By: Joseph Maguire Exciting news for Alva and Lehigh Acres! In 2023 and 2024, Lee County received several significant Broadband grant awards. These awards, part of the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program, will play a crucial role in bringing high-speed broadband options to our community. In 2023, the State of Florida awarded over two million dollars […]
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By Michael Colombo, Esq. | www.colomboforjudge.com | facebook.com/mikecolomboforjudge Hello, Southwest Florida! My name is Mike Colombo, and I am running for Circuit Court Judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit. I am 52 years old and decided to run for Circuit Court Judge because I believe I have the proper qualifications, including legal and life experience. […]
By Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh@gmail.com—We Want to Hear From You! At this writing, I was introduced to the new District Commander for the East Zone of the Sheriff’s Office. Captain Mark Mallard, who has served our district over the past several years has been transferred to the west in the County. He has been an […]
By Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh@gmail.com—We Want to Hear From You! Speaking of the Sheriff… Sheriff Carmine’s article on the online version of East Lee County News notes that hotter temperatures increase even more aggressive behavior during this time of the year. As such confrontations and violence can easily be avoided by recognizing this condition. Needless […]
By Joshua Yates | Valor Construction Southwest Florida has so much to offer, but many fail to appreciate and take full advantage of it. Floridians have the benefit of daily sunshine, mild winters, fantastic landscaping, and welcoming communities. There are so many reasons to enjoy Florida and all the values of living here! Here at […]
David Latu, an employee at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL), recently won 3 medals in Swimming at the Florida Regional Special Olympics. He won Gold for the 50 meter Breast Stroke, Gold for the 4×50 Meter Freestyle Relay, and Silver for the 50 meter Freestyle. David is just one of the Goodwill SWFL employees […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. These hearings are an opportunity for you to stay informed and engaged with how your county is planning its budget for the upcoming year. The two public budget hearing dates are: Tuesday, […]
Lee County Parks & Recreation will celebrate Veterans Park Recreation Center’s 20th Anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres. The 20th anniversary celebration will include live entertainment, including music and dance performances, class demonstrations, a bounce […]
The City of Fort Myers announces the new 10-trip garage parking pass and extension to the free after 5 p.m. on-street parking in downtown Fort Myers. In partnership with Denison Parking and HONK Mobile, the City of Fort Myers is offering a new, flexible parking option. The $41 10-trip pass through HONK mobile allows residents and […]
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