By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com More than 500 people attended the Florida 250 Cracker Cowboy Festival at the Alva Museum during a weekend celebration honoring Florida’s original cow hunters and ranching families. The event marked the opening of the Florida 250 Cracker Cowboy Exhibit, now on display through July 4, 2026. Visitors traveled from across […]
Day: May 22, 2026
Merrill Morrison’s Life Built on Craft and Service
By: James Kennedy | EastLeeNews.com ALVA, Fla. — Tucked along a rural stretch of Alva is a business that reflects both Old Florida practicality and decades of craftsmanship. But behind the stacks of rare hardwoods at Alva Hardwoods is a life story that stretches far beyond lumber. Merrill Morrison, owner of Alva Hardwoods, has spent […]
Finding Purpose Through Grief and End-of-Life Care
By: Jennifer Anger | Special to the East Lee News There are moments in life that quietly change everything, the kind you never prepare for. A final breath. An empty chair. The stillness that follows loss. In those moments, we come face to face with both the fragility and the depth of being human. We […]
70’s Celebrity Dinner Supports Lehigh Services
By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com Bell bottoms, disco vibes, and community spirit filled the room Saturday night as supporters gathered at The Club at Gateway for the 2nd Annual Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner benefiting Lehigh Community Services. More than just a themed fundraiser, the evening brought together local leaders, volunteers, sponsors, and residents for a night […]
