By: Paula Sklodowski | Educational Outreach Coordinator, WGCU Public Media/Florida Gulf Coast University The Friends of the East Lee County Regional Library is an independent, not-for-profit volunteer organization that exists to support and enhance library services. The group raises funds to support programs and purchase materials. Books sales from the Friends’ shelves at the library […]
By: Lieutenant Jesse Spencer The Civil Air Patrol will host a formation meeting for those interested in joining the new Lee County Composite Squadron. We are looking for adults ages 19+ with no age limit and young adults 12-18 interested in becoming members. Non-pilot, pilot, drone, communications, and many other opportunities are available. All training […]
By: Matthew Maher PE, PTOE, RSP2I | Senior Associate & Traffic Engineer, Stantec Within the past five years, Lee County, Florida has averaged over 100 fatal and 600 serious injury crashes on an annual basis. This roughly translates to billions of dollars in societal costs per year. The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is […]
By: Stella Lucky | President, Arts of the Inland On November 16th, the Arts of the Inland Gallery hosted its Fall Art Gala Reception at the historic Christie House, built in 1914 and located next to Barron Park at 471 Lee Street in Labelle. The well-attended event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity […]
By: Tommy Lee Cook | The Buckingham Blues Bar The World Famous Buckingham Blues Bar will begin its 23rd year of operation during the month of November. We have brought the best in original, live Blues to Southwest Florida since its inception in 2002. Acts like Delbert McClinton, Albert Castiglia, and Selwyn Birchwood, to name […]
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com—We Want to Hear From You! At this writing our communities in East Lee/Lehigh escaped damage as experienced farther west of us along the shoreline and in other areas of our state. The destruction is indeed heartbreaking and massive flooding in low-lying areas is now a facet of life. We have […]
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno Regularly, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office posts pleas on social media accounts and in our newsletters regarding the importance of preventing animals from running freely in Lee County. Despite these reminders, the number of at-large animals continues to grow. These animals continue to destroy property, are regularly struck by […]
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) presents the 18th Annual Festival of Trees, December 5, 2024 to December 8, 2024. This annual fundraiser has become a holiday tradition in Southwest Florida for thousands of families. Publix Super Markets Charities is this year’s presenting sponsor with a financial gift of $17,500 to help […]
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, Dec. 4, 18 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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