Lee County Commissioners today held a moment of silence for their colleague, District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell, and voted to rename the Lee County Civic Center Complex in his honor. The complex will now be called Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Also in honor of Greenwell’s passing, the Executive Office of the Governor granted Lee County’s […]
LCEC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sanibel Service Center, on Monday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m., located at 5050 Sanibel Captiva Road. The new facility represents an investment in LCEC infrastructure to better serve the Sanibel and Captiva communities with enhanced reliability, storm resiliency, and operational efficiency. LCEC leadership, community […]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region to the 2025 Laureate Society Luncheon, a celebration of collaboration and collective investment in the next generation of Southwest Florida’s workforce. The event highlighted Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s expanding impact in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, […]
Celebrate the Veterans Day holiday with a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, 11901 Rod & Gun Club Road, Fort Myers. This Conservation 20/20 preserve includes remnant structures from the Buckingham Army Air Field Flexible Gunnery School, a training base operated by the U.S. […]
The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce crews are entering the third phase of construction for the Buckingham and Gunnery roads roundabout, which will be constructed in two stages. Motorists are urged to use caution as traffic patterns change. PHASE III STAGE 1 Beginning Oct. 22, Gunnery Road will be reduced to […]
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 18 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Come test your skill level and improve your fluency by […]
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Vincent Van Gogh: His Life, Art and Rise to Fame 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 Learn about the life and rise to fame of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, how […]
Southwest Florida came together in a powerful show of support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, raising $175,000+ through Clips for Cancer and other community events to benefit Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund. “We are so grateful to this community for stepping up once again,” said Justin Brand, director of development for Lee […]
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a charitable gift of $301,600 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The donation will help furnish on-site childcare centers across the School District, creating safe and welcoming spaces for young learners. The funds will also expand enrichment opportunities in math, reading, science, Career and Technical Education, […]
By: East Lee County News Staff $25 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Agricultural Water Projects Program supports regional partnerships to protect Florida’s water and strengthen farming communities The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has opened applications for the Agricultural Regional Projects Program, offering $25 million in grant funding for projects […]
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