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5 Insurance Mistakes to Avoid Before a Hurricane
By Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency Every year, Southwest Florida homeowners begin preparing for hurricane...
Is It Finally A Good Time To Shop Insurance In Southwest Florida? (It Might Be.)
By: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency If you’ve lived in Southwest Florida the past few...
Lee County Housing Market Shifts Toward Buyers
By: Melissa Flexsenhar Lee County’s real estate market is entering a new phase, and it is one that increasingly favors...
Local Brightway Insurance Team Members Earn National Top 2% Recognition
By: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency Brightway Insurance is proud to announce that three members...
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March Recruiting Events at FGCU — Registrations are open
FGCU is excited to welcome employers back to campus this March for two signature recruiting events designed to connect you with exceptional student and alumni talent. Whether you’re seeking candidates in helping professions or looking to meet the next generation of tech innovators, these events offer high-impact opportunities to build...
What’s Brewing in Alva? A New Local Business
By: James Kennedy | Roar | EastLeeNews.com A long-vacant building along State Road 80 is getting a new lease on life, and with it, Alva is preparing to welcome a new locally owned business. Anarchy Aleworks is preparing to open at 21450 Palm Beach Boulevard, in a building that owner...
Badger Boat Detail: Elevating Marine Care in Southwest Florida
Badger Boat Detail is a Southwest Florida marine detailing company specializing in high-end boat restoration and long-term surface protection. Based in Cape Coral and serving Fort Myers, Pine Island, and Bonita Springs, the company focuses exclusively on boats—no shortcuts, no general auto-style detailing. Badger Boat Detail is a Certified Glidecoat...
Paradise Podiatry: Expert Care for Feet That Keep Southwest Florida Moving
Special to EastLeeNews.com Imagine walking barefoot on a Fort Myers beach, only to be sidelined by nagging heel pain or a stubborn wound that won’t heal in our humid climate. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Duane F. Cumberbatch has seen how undiagnosed nerve problems and preventable complications can rob people...
Vista Surfaces Grand Opening in Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Vista Surfaces has officially opened its doors at 4455 Cleveland Ave. #2 in Fort Myers, marking the occasion with a grand opening celebration on September 5, 2025. The event drew builders, designers, contractors, and local business leaders together for an evening of...
From Anxiety to Assurance: Redefining Your Financial Future
When it comes to managing finances, it’s no secret that everyone—from Gen Z to Boomers—deals with money-related worries, whether it’s covering monthly expenses or planning for long-term needs like retirement care. According to the 2024 Insurance Barometer Study from Life Happens and LIMRA, a large chunk of Americans (44%) are...
Luxury Custom Home Builders vs. Mass Production Builders: Why AR Homes® Fort Myers is Your Best Choice in SW Florida
By: Suzie Spiro When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often weigh the benefits of a luxury custom home builder like AR Homes® Fort Myers against mass-production national builders. While mass-production builders may offer affordability and...
B&I Contractors Appoints New Regional VPs to Strengthen Statewide Operations
As B&I Contractors marks its 64th year in business, the renowned full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) subcontractor is strengthening its statewide operations with the appointment of three new Regional Vice Presidents. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s operational strength and improve client service across key Florida...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
