By Carline Santilus | Candidate for Lee County School Board, District 5 Separating Facts – From Fiction The data is clear: District 5 students are falling behind, and the gap between them and their peers continues to widen each year. It is time to close the achievement gap and create the opportunities every child deserves, […]
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How to Prepare for a Hurricane: FPL Safety Tips
Submitted by Florida Power & Light Company Safety is the cornerstone of FPL’s commitment to our customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season. Whether you’re a longtime Floridian […]
Lee GOP Chair Urges Voters to Join August Primary
By Mercedes Price-Harry | Lee GOP Chair As Chair of the Lee County Republican Party, I am reaching out to everyone, especially conservative minority voters, independents, and women who may not always participate in elections or who have not traditionally supported Republican candidates. With important elections just months away, including local races that directly shape […]
Brendan Fisk Paints a Side of Florida Few Ever See
By James Kennedy We continue our walk through the gallery of Cracker Cowboy art started several months ago. The series has included Eldon Lux and Hobby Campbell, whose work documents Florida’s cattle culture for new audiences. Now we turn to Brendan Fisk, another artist whose path into that culture was entirely his own. Fisk grew […]
Jill Cabai Highlights Service in County Judge Race
Special to East Lee NewsJill E. Cabai, candidate for Hendry County Court Judge, Group 1, is continuing her campaign with a message centered on experience, fairness, judicial temperament, and a lifetime commitment to serving the people of Hendry County. For nearly two decades, Cabai has worked in and around Hendry County courtrooms — first as […]
LaBelle Summer Brings Art, History, and Fireworks
By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com LaBelle has been busy this summer with art, history, community activities, and patriotic events, bringing residents together downtown and along the Caloosahatchee River. The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is helping highlight several local happenings, including the Caloosahatchee Creativity Camp, summer activities through Arts of the Inland, and an upcoming patriotic evening […]
Business Broker Denise Houghtaling Named Top 50 Dealmaker
Submitted to East Lee NewsDenise S. Houghtaling, founder of Southern Country Business Advisors, a business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida, was recognized May 7 with multiple honors from Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), including recognition among Florida’s Top 50 business brokers for sales volume and the Southwest […]
5 Insurance Mistakes to Avoid Before a Hurricane
By Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency Every year, Southwest Florida homeowners begin preparing for hurricane season long before the first storm is on the radar. They fill gas cans, check flashlights, extra batteries and make sure patio furniture, grills and loose outdoor items will not become flying projectiles in the […]
Lehigh Fireworks Return July 4th
By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com Victory Town Center will host the Lehigh Acres Fireworks and 6th Annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing thousands of families, residents, businesses, churches, nonprofits, vendors, and community organizations together for one of Lehigh Acres’ largest Independence Day celebrations. The free community event will take place from 5 […]
