Celebrate the Veterans Day holiday with a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, 11901 Rod & Gun Club Road, Fort Myers. This Conservation 20/20 preserve includes remnant structures from the Buckingham Army Air Field Flexible Gunnery School, a training base operated by the U.S. […]
The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce crews are entering the third phase of construction for the Buckingham and Gunnery roads roundabout, which will be constructed in two stages. Motorists are urged to use caution as traffic patterns change. PHASE III STAGE 1 Beginning Oct. 22, Gunnery Road will be reduced to […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 18 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Come test your skill level and improve your fluency by […]
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 Vincent Van Gogh: His Life, Art and Rise to Fame 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 Learn about the life and rise to fame of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, how […]
Southwest Florida came together in a powerful show of support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, raising $175,000+ through Clips for Cancer and other community events to benefit Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund. “We are so grateful to this community for stepping up once again,” said Justin Brand, director of development for Lee […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a charitable gift of $301,600 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The donation will help furnish on-site childcare centers across the School District, creating safe and welcoming spaces for young learners. The funds will also expand enrichment opportunities in math, reading, science, Career and Technical Education, […]
By: East Lee County News Staff $25 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Agricultural Water Projects Program supports regional partnerships to protect Florida’s water and strengthen farming communities The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has opened applications for the Agricultural Regional Projects Program, offering $25 million in grant funding for projects […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.69 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program (Workforce CAP) Grant from the state of Florida. The program is designed to expand workforce education programs with a focus on in-demand industries and aligns with the School District’s priority to expand technical education […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a construction contract to complete the Bell Boulevard sidewalk project in Lehigh Acres. This Lee County Department of Transportation project’s construction phase is fully funded through the Federal Highway Administration. On May 6, the Board approved a grant agreement for more than $2 million to […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County. The purchase of secure docks for these four drones will be brought forward for Board consideration in the next 60 days. […]
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