Submitted By: Noelia Martinez Irizarry The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms in Caloosahatchee River — Telegraph Creek and Hancock Creek — Moody River. Blooms have the potential to produce toxins, and what triggers them to do so remains poorly understood. Since […]
By: Dr. Alan Brown We all appreciate the great outdoors and soak in the sun from time to time. After all, sunshine is one of the primary reasons we live in Florida. We don’t all get skin cancer, though. Every individual has a distinct genetic profile, and over a lifetime, has a different history of […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Southwest Florida, is thrilled to announce Lee County Solid Waste collected 7,623 pounds of food during its annual “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign. Now in its 7th year, the “Donated not Wasted” initiative encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items […]
Ensuring that you operate your boat safely isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting yourself, your passengers, and your investment. Getting a safety check on your boat provides invaluable peace of mind, knowing that your vessel meets the highest standards for safety and regulatory compliance. By undergoing a thorough safety check, you’ll identify any potential issues […]
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a health alert for the presence of blue-green algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee River — North Canal Circle. This is in response to water samples taken on April 22, 2024. The public should exercise caution in and around Caloosahatchee River — North Canal Circle. […]
By: Matt Caldwell Two questions have repeatedly come up in recent political discussion around the county: should the Lee County Commission have single-member districts, and should Lee County have an elected Mayor? The issue of single-member districts (SMD) has over a century long history in Florida. Most voters moving to Lee County are shocked to […]
By: Terri Lewis We’ve got very annoying congestion! It’s especially bad lately as we have seasonal residents, out-of-state spring break visitors and schools are in session. Building on last month’s article about Smart Growth, let’s look at how we can get smarter about transportation. The baseline that Smart Growth embraces is a mind shift from […]
By: Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Criminals shouldn’t be able to steal your home or property. Yet, for many years, thieves have illegally recorded fraudulent deeds to take a property’s ownership from its rightful owners, and the law required the Clerk’s Office to accept these documents without any exception. […]
Special to East Lee County News Changes to the plan again. Now instead of asking for additional density, the developer has reduced the number of requested RV lots to 650 from their previous request of over 700. But what really is Caloosa 80 going to be? Currently it is zoned as a RVPD – recreational […]
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