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A time to remember
May 23, 2009 In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly ... more »»
Pursue aquatics project aggressively
May 16, 2009 After years of effort, the city of Cape Coral has a major economic development project on the tabl. more »»
Bite the bullet on rate hike
May 16, 2009 As expected, a proposal to greatly increase water and sewer rates is on the table Monday. more »»
The sky isn’t falling
May 9, 2009 As expected, the budget picture painted for next year is bleak at best. At its worst, it’s devastating. more »»
Student writing skills progress
May 2, 2009 The School District of Lee County received its FCAT writing scores this week and, overall, the news was good. more »»
Fund education first
April 25, 2009 Per-student funding numbers have largely escaped the budget ax in Tallahassee this year as both the House and the Senate have passed proposals that leave levels pretty much intact. more »»
FAC has role to play in budget process
April 18, 2009 Some members of the Cape Coral Financial Advisory Committee are frustrated that the city’s elected council too often discounts recommendations and goes its own way when making decisions concerning... more »»
Policies for take-home vehicles warrant discussion
April 18, 2009 The findings of an audit undertaken to determine if vehicles assigned to city employees and used to commute to and from work were being properly managed probably had administrators reaching for the... more »»
To new beginnings
April 11, 2009 Spring is the traditional season of new beginnings. more »»
Budget report a call to action
April 4, 2009 City officials were told this week that while Cape Coral’s immediate financial picture is good, the prospect for the next several years will be challenging with continuing financial declines. more »»
Gear up for tough decision ahead
March 28, 2009 Critics of the city-run utility system were served up enough fodder this week to feast upon for years. The rest of us got some bitter food for thought. more »»
Move on — and keep the lines of communication open
March 21, 2009 We can think of lots of things we don’t want in our backyard — or front yard, for that matter. Nobody likes the sight of trash cans or Dumpster. more »»
Implement open government reform recommendations
March 14, 2009 Want to check which subjects your child’s teacher is qualified to teach? Want to know if your kid’s coach has been popped for DUI, domestic violence or a drug charge?... more »»
Congratulations to Golden Apple winners
March 7, 2009 The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools recognized six teachers for outstanding performance in the classroom this week. more »»
City charter schools move to final phase
February 21, 2009 After some wobbly first steps, the city of Cape Coral’s Charter School System is striding toward becoming a viable kindergarten-through-graduation educational optio. more »»
Desperate times do not call for desperate measures
February 13, 2009 There’s nothing like the hope for a potential corpse or two to bring the vultures out — and Florida has always attracted its share. more »»
Get involved
February 6, 2009 Cape Coral City Council took its first step forward this week toward a plan to bring water lines to properties north of Pine Island Road. more »»
Browder should apologize
January 30, 2009 We can well understand the Lee County School Board’s loyalty to Dr. James Browder. Tapped when the district was in turmoil, Dr. more »»
Statute interpretation needs another look
January 24, 2009 The promises are plentiful. Two hundred new jobs in the next few years, jobs that will average $60,000 per year. A local Fortune 500 expansion right here in Lee County. An $11. more »»
Sometimes you don’t want to come in first
January 17, 2009 Cape Coral set a dubious record in 2008: We were No. 1 in the nation for the rate of foreclosure filing. more »» |
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