Over the next two weekends, the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is participating in the “BIG Eggspedition”, a community-wide egg hunt organized by Rise Christian Church. Stations 102, 104, and 105 will be participating locations. Firefighters will hide the eggs each morning – after adding a special LAFCRD challenge coin to them! We […]
Month: April 2022
Construction Site Thefts
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Construction sites are appearing all over the Lee County Sheriff’s Office East District. Undeveloped properties have increased in value and the demand for new homes has grown beyond expectation. New home sites are particularly vulnerable to theft as the properties are vacant during the evening hours. Home builds, in their latter […]
March Wrap-Up
By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass March has been a busy month for Lee County with a lot of great news to report. Public safety is always a top priority and it is crucial that we continue to work with our legal and law enforcement counterparts to ensure our community is protected. In doing so, we recently […]
Awards Gala 2022
By: Mike Welch The East Lee County Chamber of Commerce had its Annual Awards Gala at the Plantation Golf & Country Club on March 19th with close to 230 guests in attendance. Lee County Commissioner and Vice-Chair Ray Sandelli kicked off the event with expressions of thanks to the Chamber and our community servants: teachers, […]
We Are Purposely Being Divided But We Do Have The Power To Stop It
By: Butch Swank Pride. Pride in your family. Pride in your work. Pride in your community. Pride in your accomplishments. Pride in your struggles. Joy. Fellowship. Laughter. Not taking yourself too seriously. Lending a hand. Checking in on neighbors. Reconnecting with old friends. Going to church. Taking a long walk. Working out. Smiling. I can’t […]
Victory Church To Host Free Community Easter Event
Submitted By: Ximena Villasis Victory Church to host a free community Easter event on church grounds on April 17 at 11 a.m. This event will include egg hunts, rock climbing, jousting, inflatable games, live animals and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch, Oculus, or Smart TV. Food will also be available for purchase. Victory […]
Heartworm Disease In Pets
Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM Heartworm disease is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal disease of pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets. It causes severe lung disease, heart failure […]
Is Pain-Free Living Possible?
By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC There is a simple key to enjoying a lifetime of pain-free living and that starts with looking at the body as a whole rather than a group of parts working individually. Today, we have been conditioned to view every ailment or pain as an isolated body part, organ or system of […]
2022 Leadership Tech Program Registration Is Now Open
Submitted By: Colleen Jorgensen This robust 8-month program accredited by SWFL Tech and FGCU Leadership Institute will kick off May 13th, 2022. This unique regional program is recommended for technical engineers, programmers, technicians, analysts, project and service managers, and professionals that want to gain a leadership advantage. Participation in Leadership Tech will lead to more accomplished […]
Mixing & Dancing At Aki’s Dance Studio
By: Karen Debitetto Come join us for a late afternoon of mixing and dancing! Yes, we said dancing!… SWFL Business Network introduces Aki’s Dance Studio to the family of participating businesses. Save the date for a unique event, Monday, May 2nd from 4:30- 6:30. Snacks and beverages provided. Aki’s is an independent ballroom, family owned […]