East Lee News

The Hidden Burden on Family Members and Those Who Support Our Heroes

The Hidden Burden on Family Members and Those Who Support Our Heroes

Why Military Mail Should Be Postage-Free By: Richard Erschik In the land of the free and the home of the brave, it’s astounding that the family members and those supporting our brave men and women serving in our military still have to pay postage for letters and packages sent to them. This is a practice […]

Introducing Mike Hollow, a Write-in Candidate for Sheriff

Introducing Mike Hollow, a Write-in Candidate for Sheriff

I am Mike Hollow, running to be your next Sheriff of Lee County. As a tenured Deputy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 17 years, with experience in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, K9, and Internal Affairs as the unit’s Commander, I plan to lead with the integrity and expertise that the Sheriff’s Office and […]

Happy Eating!

Happy Eating!

Benjamin Beyer always loved to cook, but what he loved more was serving delicious dishes to his friends, family, and even complete strangers. His mom, Jill told his wife, Marissa that Ben was the only one out of her three rowdy Wisconsin boys who wanted to learn everything about the kitchen.  “He had a gift […]

2025 Southwest Florida Ag Expo

2025 Southwest Florida Ag Expo

The Southwest Florida Agriculture Exposition is now accepting inquiries for indoor and outdoor vendors/concessionaires for the 2025 Southwest Florida Ag Expo. The event will be hosted at the Lee County Civic Center Complex Thursday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 9, 2025. All inquiries must be submitted by Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. If you are interested […]

Alliance for the Arts Funding

Alliance for the Arts Funding

In a devastating blow to the arts community, all state funding for the arts have been vetoed, slashing $32 million. This decision will significantly impact the Alliance for the Arts, which was relying on this funding to provide affordable tickets and free programming to the community. In response, the Alliance for the Arts announces its […]

Lee County Temporarily Adjusts Solid Waste Hauler Collection Time to Assist with Excessive Afternoon Heat

Lee County Temporarily Adjusts Solid Waste Hauler Collection Time to Assist with Excessive Afternoon Heat

Some areas of county will see trash, recycling and yard-waste pickup begin an hour earlier Residents of unincorporated Lee County in Pine Island, Matlacha, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Alva, Lehigh Acres, south Fort Myers and the Village of Estero are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by […]

Lee County Celebrates July as National Park and Recreation Month

Lee County Celebrates July as National Park and Recreation Month

Free pool admission, free parking July 27-28 Lee County Parks & Recreation will offer free pool admission and free parking on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month. Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking include: Parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey […]

80s vs. 90s Karaoke & Dance Party

80s vs. 90s Karaoke & Dance Party

By: Butch Swank Over the past six months or so, I’ve spoken to people out and about or here in the office, and the recurring is this – people being upset about various proposals being considered by the Lee County Commissioners. I’ve heard these proposals range from building yet another crowded development despite the traffic […]

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