Southwest Florida came together in a powerful show of support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, raising $175,000+ through Clips for Cancer and other community events to benefit Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund. “We are so grateful to this community for stepping up once again,” said Justin Brand, director of development for Lee […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a charitable gift of $301,600 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The donation will help furnish on-site childcare centers across the School District, creating safe and welcoming spaces for young learners. The funds will also expand enrichment opportunities in math, reading, science, Career and Technical Education, […]
By: East Lee County News Staff $25 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Agricultural Water Projects Program supports regional partnerships to protect Florida’s water and strengthen farming communities The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has opened applications for the Agricultural Regional Projects Program, offering $25 million in grant funding for projects […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.69 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (Workforce CAP) Grant from the state of Florida. The program is designed to expand workforce education programs with a focus on in-demand industries and aligns with the School District’s priority to expand technical education […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a construction contract to complete the Bell Boulevard sidewalk project in Lehigh Acres. This Lee County Department of Transportation project’s construction phase is fully funded through the Federal Highway Administration. On May 6, the Board approved a grant agreement for more than $2 million to […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County. The purchase of secure docks for these four drones will be brought forward for Board consideration in the next 60 days. […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to flood mitigation with a vote Tuesday to award a contract to remove vegetation that can impede the flow of water in Ten Mile Canal south of US 41. The contractor, Sandhill Environmental Services LLC, expects to begin the work in late October and work for about […]
This October, Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children campaign is helping make hospital stays brighter for young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through Oct. 31, shoppers can round up or donate at checkout, with every dollar directly funding Golisano’s Child Life program, ensuring hospital stays are less “scary” year-round. In addition, Spirit Halloween will provide costumes, […]
Fall is back at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80, and with it comes a favorite community tradition—the Autumn Pumpkin Patch, reopening on Thursday, October 3rd. Each year, Rooster’s fills its market with colorful displays of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations that draw families from across the area. The patch features everything from perfect carving pumpkins […]
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 Oct. 15 and Oct.17, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers. It is estimated that […]
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