Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies to activate cold-weather outreach this week. Lee County Emergency Management, the Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate to implement plans during winter fronts such as the one anticipated this week. Plans include: The Lee County […]
Twenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County to talk to fans and sign books at the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1. The festival takes place at the Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St., and brings in internationally recognized authors for adults, teens and children […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a Touch-a-Truck event at the Lee County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 4. The event’s first hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., will be sensory-friendly, offering a […]
Old tires are notoriously effective mosquito-breeding habitats Lee County Solid Waste is partnering with Lee County Mosquito Control District and Fort Myers East Rotary for Tire Amnesty Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, to rid neighborhoods of discarded passenger car tires. Lee County residents can drop off passenger car tires at […]
This holiday season, Lee Health is giving the community the gift of receiving safe, high-quality care — at a level previously only available within the hospital — from the comfort of their own home. The health system is thrilled to announce its new Hospital at Home program, which launched at Gulf Coast Medical Center in […]
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 Book Discussion: “By the Fire We Carry” by Rebecca Nagle 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 Reporter and member of the Cherokee Nation, Rebecca Nagle, recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land […]
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 East County Craft Club: Vision Planner 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 This month Craft Club will get ready for the new year with vision planners, a fun spin on vision […]
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