Day: September 30, 2025

Vista Surfaces Grand Opening in Fort Myers

Vista Surfaces Grand Opening in Fort Myers

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Vista Surfaces has officially opened its doors at 4455 Cleveland Ave. #2 in Fort Myers, marking the occasion with a grand opening celebration on September 5, 2025. The event drew builders, designers, contractors, and local business leaders together for an evening of networking, live music, and a […]

Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band Headline Halloween Night, Downtown Fort Myers

Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band Headline Halloween Night, Downtown Fort Myers

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Get ready for a powerhouse Halloween lineup as Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band team up with arena-rock revivalists Maiden Cane for the inaugural Fall Fest at 2400 First Street. The celebration kicks off Friday, October 31, with gates opening at 5:30 PM. Festival-goers can […]

A New Model for Autism Education Is Blossoming in North Fort Myers

A New Model for Autism Education Is Blossoming in North Fort Myers

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Peter’s Academy Offers Hope, Help, And A Hands-On Future For Families In the heart of North Fort Myers, something extraordinary is taking root—a fresh, faith-based approach to autism education that’s transforming lives one student, one family, and one farm chore at a time. Welcome to Peter’s Academy, […]

Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Waters

Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Waters

By: Amanda Cochran | Special to East Lee County News When people think of “old Florida” in Southwest Florida, small historic cow towns like Alva, Fort Denaud, and LaBelle often come to mind. These communities sit near the point where four counties—Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Charlotte—meet at what is known as the “quad-point.” For now, […]

Warren Buffett’s Nearly $1 Billion Bet On Homebuilding: A Warning Sign For Our Communities

Warren Buffett’s Nearly $1 Billion Bet On Homebuilding: A Warning Sign For Our Communities

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway recently made a massive $800 million investment in Lennar, with a smaller $191.5 million stake in D.R. Horton. Both are giants of the sprawl machine that’s remaking Florida’s landscape one subdivision at a time. Buffett isn’t a stranger to housing—Berkshire already owns Clayton […]

Lee County’s Promise of Preservation Faces Its Biggest Test Yet

Lee County’s Promise of Preservation Faces Its Biggest Test Yet

By: Concerned Citizens for Lee County | Special to East Lee County News Southwest Florida has been losing its natural defenses at an alarming rate. Between 1999 and 2023, Lee County lost 31% of its wetlands, and from 1996 to 2010, more than 90 square miles of wetlands and land cover vanished—far above the national […]

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