Cape Christian Church, in partnership with Better Together, is excited to announce a free Community Job Fair scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church’s Worship Center. “We’re thrilled to host this event in collaboration with Better Together to support our community,” said Loretta Rinaldi, […]
Time for a Change in Lee County Commission District 5 Dear Editor, The Buckingham community recently hosted a Meet the Candidates event for Lee County Commission District 5. The incumbent, Mike Greenwell, has been noticeably absent from such events in the past, but surprisingly attended this meeting. At one point, he stated that he “doesn’t […]
The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding as part of ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency projects. The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of the written agreement with the City of Fort Myers at the […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to countywide infrastructure with votes Tuesday to expand roadway resurfacing projects in Lehigh Acres. Commissioners voted to: Award a contract to resurface Leonard Boulevard from 2nd Street West to Hightower Avenue South, which is about 2.2 miles. The $890,830 contract was awarded to Preferred Materials, Inc. Work […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services can help families avoid that empty-nest feeling this September now that children have gone back to school. Through Sept. 30, adoption fees for all cats and kittens and dogs older than 6 months will be reduced to just $25. In addition, cats and kittens are two-for-one; adopt one and take […]
Events, Performances & Exhibitions FLORACION – Ongoing until September 5th Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If one could draw the subtle connections that exist between individuals, especially as artists, we would find those connections reach far beyond where we stand. They emerge from everyone and everywhere, and come together […]
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris. DOH-Lee recommends […]
The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising Lehigh Acres motorists that 59th Street West has been re-opened between Ruth Avenue North and Olive Avenue North following repairs to a canal culvert under the road. The detour in the area has been removed. DOT asks Lehigh motorists to keep track of road projects by visiting […]
By Joseph M. De Simone – Canine Command Dog Training | www.caninecommand.net I recently added a new member to my canine family- an 85 pound, 11-month-old male Black Mouth Cur. Since my 2 other dogs are geriatric, i.e., 15 and 11 years old, my new dog’s superhigh energy level has been an eye-opener even for […]
My Priorities if elected are the ensure the continued success for Lee Health as a leader is the public health sector in the State of Florida. To ensure every resident in Lee County has access to public health and emergency care. I am Doctor of Chiropractic for 20 years & and MBA in Executive Management, I […]
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