Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which could profoundly impact Northeast Lee County communities, including Alva, North Olga, and Buckingham. These amendments involve removing critical language from policies, goals, and objectives within the rural future land use category. (The Lee County Comprehensive […]
Christmas Day, December 25th, the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres will be hosting a free Christmas dinner in Lehigh Acres. Fred Elliott, coordinator of the project, says, “This is the 18th year in a row that the Rotary Club has hosted this event.” The annual Christmas dinner will begin at 11:00 am and continue until […]
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our January meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers, corner of College Parkway and the Summerlin Road overpass. […]
By: Katrina Salokar & James Kennedy On Saturday, December 14th, residents and neighbors gathered in two locations in Alva. First, to dedicate the Never Forget Garden Marker presented by the Alva Garden Club and hosted by the Alva Library and Museum, and then to lay Wreaths Across America at the Alva Cemetery at Noon. The […]
By: Jean P. Etcheverry | Fire Chief, Alva Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Happy Holidays, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner, and we would like to share some safety tips for decorating your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 835 residential structure fires are caused by holiday decorations, and another 210 […]
Special to East Lee News With all the recent press regarding the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget, audit, and related topics. There are more questions than answers. Recent events have rekindled questions regarding Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s ethics, decisions, budget expenses, and budget requests. Recent meetings and communication from Kevin Karnes have discussed the complexities of […]
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com — We Want to Hear From You! At the writing, I hope most of us are enjoying the Holiday cold snap—Florida style. In this issue of Voices of Lehigh, I hope to glance at the articles that Sheriff Marceno and Major Brenda Lane have prepared as we enter into the […]
You are Cordially Invited to Attend our Annual Pre Session Regional Luncheon. Hosted by Florida Senator Kathleen Passidomo on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am at The Plantation Golf & Country Club, 10500 Dartington Drive, Fort Myers (1/4 mile North—Daniels Parkway and Treeline). $50 per person, business attire. Please make your reservations via Mike Welch […]
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno Halloween has passed and, if you haven’t already done so, your focus will soon turn toward holiday shopping. “Season” here in Southwest Florida has begun and roadways, malls, and restaurants will swell with the influx of snowbirds and tourists. Each year, I reach out to our residents and guests […]
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