WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Here at The ROAR, we aim to amplify voices for the Eastern and South Central part of Lee County. We invite you to share what living in your community means to you and your vision for its future growth and development. Submit your thoughts or photos, and they could […]
By: Alexa Scoby | Marketing & Communications Manager With SWFL Inc. SWFL Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Stern, Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s State of the Region event. With over seven years of experience as […]
By: Taylor Whitney The Lee County Posse, founded in 1960, is currently the only non-profit arena available for use in Southwest Florida. Members pay a fee and can use the arena anytime outside of scheduled events. A group of elected board members runs the Lee County Posse. The current board members are President Sherry Groff, […]
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 […]
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