Cape Coral taxpayers deserve answers — and property tax relief
Cape Coral taxpayers pay for one of the most expensive pension bonus schemes in Florida. Cape Coral spends about $2 million every year to operate its own standalone pension system so employees can receive nearly 50% higher pensions than school, county and state workers in the Florida Retirement System. While...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAIR: Food, food and more food
PORT CHARLOTTE — Any good fair has a fried, fatty side.
7 Southern housing markets where prices could crash in the next 12 months
Southern housing markets that overheated during the pandemic are now facing a sharp reversal, with several cities projected to see outright price declines rather than a gentle cooldown. I focus here on seven specific markets where forecasts and recent sales data point to the real possibility of a crash in the next 12...
A roadside stand in Florida known statewide for its key lime pie
This pie could start a roadside revolution. Rooster’s on Route 80 in Alva isn’t fancy. It doesn’t need to be. The sign swings in the breeze, the counters are simple, and the ovens hum quietly behind the scenes. But one bite of their key lime pie, and you’ll swear the world stopped for a second.
Southwest Florida plumbers don’t expect pipes to freeze with our cold weather
A Southwest Florida plumber said neighbors shouldn't worry about frozen pipes during the weekend cold snap, but warns about pre-existing conditions. However, if you are concerned, here are some tips.
Upcoming Lane Closures on U.S. 41 in Charlotte County for Tree Replanting Project
Heads up, drivers: Lane closures are hitting U.S. 41 from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard early next month. According to an official statement from the Charlotte County Public Works Department, the closures are scheduled for replanting trees along the busy stretch. You'll need to plan to possibly adjust your...
Ancient shells bring new oysters to reef rebuilt in mouth of Caloosahatchee River
Six million pounds of ancient oyster shells from a Charlotte County mine are now a thriving three-acre reef in the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River. It's the latest of about a dozen oyster reefs restored in the region by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation that, combined, total seven acres. The shells,...
Editorial failed to acknowledge that times have changed
Since no one took credit for the “Eagle Editorial” in the Opinions section titled “When will they ever learn,” I don’t know who to address this “concerned subscriber” letter to. When we, the public, submit a letter for the opinion section, we are required to identify ourselves by name and the name is included in the...
Two Floridians charged, accused of fishing tarpon out of Florida Keys aquarium
Two Florida men are facing criminal charges, accused of breaking into an aquarium last year and pulling out a fish that ended up dying.
West-Central Florida Watches Unprecedented Snow Potential as NAM and NOAA Blend Hint at Overnight...
FLORIDA — A highly unusual winter signal is gaining attention across West-Central Florida, where the latest NAM and NOAA National Blend of Models are showing a low-probability but remarkable chance of snowflakes late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, driven by cold air interacting with Gulf moisture. NAM and...
