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The Long Road to Representation: Lee County’s Push for Single-Member Districts Heads to the Ballot Box

By: Katrina Salokar, East Lee County News In the heart of one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties, a decades-long fight for fairer, more accountable local government

School Plan Puts Politics Over Students

$400M School Bond Advances Without Oversight—Community & Students Left Behind By: Concerned Residents of East Lee County For several years, residents of East Lee County

The Roar – August 2025 Issue

Alva’s Own Chris Moon: The Man Who Created Prince and Never Stopped

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Chris Moon doesn’t call himself a genius, but his story reads like one long creative explosion. He

Where the School Gets Built Matters: The Urgent Case for Lehigh Acres

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County Residents Urged to Take Action on East Zone High School Site Decision THE STUDENTS ARE

Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride Brings Riders Of All Levels Together To Fight Deadly Disease

Powerful Stories Behind Why Riders Take Part Submitted By: Josh Milton Cancer survivor, friend lost to cancer, cancer researcher. These are just some of the

Junior Achievement “Inspire” Event Will Unite Businesses And Students At SWFL’s Largest Hands-On Career Expo To Date

Submitted By: Josh Milton Founded in 1994, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA) has been impacting the region’s future workforce for over 28 years. One

Continental Women’s Club

By: Liz Paul The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, February 2nd at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club.

Lehigh’s Bright Future

By: Butch Swank It’s a brand-new year, Lehigh Acres! We have come a long way with tons of new friends, neighbors, and some very cool

The Salvation Army Needs Your Help

By: Major Brenda Lane Greetings from your local Salvation Army Service Center. I hope by now you and yours have reached a point where you

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