months ahead while laying the groundwork for an ...

Guest Commentary | Untreated mental illness – An ignored health crisis

On June 29, 2023, the police arrested Tyler Boone, age 35, for the death of his roommate at an apartment they shared in Fort Myers. Tyler was charged with second-degree murder. A psychiatric evaluation found Tyler to be “mentally incompetent at the time” of the fatal beating, and he was ...