Letter to the Community From the Salvation Army
By: Major Brenda Lane | Administrator, The Salvation Army Lehigh, LaBelle, Clewiston Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you
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5K Run at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Supports Kids Bringing Up Grades
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will hold the 17th annual BUG Chase 5K run on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium located at 3450 Ortiz
Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural Character
Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which could profoundly impact Northeast Lee
Two Alva Events Remember the Fallen, POW & MIA
By: Katrina Salokar & James Kennedy On Saturday, December 14th, residents and neighbors gathered in two locations in Alva. First, to dedicate the Never Forget
Holiday Reminder From Alva Fire & Rescue
By: Jean P. Etcheverry | Fire Chief, Alva Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Happy Holidays, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner, and we
East Lee County Welcomes the New Year! Blessings For 2025
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com — We Want to Hear From You! At the writing, I hope most of us are enjoying the Holiday cold
Lehigh Rotary Club’s 18th Annual FREE Thanksgiving Community Meals
The smell of Thanksgiving will be in the air again. The Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its 18th Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal.
Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron Forming
By: Lieutenant Jesse Spencer The Civil Air Patrol will host a formation meeting for those interested in joining the new Lee County Composite Squadron. We
Season to Give Thanks—Helping Those in Need
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com—We Want to Hear From You! At this writing our communities in East Lee/Lehigh escaped damage as experienced farther west of
Special Equestrians: 37 Years of Making Miracles Happen Through Therapeutic Riding
Special Equestrians recently commemorated its 37th anniversary in a heartfelt annual meeting themed “Making Miracles Happen.” The event brought together the organization’s dedicated riders, volunteers,
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