Tampa Bay Times 

Pinellas County pledges $1.5M to save 14 wooded acres. More is needed. 

Now in a show of government backing to boost residents’ fundraising muscle, the Pinellas County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to pledge $1.5 million toward the $3 million asking price sought by the property owner, Pinellas County Schools. 

 

FOX 4  

Lee County leaders react to Hurricane Ian’s After-Action Report  

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County leaders are reacting to a new report released about the county’s response to Hurricane Ian. It’s called the after-action report, put together by a third-party firm. It shows what they thought was successful and what needs work. 

 

Florida Politics 

Divided Lee Co. legislative delegation seeks local government audit  

The move came after hundreds of millions in state hurricane relief was included in the last state budget. 

 

Sanibel Captiva  

County remains in the top five for recycling  

Lee County was recently named one of top five recycling counties by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Participation by residents and businesses has enabled the county to earn the fourth spot out of 67 counties.