Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetupNearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
FGCU FGCU men’s basketball back home for ASUN play After playing six of their last eight games on the road, FGCU men’s basketball is back in Alico Arena for an ASUN stretch.
Credit: Hertz Hertz is in deep financial trouble. A new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission questions whether the Estero company can last another year. If it goes bankrupt, it could have a big impact on our community. The rental car giant put Estero on the map. “It’s our brand name. Anyone that hears about Hertz in Estero, they go ‘oh wow, that’s where Estero is,’ instead of the other way around,” said Bill Ribble, mayor of Estero Village. So, the SEC filing in which Hertz says it “concluded there is substantial doubt regarding the company’s ability to continue” worries Ribble. “Think about the payroll, and the multiplier that goes with that, and the money that’s spent not only here in Estero but many of those folks live in Fort Myers, all over Lee County and down into Collier County,” the mayor said. Betty Leathers currently leases and sold properties to many Hertz employees. She said people in executive positions tend to buy homes, while the rest rent. “Hertz may affect us possibly down the road, but at this point not yet. But we’re starting to see Chico’s layoffs; the folks who are renting, we’re giving them an early out on their lease,” Leathers said. Even if Hertz headquarters shuts down, Southwest Florida’s housing market is strong enough to take the blow, she said. “Our real estate sales have some pent up demand. People are anxious to get out and start looking again.” Sunshine, palm trees and beaches will always be driving factors. “It’s going to be very strong going forward. We may see a little dip maybe in the 4th quarter. But we expect that the market is going to be and continues to be strong,” Leathers said. Ribble said that as far as the physical building, “I’m sure if that building would become available for lease or for sale that he would find someone to maybe not take over the whole building, but I’m sure he could find somebody that would want to come down here and use that facility.” Hertz moved its headquarters to Estero in 2013.