The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures Tuesday to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and other intersection improvements at Lee Boulevard and Joan Avenue North in Lehigh Acres. Commissioners approved a supplemental task authorization to an existing contract with Hardesty & Hanover for construction engineering and inspection consulting and awarded a […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an interlocal agreement with the Town of Fort Myers Beach for restoration and nourishment of approximately 5.2 miles of beach on Estero Island. The county portion is based on a percentage not to exceed $9.2 million, funded through tourist development tax. The goal of the […]
Submitted By: Daniel Eaton Coast Guard Auxiliary States 406 Mhz Beacons Save Lives Picture yourself out on the water, fishing near the “Towers” in pretty deep water, about 80 feet deep, and you’re a good 20 miles away from shore. You look around and all you can see is water, no land in sight. Suddenly, […]
Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections as well as the […]
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida proudly recognizes the six members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class who earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award. “We are so proud to honor the remarkable achievements of our girls who have earned their Gold Award,” said Mary Anne Servian, CEO of Girl Scouts […]
Submitted By: Noelia Martinez Irizarry The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae blooms in Caloosahatchee River — Telegraph Creek and Hancock Creek — Moody River. Blooms have the potential to produce toxins, and what triggers them to do so remains poorly understood. Since […]
By: Dr. Alan Brown We all appreciate the great outdoors and soak in the sun from time to time. After all, sunshine is one of the primary reasons we live in Florida. We don’t all get skin cancer, though. Every individual has a distinct genetic profile, and over a lifetime, has a different history of […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Southwest Florida, is thrilled to announce Lee County Solid Waste collected 7,623 pounds of food during its annual “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign. Now in its 7th year, the “Donated not Wasted” initiative encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items […]
Ensuring that you operate your boat safely isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting yourself, your passengers, and your investment. Getting a safety check on your boat provides invaluable peace of mind, knowing that your vessel meets the highest standards for safety and regulatory compliance. By undergoing a thorough safety check, you’ll identify any potential issues […]
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