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 […]
East Lee News
Skate Park Coming to Schandler Hall Community Park
A construction contract has been awarded to build a skate park in Schandler Hall Community Park, 419 Royal Palm Park Road. This project will develop a skate park on the existing multi-use field to address the public requests for a dedicated skate facility in the central areas of Lee County. Lee County also operates a […]
Students & Volunteers Needed for National Postal Food Drive This Saturday in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Community Services is seeking volunteers this Saturday, May 9, to help support the National Postal Food Drive, one of the largest annual food collection efforts benefiting local families in need. Students needing community service hours are encouraged to participate. Volunteers will assist with sorting and organizing food donations from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. […]
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center Update
From The School District of Lee County: The School District of Lee County is pausing the transition of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center to the Royal Palm Exceptional Campus until further notice. The School District and School Board of Lee County have heard from the Buckingham community and acknowledge their strong feelings and concerns. The School […]
(LA-MSID) Announces Strict Enforcement and Towing of Vehicles Illegally Parked in Right-of-Way
Mowing season for LA-MSID’s canals and lakes starts May 4th. To ensure the safe passageway of District vehicles and private pedestrians, LA-MSID has announced vehicles parked illegally on public rights-of-way along canals and lakes, will receive a notice on the vehicle or encroachment that you have 24 hours to move. If not moved within 24 […]
Lee County Solid Waste to Begin Seasonal Adjustments to Collection Schedule
Residents of unincorporated Lee County, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Village of Estero and City of Bonita Springs are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5 a.m. beginning Friday, May 1. This is 90 minutes earlier than the typical set-out time of 6:30 a.m. The seasonal change […]
Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Water
By: Amanda Cochran: Special to the East Lee County News When people think of “old Florida” in Southwest Florida, small historic cow towns like Alva, Fort Denaud, and LaBelle often come to mind. These communities sit near the point where four counties—Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Charlotte—meet at what is known as the “quad-point.” For now, […]
Groovy 70’S Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner Returns April 18 To Support Lehigh Community Services
Community members are invited to step back into the “Groovy 70’s” while supporting an important local cause at the 2nd Annual Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner, benefiting Lehigh Community Services. The event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Club at Gateway, located at 12091 Gateway Greens Drive in Fort Myers. Guests will enjoy an […]
Florida Cracker Cowboy Heritage Festival to Launch Florida 250 Exhibit at Alva Museum
By Katrina Salokar – The ROAR, East Lee County News Three-day heritage weekend will celebrate Florida’s original cow hunters with demonstrations, storytelling, music and a new exhibit at the Alva Museum. Long before the cattle drives of Texas and the Hollywood image of the American West, Florida had its own cowboys. This spring, the Alva […]
Lee County Housing Market Shifts Toward Buyers
By: Melissa Flexsenhar Lee County’s real estate market is entering a new phase, and it is one that increasingly favors buyers. After several years of a strong seller’s market that peaked in 2022, conditions are beginning to shift. Year-over-year sales have actually increased from 2024 to 2025 by roughly 450 transactions, which suggests buyers are […]
