Submitted By: Charlene Golden The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres provides scholarships for Lehigh Acres students. Last year over $20,000 was given to students to attend college and technical schools. Along with the Kiwanis Thrift Store at 15 Homestead Road South, two golf tournaments are held each year to raise these funds. April 23rd is […]
Submitted By: Katrina Salokar Latin Times Media and Magazine honored Florida’s Top Latino Leaders at the 3rd Annual Ford Taste of Latino Festival. The event occurred recently in Historic Ybor City at the famed Centro Asturiano, a site listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The following excerpts from award winner Alina Maria […]
Edison Mall welcomes spring in a family friendly community event featuring Arts and Crafts Food Trucks Eco Friendly Activities Artistic Performances Tantalizing treats for the ears, eyes and mouth Selfie Stations and Memory Makers KidX activity Pop Up Shops and so much more! March 12th, from 12 – 4 PM, we will be hosting our […]
By: Honorable Matt Caldwell In the nearly 70 years since the founding of Lehigh Acres, the form of local government has changed significantly. When Lee Ratner envisioned a retirement boom town, Lee County hadn’t yet reached 50,000 residents. Today, with over 130,000 residents in just Lehigh Acres alone, it is easy to see why the […]
By: Butch Swank Fun, fun, and fun! One of the things I like best about writing these articles is highlighting some of the great things going on in Lehigh Acres. For instance, did you know Lehigh just hosted the 6th Annual Powerlifting America Southwest Florida Open Championships? It’s true. Really! My friend David Deetscreek and […]
By: Jesse Nadell I have never introduced myself in this forum, but my name is Jesse Nadell and I am founding member and member of the executive committee of the Southwest Florida Business Alliance and also a local Advisor, licensed registered representative, and retirement income specialist. I am often asked questions about what I think […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The SW Florida senior population is substantial and growing. While many seniors live on their own, a good number of them are not security-savvy and could use a bit of help from others. Many seniors have come here from rural and/or sparsely populated areas and grew up during a time when […]
By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass The Lee Board of County Commissioners held our Annual Strategic Planning Session last month. This was an informal meeting with my fellow commissioners and County Management staff to discuss the progress we’ve made as a County during this past year, and to look ahead at challenges facing us in the future. […]
By: Mike Welch At this writing, the local Chamber of Commerce is busy at work with preparations for its Annual Gala and with the honoring of those in service to our community in the fields of education, fire and public safety and healthcare. These past two years have heightened awareness of the men and women […]
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