By: Hollon Kohtz | Director of Communications , Legal Shield • Nearly one-third of respondents with homebuying experience forced to back out of purchase due to legal issues • Yet, 3 out of 4 fully rely on advice of realtors for real estate-related legal matters • LegalShield provider lawyer: “…a lawyer is an essential safeguard” […]
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Box Office Opens January 11th
By: Matt Hodson | Director, Business Communications, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club The Minnesota Twins announced today that the Lee Health Sports Complex box office will officially open for the 2025 spring training season at 10:00 a.m. ET this Saturday, January 11, with tickets on sale for each of the Twins’ 17 spring training home games. […]
East Lee Communities Return To “The Season – 2025”
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com—We Want to Hear From You! Recently on January 6th the East Lee Chamber hosted the Annual Pre-Session Legislative Luncheon featuring our state senators and hosted by our own State Senator Kathleen Passidomo. The senator highlighted continued infrastructure improvements in our area as well as increased funding from the Legislature on […]
More Thoughts Regarding Porch Piracy
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the surge in online orders comes an obvious rise in the number of packages left on doorsteps and porches…and the number of villainous individuals plotting to pilfer your parcels. A national news agency recently reported that an estimated 120 million packages…$12 billion worth of online orders…were stolen in […]
Happy New Year From Lehigh Community Services
By: Lehigh Community Services This is always a very busy time for everyone, we’re thinking of the needs of our community and our own families. Your generosity helps us provide for the less fortunate in our area. Lehigh Community Services has been in existence over 47 years, and we serve over 50,000 vulnerable adults & […]
Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner
Please join us Monday, February 10th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner. This year’s Cracker Dinner Fundraiser will shed light on a number of interesting people, places and stories of old Fort Myers. Themed as a “Trip from Toad town to Billy’s Creek,” you’re sure to learn some unexpected […]
Upcoming Educational and Community Events: League of Women Voters of Lee County
Affordable Housing: Building Resilience – Part 2 Date & Time:Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 AM – Registration & Networking9:30 AM – Program Begins Location:The Collaboratory2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901Virtual Option Available via Zoom Information & Registration: Event Details:Affordable and attainable housing remains a critical need in Lee County, especially for vulnerable populations without the […]
Join Us at CEI’s Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast
Conservation and Environmental Initiatives (CEI), a Florida-based nonprofit committed to advocacy, conservation, and education, invites you to the Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This event will be held at the Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building, Meeting Room AB, located at 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. […]
The Roar – January 2025 Issue
LCEC Urges Members to Avoid Using Heaters as Temperatures Drop
As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective ways to manage energy usage and costs during cold spells is to avoid turning on your home’s heater. Heaters can significantly increase energy usage, leading to higher bills. LCEC recommends alternative ways to stay warm […]