The Lee Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to repeal and replace the Lee County Animal Control Ordinance at the regularly scheduled board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The vote to set that hearing date occurred at Tuesday’s meeting. The proposed ordinance repeals and replaces the existing ordinance and provides […]
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LaBelle to Mark 100 Years With Huge Community Celebration November 8
LaBelle is turning 100 — and the community is throwing a party worthy of a full century of history. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Barron Park will host the official LaBelle Centennial Celebration, a large-scale public festival showcasing a century of local heritage, culture, and community pride. The event runs 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM […]
Calling All dogs: GoldenFest XV Coming Up at Hammond Stadium
The most golden day of the year is coming up at the Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium. GoldenFest XV, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The event draws hundreds of participants, many of them with canine companions. GoldenFest includes goldens […]
MONTAGE WOMEN’S CLUB – December Meeting
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our December meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road […]
Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Event Promotes Paddlecraft Safety, Swim Safety, and Life Jacket Awareness
Curious about kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lee County? Want to learn how to stay safe on the water—without getting wet? The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary invites families to attend a Paddle Sports and Water Safety Day on Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort […]
Keep Lee County Beautiful Rallies Community to Combat Marine Debris
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) proudly wrapped up another successful “Monofilament Madness” cleanup event on October 25th, uniting the community in its ongoing mission to protect local waterways from marine debris. Since its inception in 1991, this annual effort has focused on clearing discarded fishing line and other pollutants from Lee County’s mangrove ecosystems. […]
Lakes Regional Library to Host Third Annual Vet Fest Event Celebrating Veterans in Our Community
The Lee County Library System will celebrate veterans in the community while promoting resources to service members and their families at the third annual Vet Fest event 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. The event will feature a community expo with local groups ready […]
FSW Launches Handshake Career Platform to Connect Students and Employers
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is connecting students and recent graduates with enhanced career opportunities through Handshake, a leading online career platform that connects talented FSW students directly with employers seeking to hire early talent. Employers can post job and internship opportunities specifically for FSW students free of charge, employers can search and filter student […]
Commissioners rename Lee County Civic Center Complex in honor of Mike Greenwell
Lee County Commissioners today held a moment of silence for their colleague, District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell, and voted to rename the Lee County Civic Center Complex in his honor. The complex will now be called Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Also in honor of Greenwell’s passing, the Executive Office of the Governor granted Lee County’s […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for LCEC Sanibel Service Center
LCEC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sanibel Service Center, on Monday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m., located at 5050 Sanibel Captiva Road. The new facility represents an investment in LCEC infrastructure to better serve the Sanibel and Captiva communities with enhanced reliability, storm resiliency, and operational efficiency. LCEC leadership, community […]
