By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Congestive Heart Failure occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened or damaged, leading to an inability to pump blood efficiently. As a result, fluid can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as swelling, shortness of breath, and fatigue. CHF can affect either side of the heart or both. […]
By: Ashley Caso Gopher Tortoise Day, officially designated by the Gopher Tortoise Council, was celebrated on April 10th in Lee County. The Lee County Commission proclaimed April 10th as Gopher Tortoise Day, following efforts by the East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group and the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. Commissioner Brian Hamman read the proclamation aloud […]
The Alliance for the Arts and the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau proudly announces the inaugural “Shorts of the Fort” Film Festival, an exciting new event celebrating the unique landscapes and vibrant communities of Lee County, Florida. Scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Alliance for the Arts located at 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort […]
By: Terri Lewis In Florida, distracted driving from 2020-2022 accounted for 160,155 crashes, 8,154 serious injuries and 935 deaths. These are numbers from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and many believe that the numbers are understated. Currently, in Florida, using your phone to text while driving is forbidden only in school zones and work […]
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades recently hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast as part of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Nearly 250 volunteers, staff, donors, and board members took part in the event held on April 22 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy applauded volunteers for […]
STARability Foundation is honored to announce the Marcus Jansen Foundation Fund has awarded a $2,500 grant toward “Divergent Inspiration – an Inclusive Art Exhibit by STARability Foundation” at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers. The special group art show runs through May 30, featuring space-themed artwork created by individuals with intellectual and […]
Lee County’s Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, which has been closed since September 2022 due to damage from Hurricane Ian, will reopen to the public with limited amenities at 7 a.m. Monday, June 10. Flooding caused extensive damage to the building, which is attached to Lexington Middle School. Lee County has been working with the School […]
Calling local artists to create recycled fashions for the runway Pace Center for Girls, Lee is bringing recycled fashion and fun to the stage with the return of its FUNky Fashion Show, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Moose Lodge #2199, located at 155 Santa Barbara Blvd. […]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is in the middle of kitten season and invites everyone to channel their inner ‘cattitude’ and enjoy our reduced adoption fees this June. Starting June 1 through the end of the month, all cat and kitten adoptions will be reduced to $20 with an approved application. Our adoption package includes […]
By: Grant Fichter The voters in Lee County are looking at a potential change in how our Board of County Commissioners are elected, how many there are, and whether or not we have an elected County Mayor instead of the currently appointed County Manager. On November 29th, 2023, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners […]
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