April continues to be an eventful month in Lehigh Acres, with Easter celebrations, community meetings, and service projects bringing residents together. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the area: 🏫 Community Engagement & Town Halls 🐣 Easter & Family Events 🌀 Community Organizations & Meetings 🏥 Health & Wellness 🚌 Transportation Updates 📚 Upcoming: […]
Under the glimmer of Hollywood lights and the heartfelt theme “Be a STAR for Special Equestrians,” the 2025 Taste of Love fundraiser dazzled guests with a night to remember, raising an astonishing $300,856.88 in support of Special Equestrians, Inc. Held on March 23 at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, this wine and food extravaganza […]
This FREE Event Showcases Fresh Ideas and Modern Solutions for Home and Garden at Alico Arena Spring cleaning time is here, and the 29th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show is here to provide the best ideas, services, and products to get started. On Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th, attendees can explore the […]
The Girl Scout motto is “Be prepared,” and seventeen-year-old Catelyn Holcomb is embodying this by making a life-saving impact in her community through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Operation Hometown Heroes. This innovative project, developed in collaboration with the Sanibel Fire Department, provided hands-on emergency response training to local youth, equipping them with critical […]
By: Nancy Kilmartin, Secretary – The Southwest Florida Historical Society Please join us Thursday, April 10th @ 7pm at the Collaboratory. We welcome Lee County Librarian Rebecca Schwandt who will present a program on Weeki Wachee Springs. History alumna Rebecca Schwandt discovered her passion through preserving the history of Weeki Wachee Springs. Now a state park, […]
Submitted by: Katrina Salokar Commissioners to Vote on Conservation 20/20 Purchase Agreement for Land in East Fort Myers-Buckingham The Lee County Commission will vote on Tuesday, April 1st, at 9:30 AM at 2120 Main Street to approve a 129.56-acre land purchase near the Buckingham Community Preserve through the Conservation 20/20 Program. This land offers water […]
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brides will visit a completely redesigned space at Once Upon a Dress, 3750 Tamiami Trail N in Naples. This beautiful bridal salon, well-known for its wall-to-wall gowns, is also getting dressed up for the first Naples Bridal Showcase. Founder of Chicago’s Bridal Showcase, Candice […]
Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK LOCAL BILL by Florida House of Representatives Member Mike Giallombardo (R) District 79. Lee County: Amends Lee County Home Rule Charter to require additional members for the board of county commissioners under certain circumstances; requires chair & vice chair to be from specific […]
The 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest is a unique way to help seniors in need who are struggling to pay their water bills The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA), Lehigh Community Services, and Lehigh Acres Senior Center are excited to announce the 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest! This unique program not […]
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 English Café 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 9, 23, 30 Free, informal conversation sessions for adult ESOL/ESL students. Book Discussion: “The Mango Tree” by Annabelle Tometich 3:30 p.m. Monday, April […]
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