Lee County’s Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, which has been closed since September 2022 due to damage from Hurricane Ian, will reopen to the public with limited amenities at 7 a.m. Monday, June 10. Flooding caused extensive damage to the building, which is attached to Lexington Middle School. Lee County has been working with the School […]
Calling local artists to create recycled fashions for the runway Pace Center for Girls, Lee is bringing recycled fashion and fun to the stage with the return of its FUNky Fashion Show, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Moose Lodge #2199, located at 155 Santa Barbara Blvd. […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is in the middle of kitten season and invites everyone to channel their inner ‘cattitude’ and enjoy our reduced adoption fees this June. Starting June 1 through the end of the month, all cat and kitten adoptions will be reduced to $20 with an approved application. Our adoption package includes […]
By: Grant Fichter The voters in Lee County are looking at a potential change in how our Board of County Commissioners are elected, how many there are, and whether or not we have an elected County Mayor instead of the currently appointed County Manager. On November 29th, 2023, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners […]
The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida proudly hosted their annual Young Women of Distinction Ceremony on May 19th at the esteemed Charlotte Harbor Convention Center in Punta Gorda. This year’s ceremony, a celebration of excellence and achievement, honored an impressive cohort of 618 girls, recognizing their remarkable contributions with over 800 awards. “During this inspiring […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to award more than $41.6 million in Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery funds for six multi-family housing rehabilitation projects for 836 affordable housing units. CDBG-DR funding was made available to public housing authorities, for-profit developers and not-for-profit developers through a competitive application process. These funds are part […]
The Lee County Black History Society, Dunbar Festival Committee and the African Coalition of Southwest Florida are partnering to host the 12th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave. in Fort Myers from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. The event is free to attend. “Juneteenth is a […]
From June 20-23, Enjoy Over 50 Specialty Beers, Live Performances, and Gourmet Food Trucks at Fort Myers Brewing Company Fort Myers Brewing Company is excited to announce its annual SummerFest from June 20-23, 2024. This four-day extravaganza will feature an array of over 50 specialty beers, including the beloved Spyk’d Hard Seltzer Cocktails and new […]
The eagerly awaited inaugural Insurance Summit is set to take place on Tuesday, July 16, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center. This summit stands as a symbol of knowledge and networking, offering attendees unparalleled access to insights from industry experts. Crafted to address the dynamic landscape of insurance legislation and its impact throughout Southwest Florida, […]
In Florida’s pine sand hills, coastal dune areas, and even urban lots, the increasingly rare gopher tortoise makes its home. Florida’s only native tortoise species has been on the planet for 60 million years and can be found in all 67 Florida counties. But their populations have declined significantly, primarily due to habitat loss. In […]
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