On Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Lee County Mosquito Control District is partnering with Lee County Solid Waste and Fort Myers East Rotary to sponsor a community tire waste disposal drop off event. Lee County residents can bring up to 8 car tires (with or without rims) to the LCMCD located […]
By: Kelly Beall | Director Gulf Coast CDC Each season as the Florida heat rises, everyone needs to be prepared. Many children and their families move to Florida for the beautiful sunny days, but without proper protection, the sun can cause damage in a variety of ways. Dehydration, heatstroke, sunburn, and skin cancer are just […]
The League of Women Voters of Lee County, Inc. urges voters to vote informed in the November 5, 2024 election. Every eligible voter should exercise their right to vote and make their voice heard at the ballot box. Local, state, and U.S. elected leaders make the decisions that affect the economy, healthcare, energy, environment, water […]
The James and Barbara Moore Observatory, located on the Florida SouthWestern College (FSW) Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda, will open for its 2024-25 public viewing sessions in September. Public viewings will be held on the fourth Friday of each month. These events are open to the public, no reservation required. The viewing will begin 30 […]
By: Nancy Kilmartin | The Southwest Florida Historical Society Thursday, September 12th Chet Wallace, Registrar at the Edison Ford Winter Estates will be presenting a program. His topic is “The Vagabonds: The Travels of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.” The lecture focuses on the camping trips that Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, John Burroughs and Henry Ford took […]
Richard Allen Anglickis, 81, passed away on 9/4/24 in Lehigh Acres, Florida He was the President of The Heritage Group and lived in Lehigh Acres since 1962. He was involved in many projects and activities in Lehigh Acres and Lee County. He was born In Cicero (Chicago) Illinois on November 18, 1942 to Stanley J. Anglickis […]
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. held at Lee County Posse Arena. Fort Myers East Rotary Club is holding a family friendly, community fundraiser event. Families can enjoy a turkey shoot with food concessions, silent auction, gun raffle, 50/50, local vendors, team competitions, and more. Come win a turkey for the […]
By: Connie Puzevic The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres, Fl. will hold their first meeting of the season on Friday, Sept. 20th, @ 1pm at the Rise Christian Church, 50 Bell Blvd. North, Lehigh Acres, Fl. The speaker will be Heather Turco from the Lee County Sheriff’s Dept. speaking on personal safety. At the […]
By: Pat Whitehall If ever the word “labor” was taken seriously, it “hadda” be Saturday, August 31st at the VFW Post 4174 in Lehigh Acres. We had many different people laboring to put together a rib cook off, complete with contests, laughter and a fantastic duo playing a great mixture of music. They all worked […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that College Night 2024 is planned for Tuesday, September 17th. High School students interested in furthering their education after graduation can meet more than 100 representatives from colleges, universities and technical schools around the country. College Night is designed to give 11th and 12th grade students the […]
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