By: Alexa Scoby | Marketing & Communications Manager With SWFL Inc. SWFL Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Stern, Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s State of the Region event. With over seven years of experience as […]
The Lee County Posse and Cracker Day Rodeo
By: Taylor Whitney The Lee County Posse, founded in 1960, is currently the only non-profit arena available for use in Southwest Florida. Members pay a fee and can use the arena anytime outside of scheduled events. A group of elected board members runs the Lee County Posse. The current board members are President Sherry Groff, […]
The Roar – September 2024 Issue
Lee Commissioners Award Contract for Water Quality Project at Lakes Park
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to build a water treatment system to improve the quality of water flowing from Lakes Park into Hendry Creek south of Fort Myers. This is the third in a series of water quality projects to be built at Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, […]
Lehigh Acres Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs joined forces to Celebrate Community
Part of a global service week initiative to strengthen communities and improve lives When we work together, we make the world better. That’s why Kiwanis International participates every year in Celebrate Community — a weeklong initiative that promotes collaboration between Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International and Rotary International. The event happens the second […]
DOH-Lee Urges Residents to Follow Flood Safety Tips
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser TRIM Season is in full swing at the Lee County Property Appraiser’s office, which means Lee County property owners are on the lookout for their Notice of Proposed Property Taxes. This formal communication is prepared by my office and coming to your mailbox soon! The […]
Special Needs Shelters
In response to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for special needs shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfall. In an emergency, such as an evacuation for a hurricane, you may need to go to a special needs shelter. If you know or care for an individual with […]
Lee Commissioners Authorize Construction Engineering and Inspection Services to Repair Matlacha Drawbridge
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize construction engineering and inspection services for various repairs to restore the function of the Matlacha Drawbridge, which has not opened since before Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The $269,446 supplemental task authorization is for work under an existing contract for services with Hardesty & Hanover and […]
Lee County Emergency Management urges residents to take action to prepare as tropical activity increases
Lee County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the tropics and working closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. With heightened tropical activity, it is important for residents to take steps to prepare as we move through the remainder of this […]
Important Voting Information Ahead of the November 5 General Election
By: Tommy Doyle | Lee County Supervisor of Elections As your Supervisor of Elections, it is my duty to ensure you are well-informed and prepared for all elections. We are now entering the final stretch toward the Nov. 5 General Election, and I would like to provide you with essential information to make sure you […]