Submitted to East Lee NewsDenise S. Houghtaling, founder of Southern Country Business Advisors, a business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida, was recognized May 7 with multiple honors from Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), including recognition among Florida’s Top 50 business brokers for sales volume and the Southwest […]
East Lee News
5 Insurance Mistakes to Avoid Before a Hurricane
By Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency Every year, Southwest Florida homeowners begin preparing for hurricane season long before the first storm is on the radar. They fill gas cans, check flashlights, extra batteries and make sure patio furniture, grills and loose outdoor items will not become flying projectiles in the […]
Lehigh Fireworks Return July 4th
By Katrina Salokar | EastLeeNews.com Victory Town Center will host the Lehigh Acres Fireworks and 6th Annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing thousands of families, residents, businesses, churches, nonprofits, vendors, and community organizations together for one of Lehigh Acres’ largest Independence Day celebrations. The free community event will take place from 5 […]
The Roar – July 2026 Issue
Lee County to Offer Heat-related Assistance
Lee County Human & Veteran Services, LeeTran and the Lee County Library System – as well as other partners – are offering heat-related assistance to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Lee County Transit (LeeTran) will have buses at three locations for people to board and sit in air conditioning. They will be available from 11 a.m. […]
Celebrating 250 years of America Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka
The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional right, knowing that every vote helps define the […]
July Programs at East County Regional Library
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 Knit and Stitch 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 22 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are […]
Tax Relief Is Coming — But So Are the Loopholes
By: Matt Caldwell After nearly two years of waiting, Floridians finally get the chance to vote on the official property tax proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis. It is certainly ambitious, with two enormous positives. Inflation has reduced the value of the current homestead exemption and raising it to $150,000 in 2027 fully offsets that dollar […]
July Programs at Riverdale Public Library
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 Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 15 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged […]
Letter To The Editor: Is This a Cost of Living in “Paradise”?
Your Lee County School Board is in the process of hanging a large albatross around YOUR necks. They are presently building an UNNECESSARILY EXPENSIVE school at a site in Alva that the school board had deemed not usable and that the land should be sold. While I am not here to argue whether or not […]
