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 […]
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 […]
To benefit the Unite Lehigh group, organized to advance the quality of life in Lehigh Acres. Saturday, October 12th, 2024 11 AM to 4 PM 1201 Taylor Ln Ext, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Sponsored By: The East Lee County News Lehigh Acres Community Council Victory Church Get ready for a day filled with fun family […]
Special to East Lee County News *UPDATE 9/18/24* The community has been made aware that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss the R&R application at 7800 CR 78 has been continued to October 22, 2024 due to a scheduling conflict. The subject will be heard at the meeting in October. We […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation, which will contribute nearly $4.4 million toward a planned 6-mile-long linear park along the Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. The linear park will include a shared-use pathway, bicycle/pedestrian bridge, landscaping, shade structures and site amenities, with connections […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion as well as damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The main project consists of 1.1 miles of shoreline within Lovers Key State Park and 0.8 miles […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive funding to construct a roundabout at Gunnery Road and Buckingham Road. The county will receive about $4.6 million in federal funding to construct this roundabout. Lee Department of Transportation staff worked with FDOT to get […]
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs English Café 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9, 16 Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students. Chess Anyone? 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Rise to the […]
Funding will support the food bank’s mission to end hunger in Southwest Florida Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization serving Southwest Florida, is pleased to announce that all donations, up to $25,000, will be matched by Suncoast Credit Union during September, Hunger Action Month. The funds will be used to support the […]
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