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Rock & Rose Grand Opening – 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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Victory for Buckingham: Orange River Road Property Preserved Through Conservation 20/20
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News In a landmark victory...
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Celebrate Responsible Pet Guardian Month This May!
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary...
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Lee County Leaders Champion Government Reform with HB 4001
Push for Single-Member Districts Heads to Governor’s Desk Special to the East...
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Freedom Fest 2025 – Sponsor the Spirit of Lehigh
Special to the East Lee County News Freedom doesn’t come from Washington—it...
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Safer Roads Ahead: Lee County’s Plan to Save Lives
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County is working...
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Orange River, Then and Now: A Fisherman’s Tale of Change and Hope
By: Captain Eddie Yerdon I’ve been asked to share a little about...
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David vs. Goliath in Alva: Residents File Legal Challenge Against Controversial Duke-Cary-Povia Rezoning
Special to the East Lee County News In a bold stand for...
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It’s So Dry Here Even the Tap Water is Dehydrated
The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society At River Oaks...
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Stay Dry, Learn Smart: Paddle Sports Safety Demo Set for May 17 in Fort Myers – Free Family Event Hosted by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Curious about kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lee County? Want...
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Lee Commissioners Approve Agreement to Fund Lehigh Acres Sidewalk on Segment of Bell Boulevard
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement...
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Premier Plumbers Donates Box Truck to FK Your Diet to Support Foster Youth After Code Violation Forces Removal of Donation Pod
In a bold act of community support, Premier Plumbers has donated a...
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