East Lee News
Buckingham Youth Baseball Association Announces Partnership to Bring Recreational Baseball Back to Alva Fields
The Buckingham Youth Baseball League (BYBL), a longtime fixture in the Fort Myers area providing recreational baseball opportunities, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Lee County Parks & Recreation Department, Alva, Inc., and the Alva community to relaunch youth baseball at the Alva Fields on N. River Rd. in Alva. This collaborative […]
Free Thanksgiving Community Meal hosted by the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres
Author: Fred Elliott | Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres – Project Chairperson This year marks the 19th year in a row that the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal. The meal and the event are FREE for all in the community who have no place to go or […]
December 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 Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Improve your fluency by chatting with other adults. Join […]
December 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 Let’s Play 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the […]
Lee Commissioners Award Contract for Intersection Improvements at Daniels Parkway and Treeline Avenue
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to construct improvements to the intersection of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway, including restructuring lanes to add a second northbound right turn lane. The improvements include: Analysis of the current intersection demonstrates that the three existing northbound left turn lanes are now underutilized […]
LAFCRD Announces Launch of Project Fire Buddies Chapter
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is proud to announce the establishment of a new local chapter of Project Fire Buddies (PFB), a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children facing critical illnesses and their families through meaningful connections with fire departments and first responders. Project Fire Buddies partners with fire departments nationwide […]
New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday, Nov. 14
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 Hosts Annual Pet Fest
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 […]
Lee Commissioners Continue Commitment to Public Safety Infrastructure
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, […]
