Day: June 19, 2025

This Isn’t Smart Growth: Why Alva Deserves Better

This Isn’t Smart Growth: Why Alva Deserves Better

Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse barns, and breathing room are still part of everyday life. But that way of life is now under direct threat. County officials have approved a sprawling development—nearly 1,100 homes across […]

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS AT A GLANCE JUNE-AUGUST 2025

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS AT A GLANCE JUNE-AUGUST 2025

June Gallery  Gallery Exhibition: Invitational50 On Display: June 6-28 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 9:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Sat.: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Alliance for the Arts Description: Invitational50 is an invitational exhibition of artists that have continually contributed to the Alliance as an organization. Featured Artists: Paul Adamick, Joanne Bedient, Juli Bobman, Mila Bridger, Andy Browne, […]

FSW named first Purple Heart College in Southwest Florida

FSW named first Purple Heart College in Southwest Florida

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been designated a Purple Heart State College, becoming the first college in Southwest Florida to receive this designation.  This designation reflects FSW’s long-standing commitment to serving military-affiliated students and veterans with initiatives including:  The designation was presented by representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a ceremony […]

Be On Alert

Be On Alert

A GROWING THREAT TO PROPERTY OWNERS Special to East Lee County News Dear Real Estate Professionals & Property Owners, We want to bring attention to an increasingly common and concerning issue in Lee County and across Florida: fraudulent individuals posing as property owners to steal land and homes. These scammers are setting up fake email […]

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