The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to build a water treatment system to improve the quality of water flowing from Lakes Park into Hendry Creek south of Fort Myers. This is the third in a series of water quality projects to be built at Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, […]
Part of a global service week initiative to strengthen communities and improve lives When we work together, we make the world better. That’s why Kiwanis International participates every year in Celebrate Community — a weeklong initiative that promotes collaboration between Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International and Rotary International. The event happens the second […]
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser TRIM Season is in full swing at the Lee County Property Appraiser’s office, which means Lee County property owners are on the lookout for their Notice of Proposed Property Taxes. This formal communication is prepared by my office and coming to your mailbox soon! The […]
In response to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for special needs shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfall. In an emergency, such as an evacuation for a hurricane, you may need to go to a special needs shelter. If you know or care for an individual with […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize construction engineering and inspection services for various repairs to restore the function of the Matlacha Drawbridge, which has not opened since before Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The $269,446 supplemental task authorization is for work under an existing contract for services with Hardesty & Hanover and […]
Lee County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the tropics and working closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. With heightened tropical activity, it is important for residents to take steps to prepare as we move through the remainder of this […]
By: Tommy Doyle | Lee County Supervisor of Elections As your Supervisor of Elections, it is my duty to ensure you are well-informed and prepared for all elections. We are now entering the final stretch toward the Nov. 5 General Election, and I would like to provide you with essential information to make sure you […]
By: Pat Whitehall Here at the VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres, there is a current concern we are hoping will be of extra help to those veterans who are suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. The possible solution to this disease is a service dog. Our Post is definitely a supporter of Service Dogs. […]
Lee County this morning has crews throughout the county assessing parks, beaches, roadways, weirs and swales, and flooded structures. Lee County Emergency Management continues to ask residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Please allow county crews to perform their assessments and to clean up areas that flooded due to Hurricane Helene. Lee County Parks & Recreation […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 16 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
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