By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East Lee County—our land, our local food, and the legacy that makes this place different from anywhere else in Florida. Since then, the conversations haven’t stopped. From Alva to Olga to […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Chris Moon doesn’t call himself a genius, but his story reads like one long creative explosion. He discovered Prince — yes, *that* Prince — and developed him as a major act and created the entire package that launched the artist’s career. But that was only the beginning. […]
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County Residents Urged to Take Action on East Zone High School Site Decision THE STUDENTS ARE IN LEHIGH. THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE TOO. More than 90% of the approximately 2,000 high school students projected to attend School NNN live in Lehigh Acres. Alva, by contrast, is […]
Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse barns, and breathing room are still part of everyday life. But that way of life is now under direct threat. County officials have approved a sprawling development—nearly 1,100 homes across […]
June Gallery Gallery Exhibition: Invitational50 On Display: June 6-28 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri: 9:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Sat.: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Location: Alliance for the Arts Description: Invitational50 is an invitational exhibition of artists that have continually contributed to the Alliance as an organization. Featured Artists: Paul Adamick, Joanne Bedient, Juli Bobman, Mila Bridger, Andy Browne, […]
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been designated a Purple Heart State College, becoming the first college in Southwest Florida to receive this designation. This designation reflects FSW’s long-standing commitment to serving military-affiliated students and veterans with initiatives including: The designation was presented by representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a ceremony […]
A GROWING THREAT TO PROPERTY OWNERS Special to East Lee County News Dear Real Estate Professionals & Property Owners, We want to bring attention to an increasingly common and concerning issue in Lee County and across Florida: fraudulent individuals posing as property owners to steal land and homes. These scammers are setting up fake email […]
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to the roadways and pedestrian pathways in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday, voting to award a contract to build a concrete sidewalk at Lehigh Elementary School using a federal grant. The $216,096 contract with Fort Myers-based V & H Construction, Inc. is funded by the Federal Highway […]
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 9, 23 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects […]
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