By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County is working on a big new plan to make our roads safer for everyone—drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians. It’s called the Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and it’s one of the most important transportation projects our community has ever taken on. Why […]
By: Captain Eddie Yerdon I’ve been asked to share a little about the Orange River—and I suppose I’m qualified, having lived on it since 1966. Back then, it was some of the best bass fishing Florida had to offer. My dad used to row up and down the river to catch bream for dinner. Honestly, […]
Special to the East Lee County News In a bold stand for rural preservation, residents of Alva have taken legal action to challenge a rezoning decision that threatens to forever alter the character of their historic community. On March 5, 2025, the Lee County Commission voted to approve a massive rezoning request by Neal Communities […]
The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society At River Oaks Preserve in Estero—home to the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society—the north branch of the Estero River has stopped flowing. That’s more than just a warning sign. It’s a call to action: stop wasting water on lawns that were never meant […]
By: James Kennedy, East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group As Alva continues to grow, we need to ask ourselves deeper questions—not just what’s possible but what’s worth protecting and how we can preserve the quality of place that makes living here special. There’s no denying that change is coming to our corner of Lee County. Roads […]
As May is National Water Safety Month, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee)raises awareness on drowning prevention and shares tips to help Floridians and visitors enjoy the state’s many lakes, rivers, beaches, and pools safely. Water safety is very important in Florida due to the widespread access to water. Children ages 1-4 […]
Curious about kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lee County? Want to learn how to stay safe on the water—without getting wet? Join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for a Paddle Sports Safety Demonstration on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Myers Aquatic Center, located in Sam Fleishman Regional Park (1750 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907). […]
By: Jayson DiMaria, Esq | jayson@dimarialaw.com As an immigration attorney for over 20 years, specializing in deportation defense and family-based immigration, I’ve watched five presidents tackle the immigration issue. Each has promised to “solve” the problem through measures like closing the border and increasing deportations, yet none have succeeded in addressing the root of the […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to accept about $2 million in federal funding for construction and inspection services for a sidewalk along Bell Boulevard from Sunrise Boulevard to Albermarle Circle in Lehigh Acres. The project consists of a new concrete sidewalk extension […]
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