Country Cuts brought the buzz—literally and figuratively—at this year’s Back-to-School Free Haircut Day on Sunday, delivering nearly 100 haircuts in just a few hours. Boys from Kindergarten to 12th grade lined up for their fresh start to the school year, with free school supplies handed out to set them up for success. “It was awesome—never […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Bufo toads—also known as cane toads or marine toads (Rhinella marina)—pose a serious threat to pets, especially dogs and cats. These large, toxic amphibians thrive in warm, humid areas like Florida, Texas, and Hawaii, and are known for secreting a potent toxin that […]
TAKE THE SURVEY LINK East Lee County News is asking for your input on an important community decision affecting Lehigh and the East Zone—where the next high school should be located and how that choice impacts daily travel and family life. We will forward the survey results to Lee County School Board officials and publish […]
By: James Kennedy | Alva Museum As a writer for The News-Press, local resident Betty Hawkins captured many in-person interviews that reflected the history and development of Southwest Florida. With permission from her estate, we wanted to share some of the tales from her collection Twice Upon a Time: Stories of Southwest Florida’s Early Settlers. […]
Charlie Vavrina and Marlene Rodak | The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society It’s Tuesday morning and Florida Gulf Coast University students are arriving at River Oaks Preserve to earn required Service-Learning hours. They are greeted by a volunteer who quickly puts them to work. Today, the ground is moist from a soaking […]
By: Katrina Salokar, East Lee County News In the heart of one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties, a decades-long fight for fairer, more accountable local government has reached a turning point. For more than 75 years, Lee County’s five county commissioners have been elected in countywide (at-large) races—even though each commissioner represents a distinct geographic district. […]
$400M School Bond Advances Without Oversight—Community & Students Left Behind By: Concerned Residents of East Lee County For several years, residents of East Lee County have spoken out about the lack of transparency and accountability in how the School District of Lee County sites new schools. Despite attending town halls, submitting public comment, meeting with […]
Local restaurant owners Matthew and Alex Creach successfully opened the new downtown location of their gourmet southern food restaurant, Fancy’s, on Wednesday, August 6th. The highly-anticipated opening of Fancy’s second location culminated in a vibrant evening of elegant and elevated dining, as staff and guests alike absorbed the excitement of the long-awaited experience. Fancy’s new […]
The City of LaBelle advises the public that due to a main waterline repair, the water supply for these locations: Hampton Ave. & Rivera Vista Blvd. will be under a Boil Water Notice. The city utilities crews are working on water mains in this area. This notice affects the users listed above; however, people with […]
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