By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long series hosted by SRO Motorsports Group, one of the premier organizers in global sports car racing. This prep day offered a unique opportunity to speak with instructors, drivers, and crew […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you may very well feel that way. Conversations across local venues, networking events, and dinner tables echo the same growing frustration: dating in midlife feels like a rigged game. The rules […]
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance – East Lee Chapter, in partnership with Victory Town Center and Victory Church, announces the return of Freedom Fest Lehigh Acres on Friday, July 4, 2025. Now in its fifth year, the free community celebration will feature live music, family fun, food vendors, and a fireworks finale at 9:00 PM. […]
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks Preserve in Estero, the tasks were mostly cleaning and cutting the overgrown forest. There were years of unchecked invasives, some of which strangled out the native trees. In addition to […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30, and it’s vital to include your pets in your emergency preparedness plan. Storms can escalate quickly, leaving little time to act. This guide will help ensure your pets are safe […]
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East Lee County—our land, our local food, and the legacy that makes this place different from anywhere else in Florida. Since then, the conversations haven’t stopped. From Alva to Olga to […]
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