Presented by the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation Shop Downtown is a monthly outdoor market held the first Saturday of each month, October through March, in Barron Park on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in historic downtown LaBelle. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy a relaxed Saturday browsing local vendors, hand crafted […]
By: Dr. Laura Woodward, DVM | Lighthouse Pet Clinic Lighthouse Pet Clinic proudly announces its 10th anniversary of exceptional veterinary service to the Lehigh Acres community. Since taking ownership in 2015, Dr. Laura Woodward, the sole veterinarian and owner of Lighthouse Pet Clinic, has dedicated herself to providing compassionate care and medical expertise to thousands […]
Author: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance Here in Lee County, we get more than our share of sunshine, golf, pickleball, fresh seafood, and stunning sunsets. But there’s one “local” that doesn’t get invited to many backyard parties: floodwater. A recent Realtor.com Housing & Climate Risk Report shows that many Floridians underestimate how easily water can […]
By: James Kennedy, Alva Library Association Trustee Several months ago, I began writing about how rural communities like Alva, Buckingham, and the eastern edge of Lee County might preserve the identity that makes them different from everywhere else. Those articles, as well as trips to the Arts of the Inland Gallery and the Okeechobee Main […]
By: East Lee County News Staff Amanda Cochran has officially filed for the Lee County Commission District 5 seat, building on months of community encouragement and a renewed commitment to public service. Her filing follows the submission of her application to Governor Ron DeSantis for appointment to the same seat, a decision she respectfully awaits. […]
By: Matt Caldwell This week (November 17th, 2025) the House considered eight bills (seven constitutional amendments and a general bill) for property tax reform. While there are pros and cons to each of the proposals, HJR 207 stands out as the best proposal to increase the savings to homestead property owners. This proposes to create […]
By: Katrina Salokar, EastLeeNews.com Walk through the doors of Mon Paris Coffee Shop & Bakery, and you could almost believe you’ve stepped off a cobblestone street in Paris. The air is warm with the scent of butter and espresso. The pastry case gleams with golden croissants, elegant quiche, and desserts that could have come straight […]
The Buckingham Youth Baseball League (BYBL), a longtime fixture in the Fort Myers area providing recreational baseball opportunities, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Lee County Parks & Recreation Department, Alva, Inc., and the Alva community to relaunch youth baseball at the Alva Fields on N. River Rd. in Alva. This collaborative […]
Author: Fred Elliott | Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres – Project Chairperson This year marks the 19th year in a row that the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal. The meal and the event are FREE for all in the community who have no place to go or […]
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