Gateway Services Community Development District (GSCDD) celebrated the groundbreaking of a significant community enhancement project on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11301 Gateway Boulevard in Fort Myers. The project includes major park improvements and the construction of a new administrative building, representing a multi-million-dollar investment. The park project will feature multiple sports courts, including pickleball, […]
By: Amanda Cochran This recent decision by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to approve the rezoning of almost 800 acres of agricultural land in Alva to make way for 1,100 clustered, tract homes in the most rural corridor of the county on behalf of the applicant, Neal Communities is disappointing—but not surprising. On […]
The Southwest Florida Historical Society is pleased to announce that historian and author Gerri Reaves will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Speaker Series event on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 PM. The presentation, titled “Scenes from Downtown History,” will take place at The Collaboratory, formerly the historic Train Depot, located at 2031 Jackson Street in Fort Myers. Gerri […]
Experienced boaters need to make the time to attend a Safe Boating Class. Things change, from navigating the waterways to regulatory compliance. This is a simple way to get updated as classes are given every third Saturday of the month. Boating enthusiasts seeking to obtain the state boating safety certificate are encouraged to enroll in […]
Step into the waters of Estero Bay and experience Florida’s estuarine life up close! The Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve invites you to a guided wading trip where you’ll explore mudflats and seagrass beds, collecting and observing fish, shrimp, crabs, and more. Participants will use special nets and magnifiers to learn about the bay’s diverse ecosystem. […]
By: Stella Luckey | artsinland@gmail.com, www.artsinland.com Arts of the Inland is proud to present our March Art Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating local artists and fostering community engagement through creativity. The gala will occur on Saturday, March 22, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Arts of the Inland Gallery, 471 N Lee […]
World War II, Navy Hospital Corps veteran Charles Appler was surprised to see many of his closest friends and family at the Westminster Florist in Lehigh Acres during his birthday week recently as he went in to pick up an arrangement. “Happy Birthday!!! Surprise!!!” shouted everyone as he looked up from carefully coming through the […]
By: Mike Welch | Voices of Lehigh Along with the outrage and fear about the reckless and dangerous conditions on our area’s roadways comes the utter disregard of a number of aggressive motorists who ignore the rules of safety for our school children and buses. Along with the tragedies that occur daily because of our […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno One of any law enforcement officer’s concerns…and likely the paramount concern…is the safety of our children. Each morning, during the school year, over 100,000 Lee County children begin their day by preparing for and traveling to school. Many of these children travel on district school buses. We have repeatedly discussed operating […]
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DMV | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Periodontal Disease in Small Animals Periodontal disease is an infection and inflammation of the deep tissues that surround and support the teeth. Up to 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some level of periodontal disease by age 2. Other […]
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