The 2018 Lee County Citizen of the Year award nominations are now underway. This annual award recognizes a Lee County citizen who has provided outstanding civic contributions to Lee County government. In 1991, the Citizen of the Year award was created in honor of Mrs. Burton, who died tragically in an automobile accident. She was a long-time Sanibel resident who spent many years serving as a voice of the people as well as playing an active role in Sanibel politics.
Government Updates
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Charlotte County is constructing buildings that meet higher standards of energy efficiency, however, for older homes and businesses, the county wants to help property owners take steps to improve efficiency.
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Lee County is hosting three public meetings to update residents about Phase 3 of its post-Hurricane Irma flood-mitigation efforts. Meetings will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the following locations:
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With the mission of improving the business climate in Lee County, the Horizon Council is comprised of up to 80 key stakeholders among the County’s six municipalities.
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Gwynetta “Gwyn” Gittens became the first African-American woman to be elected as the District 5 school board in Lee County. She beat incumbent Pam LaRiviere, who was a former teacher and was first elected in 2014 for the position.
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Political newcomer Sara Doyle McFadden offers sage advice following her first bid for the Florida State House: Prepare for the position.