Lee County Shares Holiday Recycling Tips for a Greener Season
The holiday season brings celebrations, decorations and time with loved ones – but also significant increase in waste. Lee County Solid Waste has some simple
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Exciting Author Lineup Planned for 2026 Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Lee County Library System will welcome more than two dozen authors to its 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026. From
Lineworker Who Responded to Southwest Florida Storms Celebrates 90th Birthday
Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) lineworkers reach extraordinary milestones throughout their careers – from enhancing the electric grid during sunny skies to responding on
A Life Built by Hand and Carried by the Wind
An Interview With 98-Year-Old World Sailor, Draftsman, and Model Maker Robert “Bob” Kipp By Katrina Salokar. EastLeeNews.com The porch of the old Sears Roebuck house
Lighthouse Pet Clinic Celebrates 10 Years of Compassionate Care in Lehigh Acres
By: Dr. Laura Woodward, DVM | Lighthouse Pet Clinic Lighthouse Pet Clinic proudly announces its 10th anniversary of exceptional veterinary service to the Lehigh Acres
The Sneaky Flood Risks Hiding in Southwest Florida
Author: Tyler Smith | Brightway Insurance Here in Lee County, we get more than our share of sunshine, golf, pickleball, fresh seafood, and stunning sunsets.
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
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
LAFCRD Announces Launch of Project Fire Buddies Chapter
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is proud to announce the establishment of a new local chapter of Project Fire Buddies (PFB), a
LaBelle to Mark 100 Years With Huge Community Celebration November 8
LaBelle is turning 100 — and the community is throwing a party worthy of a full century of history. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Barron
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