By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com Bell bottoms, disco vibes, and community spirit filled the room Saturday night as supporters gathered at The Club at Gateway for the 2nd Annual Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner benefiting Lehigh Community Services. More than just a themed fundraiser, the evening brought together local leaders, volunteers, sponsors, and residents for a night […]
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Is It Finally A Good Time To Shop Insurance In Southwest Florida? (It Might Be.)
By: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency If you’ve lived in Southwest Florida the past few years, you probably don’t need anyone to tell you insurance has been… a bit of a rollercoaster. Rates went up. Options were limited. And for many homeowners and drivers, it felt like you just had […]
Hendry House Named to Florida’s 11 to Save
By: Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is proud to announce that the historic Captain Francis A. Hendry House, home of Captain Francis Asbury Hendry, founder of LaBelle, has been selected for inclusion on the 2026 Florida’s 11 to Save list by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, one of the state’s […]
Christian School Offers At-Risk Youth New Hope
By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com Academy launches with a faith-based mission helping students prepare for graduation and the workforce A new faith-based private school launching in Southwest Florida is preparing to serve high school students who have fallen behind, become discouraged, or been pushed to the edge of dropping out. Champions Christian Academy, founded by […]
Fix The Civic Center
By: Amanda Cochran | AmandaForLee.com The recent 65th Annual Cracker Day Rodeo hosted by the Lee County Posse once again demonstrated the strong demand for agricultural and civic events in Lee County. For decades, the Posse has provided successful community events through volunteerism, leadership, and long-term investment in its own facilities. This year’s turnout made […]
The Roar – May/June 2026 Issue
June Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 17 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged […]
June Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs English Café 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students. Knit and Stitch 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 24 A casual, self-guided […]
School Board of Lee County Approves Teacher Incentive Pay
Student achievement in Lee County is not just a goal, it is a requirement. The School District of Lee County is once again making an aggressive, deliberate investment in the teachers who deliver results in the critical subjects that define student achievement. Investing in the classroom. Quality teachers. Higher achievement. That is the standard, and […]
Caliber Collision to Host Car & Bike Food Drive Show Benefiting Lehigh Community Services
Caliber Collision and Lehigh Community Services will team up for the “All In Rhythm Car & Bike Food Drive Show” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 508 Sunshine Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL 33971. The event will feature classic and modern cars, motorcycles, raffles, vendors, and food collection efforts benefiting […]
