The Southwest Florida Business Alliance – East Lee Chapter, in partnership with Victory Town Center and Victory Church, announces the return of Freedom Fest Lehigh Acres on Friday, July 4, 2025. Now in its fifth year, the free community celebration will feature live music, family fun, food vendors, and a fireworks finale at 9:00 PM. […]
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks Preserve in Estero, the tasks were mostly cleaning and cutting the overgrown forest. There were years of unchecked invasives, some of which strangled out the native trees. In addition to […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30, and it’s vital to include your pets in your emergency preparedness plan. Storms can escalate quickly, leaving little time to act. This guide will help ensure your pets are safe […]
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East Lee County—our land, our local food, and the legacy that makes this place different from anywhere else in Florida. Since then, the conversations haven’t stopped. From Alva to Olga to […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Chris Moon doesn’t call himself a genius, but his story reads like one long creative explosion. He discovered Prince — yes, *that* Prince — and developed him as a major act and created the entire package that launched the artist’s career. But that was only the beginning. […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County Residents Urged to Take Action on East Zone High School Site Decision THE STUDENTS ARE IN LEHIGH. THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE TOO. More than 90% of the approximately 2,000 high school students projected to attend School NNN live in Lehigh Acres. Alva, by contrast, is […]
Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse barns, and breathing room are still part of everyday life. But that way of life is now under direct threat. County officials have approved a sprawling development—nearly 1,100 homes across […]
June Gallery Gallery Exhibition: Invitational50 On Display: June 6-28 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 9:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Sat.: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Alliance for the Arts Description: Invitational50 is an invitational exhibition of artists that have continually contributed to the Alliance as an organization. Featured Artists: Paul Adamick, Joanne Bedient, Juli Bobman, Mila Bridger, Andy Browne, […]
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been designated a Purple Heart State College, becoming the first college in Southwest Florida to receive this designation. This designation reflects FSW’s long-standing commitment to serving military-affiliated students and veterans with initiatives including: The designation was presented by representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a ceremony […]
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