Posts by Jacob Ogles
Lee County Parks & Recreation earns national accreditation in Parks and Recreation
Lee County Parks & Recreation earned its fifth-consecutive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association. The achievement continues the department’s standing as a nationally distinguished park and recreation agency over the last 23 years. The announcement was made at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference…
Read MoreECHO hires agriculture specialist from Kenya to lead East Africa Regional Impact Center
ECHO, a Southwest Florida-based international non-profit advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security, has hired a new director for its East Africa Regional Impact Center. Charei Munene, a leader in agroecology/ecological organic agriculture from Kenya, will succeed Erwin Kinsey in Tanzania. “We’re excited to have someone of Charei’s experience as part of our leadership team,”…
Read MoreLee County to host temporary office in Island Park to obtain permits for repairs to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton-damaged buildings
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open an additional temporary, remote permit office at Rayma C. Page Elementary School, 17000 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to allow Island Park residents to obtain permits for repairs to existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene…
Read MoreLee County beach tests show acceptable levels after Hurricane Milton
Tests taken after Hurricane Milton show that there is no increased risk of illness from swimming at Lee County beaches at this time. Tests completed on Monday, Oct. 14, indicate that the water quality at all Lee County beaches show an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. For more…
Read MoreLee County offers guidance to reuse or dispose of sandbags following Hurricane Milton
Residents who picked up sand and sandbags from their local fire department in anticipation of Hurricane Milton are asked to save the sandbags for reuse, use them around their home, or properly dispose of them. Sandbag do’s: Sand from bags that were not soiled by stormwater can be emptied in your yard, flowerbeds and planters…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida at Betmar Acres Mobile Home Park in Zephyrhills and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreUSPS gives update on operations and Hurricane Milton recovery
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services and operations for many organizations – including the Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail and packages – throughout the entire Southeast region. The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. The Postal Service’s primary…
Read MoreTricia Mullis joins Pushing the Envelope
Pushing the Envelope announced Tricia Mullis has joined the firm as an engagement strategist. Mullis will work on behalf of clients to help them enhance their relationships with thier clients through strategic initiatives and organic marketing strategies. Using her community engagement and branding skills, Mullis will nurture client-customer relationships, create effective communication strategies, and leverage…
Read MoreVineyards Country Club names J.P. Leland Head Golf Professional
Vineyards Country Club announced the appointment of J.P. Leland to the position of Head Golf Professional. A PGA of America Class-A Member since 2009, Leland most recently served as Head Golf Professional at Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples. A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Leland is a graduate of Ferris State University’s Professional Golf Management…
Read MoreLee County updates residents on Hurricane Milton debris cleanup efforts
Debris collection from Hurricane Milton is underway, and the county’s disaster debris contractor currently has multiple trucks with loadable trailers on the road. The first pass to pick up debris began Monday and covered areas of unincorporated Lee County, including North Fort Myers, the Greater Pine Island-Matlacha area and areas along the Caloosahatchee to Olga.…
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