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.
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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
Lehigh Community Services Wins $10,000 Grant To Power Disaster Relief Efforts
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lehigh Community Services, a trusted nonprofit serving Lehigh Acres since 1977, is celebrating a major win that
Unite Lehigh: A Community Coming Together
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Growth is nothing new in Lehigh Acres. We’ve been watching new homes, new storefronts, and new families
October Brings Community, Food, Music, and Fellowship to Alva
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Alva is gearing up for a full calendar of fall events this October, with something for everyone—from
A Land Remembered: Florida’s Most Influential Book in 50 Years
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News When Floridians argue about growth, the environment, or heritage, there’s one book that keeps resurfacing: Patrick Smith’s
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
Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band Headline Halloween Night, Downtown Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Get ready for a powerhouse Halloween lineup as Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band team
Warren Buffett’s Nearly $1 Billion Bet On Homebuilding: A Warning Sign For Our Communities
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway recently made a massive $800 million investment in Lennar, with a smaller $191.5
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