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Smoke Under The Oaks: Rib Fest Returns To LaBelle January 10, 2026
By: Jerika Mungillo | Executive Director, LDRC LaBelle’s favorite tradition is firing...
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Lehigh Community Services Wins $10,000 Grant To Power Disaster Relief Efforts
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lehigh Community Services, a...
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Unite Lehigh: A Community Coming Together
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Growth is nothing new...
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October Brings Community, Food, Music, and Fellowship to Alva
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Alva is gearing up...
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A Land Remembered: Florida’s Most Influential Book in 50 Years
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News When Floridians argue about...
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Pet Wellness at Every Stage of Life
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center...
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Vista Surfaces Grand Opening in Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Vista Surfaces has officially...
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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...
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A New Model for Autism Education Is Blossoming in North Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Peter’s Academy Offers Hope,...
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Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Waters
By: Amanda Cochran | Special to East Lee County News When people...
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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...
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FSW Receives Appropriations to Expand Nursing Program on Charlotte Campus
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has received $2,860,400 in legislative funding for...
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Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Announces Cadet Post 102 T-Shirt Fundraiser
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is proud to announce...
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Lee County Parks & Recreation Offers Fall Festival events
Lee County Parks & Recreation plans Fall Festival events throughout October. Events...
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Lucy’s Lemonade Stand: A Family Story
When Lucy’s grandfather, Mr. Jim Donmoyer, tells the story of Lucy’s Lemonade...
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FSW Launches Two New Academic Schools to Advance Health Education
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has restructured its School of Health Professions...
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October Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics...
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October Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for...
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Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres hosts Community Yard Sale
Registration is open now for anyone who wants to sell items at...
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