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Lee Commissioners award contract for 5.58-mile shared-use pathway along Able Canal in Lehigh Acres
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract...
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Free Breakfast and Lunch Available During the Summer
The School District of Lee County and Summer BreakSpot are teaming up to provide...
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COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned...
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AT&T Upgrades Wireless Network and Boosts Speeds in Lehigh Acres
Network Expansion in Will Help Provide a Better Network Experience to Customers...
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United Way Community Partnership School Locations Designated as United Way Resiliency Hubs
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has added to its services...
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32 Years and Counting: United Way Surpasses Annual Fundraising Goal
Campaign’s message of ‘United We’re Stronger’ strengthens community United Way of Lee,...
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Please Join the City of LaBelle in Congratulating Mayor Julie C. Wilkins
The City of LaBelle proudly congratulates Mayor Julie C. Wilkins on being...
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services asks you to ‘Wait Until 8’
Kitten season is still in full swing and Lee County Domestic Animal...
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June Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics...
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June Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for...
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services Offers Free Microchipping
In recognition of June as Pet Preparedness and Microchip Your Pet Month,...
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ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
As the summer begins, the Alliance for the Arts marks a milestone—50...
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Rock & Rose Ribbon Cutting – May 22nd
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance is pleased to announce a special ribbon‐cutting...
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School District Honors New Teacher of the Year
Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin surprised Caloosa Elementary School third-grade teacher Julia Johansson...
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413 Girl Scouts receiving 576 awards at May 18 Young Women of Distinction Ceremony
Next Saturday, Southwest Florida’s brightest young women will take center stage as...
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The Rooster’s Report: Fresh Finds & Tasty Times
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce It’s heating up, and...
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Reel Paradise: Southwest Florida in the Movies
By: Arthur Ingram Southwest Florida may not be Hollywood East, but it’s...
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It Was A Great Season at The Buckingham Blues Bar
Andre, Tammy and Johnathan Camy with Bobby Capps Darren _Lightning_ Thiboutot Jr...
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Still Rooted: The State of Caladium Farming in Lake Placid, Florida
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lake Placid, Florida—once the...
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