Groundbreaking Ceremony for LCEC Sanibel Service Center
LCEC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sanibel Service Center, on Monday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m., located at 5050 Sanibel
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Junior Achievement Laureates Joined by Congressman Byron Donalds, Invest in Future Workforce
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region to the 2025 Laureate Society
Free guided Walk Showcases Former Buckingham Army Air Field Site at Lee County’s Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Celebrate the Veterans Day holiday with a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve, 11901
November 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
November 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
Lee Commissioners Approve Construction Contract for Lehigh Acres Sidewalk on Segment of Bell Boulevard
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a construction contract to complete the Bell Boulevard sidewalk project in Lehigh Acres. This Lee
Southwest Florida Spirit Halloween Stores Support Golisano Children’s Hospital Throughout October
This October, Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children campaign is helping make hospital stays brighter for young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through Oct. 31, shoppers
Rooster’s Produce Pumpkin Patch Reopens October 3rd
Fall is back at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80, and with it comes a favorite community tradition—the Autumn Pumpkin Patch, reopening on Thursday, October 3rd.
Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for Oct. 11 in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and
Smoke Under The Oaks: Rib Fest Returns To LaBelle January 10, 2026
By: Jerika Mungillo | Executive Director, LDRC LaBelle’s favorite tradition is firing up again! The 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest is set
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