Government Updates

Yellow Fever Creek Preserve got a hydrologic restoration in 2018 and recently received a new, paved park entrance and berm around the 3-acre pond.

You’re driving and you hear the text notification. You don’t have to read it, but you do. Most of us have been in this situation, and unfortunately some have experienced a crash or a loss because of it.

Have you ever wanted to work with local government agencies? You can learn the appropriate steps you need to take and meet the people that make the decisions at the Gulf Coast Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers’ (GCAGPO) Ninth Annual Reverse Trade Show and Conference on March 22.

Ever wonder what can be done to improve local career opportunities? In this age of hyper advancements, the construction of the Career & Technical Training Center will provide technical training opportunities in Collier County and throughout SWFL.

In your community, have you ever noticed damaged sidewalks, streetlights needing repair, potholes or just have a question and don’t know who to ask?

Crystal Kinzel, Collier County clerk of the circuit court, is educating the public about new scams exposed by the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers.

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.

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.

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:

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.