By Sheriff Carmine Marceno One of our recent arrests involving the death of a canine caught the attention of local news agencies. The individual locked his one-year-old Doberman inside of a scalding hot vehicle and left him for an inexcusable amount of time resulting in fatal heatstroke. Sadly, this is but one of a number […]
By Lehigh Acres Senior Center We are offering several dance and fitness programs ranging from beginner to intermediate. Dancercise is where Aerobics meets line dancing and is for all dance levels. We have a high energy leader who is willing to help with any questions or concerns you might have with modifications that best suit […]
By Major Brenda Lane Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you well and enjoying the Summer weather we are having, and yes, the rain, we need the rain. June brings us to the halfway mark for the year 2022!! Can you believe how fast it is passing with each […]
Listen, I know not everyone is passionate about insurance like I am but everybody, and I mean everybody, likes saving money. Well, in the homeowner’s insurance world everything has been going the wrong direction regarding dollar bills, so, in my mind, that means everybody will be interested in reading this. Our Florida Legislature just met […]
Submitted By Lehigh Acres Senior Center Peggie’s Place Cafe’ is open from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. They serve soups, sandwiches and other snacks, along with bi-weekly meals on Mondays. Rose Ann Marr is the Kitchen Manager as well as the President of the Board of Directors of the non-profit, Lehigh Acres […]
Submitted By Lehigh Acres Senior Center The Golden Shell is located within the Lehigh Acres Senior Center at 219 Plaza Dr. Lehigh Acres, FL 33936. The Golden Shell store is run by volunteer Linda Dillon who is also a board member of the Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (LASCC) a non-profit organization. The Golden […]
By Sheriff Carmine Marceno Last August, I reached out to a number of areas in our county regarding the theft of materials, tools and appliances from new construction sites. In response to this growing nationwide issue, I formed the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Construction Theft Unit and dedicated significant resources in an effort to proactively […]
Submitted By Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is partnering with the Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program to keep children healthy and well-nourished while school is out. The Summer BreakSpot Program allows the District’s Food and Nutrition Services Department to provide free meals to children who are 18 years and younger at no cost […]
By Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Another busy season has come and gone, but it’s clear that Lee County is a year round destination. Our SWFL International Airport had a record breaking month this past March with more than 1.5 million passengers in its 39 year history The tourism industry continues to be a vital resource for […]
By Mike Welch As we move into the summer months our communities will adapt to a little less congestion on the roadways, the end of the school year and an ever-watchful eye on the tropics. Lee County Commissioner aptly points out that the County Government is moving into hurricane preparations and strongly suggests that you […]
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