This Isn’t Smart Growth: Why Alva Deserves Better
Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse
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Lehigh Regional Medical Center And Lehigh Medical Group Are Participating In The Galenus Group’s Biggest Health Fair
By: Julie Lawrence Lehigh Regional Medical Center and Lehigh Medical Group are proud to be among local health care providers in participation at the Biggest
Bringing The Community Together With Love Lehigh
By Charlene Golden Last year’s Easter Egg Hunt at Christ United Methodist Church sparked the formation of a whole new organization for the people and
East Lee Remembers Commissioner Frank Mann (1941–2022)
By Mike Welch Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann passed away on Tuesday, June 21,2022 at his home in Alva after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ongoing Construction-Site Theft
By Sheriff Carmine Marceno Last August, I reached out to a number of areas in our county regarding the theft of materials, tools and appliances
Lehigh Acres Update From District 2
By Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Another busy season has come and gone, but it’s clear that Lee County is a year round destination. Our SWFL International
Congratulations To Our High School Graduates – Lehigh/East Lee Finishes The “Season”
By Mike Welch As we move into the summer months our communities will adapt to a little less congestion on the roadways, the end of
Aggressive Driving, Road Rage On The Rise
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The growth of population and the increased traffic that accompanies such growth appears to generate a rise in patterns of driver
Awards Gala 2022
By: Mike Welch The East Lee County Chamber of Commerce had its Annual Awards Gala at the Plantation Golf & Country Club on March 19th
Spring Fling Event At The Edison Mall – March 12th
Edison Mall welcomes spring in a family friendly community event featuring Arts and Crafts Food Trucks Eco Friendly Activities Artistic Performances Tantalizing treats for the
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