Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for continued cold-weather outreach into next week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. […]
Veterans Park Recreation Center hosts annual Community Health & Wellness Fair
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host its free annual Community Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres. The family-friendly event will focus on health education, wellness awareness and community resources. More than 20 local organizations and vendors […]
Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres hosts Community Yard Sale
Registration is open now for anyone who wants to sell items at the Lehigh Acres Community Yard Sale planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Fl. Clean out closets, garages, and homes to turn unused items into another person’s treasure. Take advantage of […]
Lee County and Its Partners Activate Cold-Weather Outreach Plan
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate when the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. Plans include: Lee County Human & […]
Local Voice, Local Choice: Choosing Commissioners by Single-Member Districts
DATE/TIME: February 7, 2026, 9:30am to 11:30am (9:30 Registration & Networking, 10:00 Program Starts) COST: Free LOCATION: East County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Rd., North, Lehigh Acres and Virtual via zoom This program is not sponsored/endorsed by the Lee County Library System INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: · https://LWVLeeSingleMember.eventbrite.com · Email: lwvlee@lwvlee.org · Call: 239-278-1032 Hear from experts and ask questions about […]
Free Autism Screening for Young Children
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screenings will be held on Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers. It is estimated […]
Belle Realty And Coldwell Banker Celebrate Merger
East Lee County News Special A grand opening and ribbon cutting were held on January 8 in LaBelle to commemorate the merger of Belle Realty with Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, formally bringing the long-established local brokerage into the Coldwell Banker network. Belle Realty, a fixture in the LaBelle community for nearly two decades, now operates […]
Youth Baseball Momentum Builds As Alva Season Nears
By: Katrina Salokar | Roar | EastLeeNews.com The return of youth baseball to Alva is no longer just an announcement; it is taking shape on the ground. Buckingham Youth Baseball League officials report strong participation as the inaugural Alva season approaches, with local teams filled across multiple age divisions and families once again gathering at […]
January Brings A Full Month Of Community Events To Lehigh Acres
By: Special to the EastLeeNews.com Lehigh Acres will be buzzing with outdoor activity, music, and community connection this January, as three major events invite residents and visitors to gather, celebrate, and support local causes. WINGS OVER WATER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HARNS MARSH The popular Wings Over Water Festival returns to Harns Marsh Preserve on Saturday, […]
Why A Nobel For AI Signals A Turning Point For Lee County
By: Katrina Salokar | Roar | EastLeeNews.com On October 8, 2024, the world of physics was caught off guard when the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded not for discoveries about black holes or subatomic particles, but for work connected to artificial intelligence. Specifically, the prize recognized mathematical models inspired by how the human brain […]
