Crews will begin to shift traffic to the newly constructed, fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Motorists will begin driving on the new bridge in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 14. Once the traffic is shifted, the LeeTran trolley stops on […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services invites the community to its annual Pet Fest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the adoption center, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, offering everything from holiday gift items to pet products and services. Guests also can meet and support local […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to strengthening the community’s public safety infrastructure with votes to design new, resilient communications towers and to design a new EMS station in Alva. Commissioners voted to award a $1.18 million contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the design of new Resilient Communication Towers, […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to repeal and replace the Lee County Animal Control Ordinance at the regularly scheduled board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The vote to set that hearing date occurred at Tuesday’s meeting. The proposed ordinance repeals and replaces the existing ordinance and provides […]
LaBelle is turning 100 — and the community is throwing a party worthy of a full century of history. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Barron Park will host the official LaBelle Centennial Celebration, a large-scale public festival showcasing a century of local heritage, culture, and community pride. The event runs 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM […]
The most golden day of the year is coming up at the Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium. GoldenFest XV, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event draws hundreds of participants, many of them with canine companions. GoldenFest includes goldens […]
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our December meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road […]
Curious about kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lee County? Want to learn how to stay safe on the water—without getting wet? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary invites families to attend a Paddle Sports and Water Safety Day on Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort […]
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) proudly wrapped up another successful “Monofilament Madness” cleanup event on October 25th, uniting the community in its ongoing mission to protect local waterways from marine debris. Since its inception in 1991, this annual effort has focused on clearing discarded fishing line and other pollutants from Lee County’s mangrove ecosystems. […]
The Lee County Library System will celebrate veterans in the community while promoting resources to service members and their families at the third annual Vet Fest event 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. The event will feature a community expo with local groups ready […]
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