The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to flood mitigation with a vote Tuesday to award a contract to remove vegetation that can impede the flow of water in Ten Mile Canal south of US 41. The contractor, Sandhill Environmental Services LLC, expects to begin the work in late October and work for about […]
This October, Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children campaign is helping make hospital stays brighter for young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through Oct. 31, shoppers can round up or donate at checkout, with every dollar directly funding Golisano’s Child Life program, ensuring hospital stays are less “scary” year-round. In addition, Spirit Halloween will provide costumes, […]
Fall is back at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80, and with it comes a favorite community tradition—the Autumn Pumpkin Patch, reopening on Thursday, October 3rd. Each year, Rooster’s fills its market with colorful displays of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations that draw families from across the area. The patch features everything from perfect carving pumpkins […]
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screenings will be held on Oct. 15 and Oct.17, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers. It is estimated that […]
Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals, on Saturday, Oct. 11. The collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon […]
By: Jerika Mungillo | Executive Director, LDRC LaBelle’s favorite tradition is firing up again! The 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest is set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Barron Park. The day kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony beneath the iconic oak canopy […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lehigh Community Services, a trusted nonprofit serving Lehigh Acres since 1977, is celebrating a major win that will boost its ability to respond during disasters. Thanks to overwhelming community support, the organization has secured a $10,000 grant from Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual, awarded through a nationwide […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Growth is nothing new in Lehigh Acres. We’ve been watching new homes, new storefronts, and new families arrive in waves for years now. But with all that growth has come a simple, pressing question: how do we make sure the people who live here actually have a […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Alva is gearing up for a full calendar of fall events this October, with something for everyone—from yard sales and gospel music to family festivals and community gatherings. Mark your calendars and join in the fun. ANNUAL YARD & BAKE SALE – OCTOBER 4Kick off the month […]
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News When Floridians argue about growth, the environment, or heritage, there’s one book that keeps resurfacing: Patrick Smith’s *A Land Remembered*. Published in 1984, it has quietly become the most influential book about Florida in the last half-century. This isn’t meant as hyperbole or nostalgia. Few novels manage […]
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