Author: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance Here in Lee County, we get more than our share of sunshine, golf, pickleball, fresh seafood, and stunning sunsets. But there’s one “local” that doesn’t get invited to many backyard parties: floodwater. A recent Realtor.com Housing & Climate Risk Report shows that many Floridians underestimate how easily water can […]
East Lee News
Florida’s Cracker Cowboy Culture Through the Eyes of Its Artists
By: James Kennedy, Alva Library Association Trustee Several months ago, I began writing about how rural communities like Alva, Buckingham, and the eastern edge of Lee County might preserve the identity that makes them different from everywhere else. Those articles, as well as trips to the Arts of the Inland Gallery and the Okeechobee Main […]
Amanda Cochran Officially Files for Lee County Commission District 5
By: East Lee County News Staff Amanda Cochran has officially filed for the Lee County Commission District 5 seat, building on months of community encouragement and a renewed commitment to public service. Her filing follows the submission of her application to Governor Ron DeSantis for appointment to the same seat, a decision she respectfully awaits. […]
Why HJR 207 Is the Smartest Step Toward Property Tax Relief
By: Matt Caldwell This week (November 17th, 2025) the House considered eight bills (seven constitutional amendments and a general bill) for property tax reform. While there are pros and cons to each of the proposals, HJR 207 stands out as the best proposal to increase the savings to homestead property owners. This proposes to create […]
Mon Paris Bakery Returns to Fort Myers Offering A Slice of Paris for the Holidays
By: Katrina Salokar, EastLeeNews.com Walk through the doors of Mon Paris Coffee Shop & Bakery, and you could almost believe you’ve stepped off a cobblestone street in Paris. The air is warm with the scent of butter and espresso. The pastry case gleams with golden croissants, elegant quiche, and desserts that could have come straight […]
The Roar – December 2025 Issue
Buckingham Youth Baseball Association Announces Partnership to Bring Recreational Baseball Back to Alva Fields
The Buckingham Youth Baseball League (BYBL), a longtime fixture in the Fort Myers area providing recreational baseball opportunities, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Lee County Parks & Recreation Department, Alva, Inc., and the Alva community to relaunch youth baseball at the Alva Fields on N. River Rd. in Alva. This collaborative […]
Free Thanksgiving Community Meal hosted by the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres
Author: Fred Elliott | Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres – Project Chairperson This year marks the 19th year in a row that the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal. The meal and the event are FREE for all in the community who have no place to go or […]
December 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 Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Improve your fluency by chatting with other adults. Join […]
December 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 Let’s Play 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own game or choose from the […]
