Day: November 6, 2025

New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday, Nov. 14

East Lee News | Posted on November 6, 2025 |

Crews will begin to shift traffic to the newly constructed, fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Motorists will begin driving on the new bridge in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 14. Once the traffic is shifted, the LeeTran trolley stops on […]

Lee County Domestic Animal Services Hosts Annual Pet Fest

East Lee News | Posted on November 6, 2025 |

Lee County Domestic Animal Services invites the community to its annual Pet Fest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the adoption center, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, offering everything from holiday gift items to pet products and services. Guests also can meet and support local […]

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