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
June 19, 2025
stay connected with east lee
Featured Local Articles
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...
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...
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...
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...
More Stories
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 from new construction sites. In response to this growing nationwide issue, I formed the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Construction Theft Unit and dedicated significant resources...
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 Airport had a record breaking month this past March with more than 1.5 million passengers in its 39 year history The tourism industry continues to...
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 the school year and an ever-watchful eye on the tropics. Lee County Commissioner aptly points out that the County Government is moving into hurricane preparations...
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 frustration. Sprinkle in the additional stressors of a pandemic, inflation and the other tensions that most of us experience and you have a recipe for...
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 with close to 230 guests in attendance. Lee County Commissioner and Vice-Chair Ray Sandelli kicked off the event with expressions of thanks to the Chamber...
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 ears, eyes and mouth Selfie Stations and Memory Makers KidX activity Pop Up Shops and so much more! March 12th, from 12 – 4 PM,...
Annual Strategic Planning Session 2022
By: Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass The Lee Board of County Commissioners held our Annual Strategic Planning Session last month. This was an informal meeting with my fellow commissioners and County Management staff to discuss the progress we’ve made as a County during this past year, and to look ahead at challenges...
Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s April Safety And Security Tip: Reducing The Likelihood Of Becoming A Victim Of Crime
Criminals are opportunistic. An easy target, a lack of witnesses, a dimly-lit location, a distracted victim all dramatically improve a criminal’s ability to easily commit a crime. One’s best defense is to eliminate, or significantly reduce, one’s vulnerability! Criminals scout locations and conditions where the likelihood of being detected is...
Be On HIGH Alert For SCAMMERS
Scammers always adapt to the ever-changing environment, and we want to remind you to be on high alert for some of the new ways these thieves are working to steal your information. It is important to be vigilant with your personal information year-round; however, with the recent economic stimulus packages...
Half Cent Sales Tax Revenue Benefits Schools And Students
It has been two years since the School District of Lee County received its first disbursement from the half cent sales tax voters approved in November 2018. The check was for $6.3 million. Since taking effect, the School District has collected more than $163 million. “I can’t thank the community...
LAFCRD Relaunches Youth Fire Cadet Program
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is relaunching Cadet Post 102, a youth-oriented program focusing on the vocational study of professional firefighting. The program was originally launched in March of 2020, but meetings were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety precautions in place, the advisors are...
Tax Deadline Update for Individuals: Tax Deadline Extended
With the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a decision was made by the IRS to extend the 2020 filing tax deadline only for individuals to May 17, 2021. This provides an extension of time to pay 2020 income taxes, otherwise due on April 15, 2021. This extension does not apply...
Charity Golf Classic Scheduled May 6 At River Hall
Proceeds Benefit Goodwill Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Fort Myers — Registration is now open to reserve a player spot in the 10th Goodwill Golf Classic. The annual four-person scramble is May 6th at the River Hall Country Club. Proceeds benefit programs and services offered through Goodwill Industries of Southwest...
New Equipment Increases Patient Safety And Lowers Injury Risk for Firefighters
(March 18, 2021) The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (LAFCRD) is using new equipment from Stryker Corporation to reduce the risk of injuries to their patients, firefighter EMTs, and firefighter paramedics. The Power-LOAD™ system is a revolutionary method for managing the stretcher during loading and unloading while increasing security...
Physicians’ Primary Care Of Southwest Florida Celebrates 25 Years Of Medical Care
LEHIGH ACRES, FLA., March 17, 2021 – Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida (PPC) is celebrating its 25th year as a physician-owned and managed multi-specialty primary care group in Lee County. The medical practice was founded in 1996 when several independent physician groups decided to join forces. “It was a time of change...
Make A Difference: Sign Up As A Volunteer At Your Local MFBFL
Fort Myers, FL, March 17, 2021 – Midwest Food Bank of Florida – a volunteer-driven, faith-based organization dedicated to alleviating hunger, malnutrition and providing disaster relief locally, and throughout the world would like to encourage volunteer sign up at their 5601Division Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905 warehouse. During 2020 over...
29 Students Honored As Carson Scholars
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce 29 students have been honored as 2021 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund will provide each student with a $1,000 College Scholarship. The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving...
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. Hosts Annual FREE Community Shred Day Event
FORT MYERS, FL (March 11, 2021) – Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) will partner with Secure Shredding, Inc. to host its fifth annual FREE Community Shred Day event on Friday, April 30, from 9am until noon. The Secure Shredding, Inc. truck will be on site at the Fort Myers MNMW...
FSW Tackles Textbook Affordability With Open Educational Resources
MARCH 9, 2021 – FORT MYERS, FLA – As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, many colleges, including Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), have begun to embrace open educational resources (OERs). OERs are free, openly licensed online textbooks and other digital assets that can be used in...
Lee School Superintendent To Be Speaker At Monthly Republican Women’s Luncheon
Dr. Greg Adkins, Superintendent of Lee County Schools, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, April 16, Fort Myers Republican Women’s luncheon. Adkins will discuss “The State of Our Schools.” A question-and-answer session will follow their formal presentations. The public is invited to attend the luncheon and the program,...
Editors Choice
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
September 7, 2022
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
June 28, 2022
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.
June 28, 2022
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
June 8, 2022
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
June 8, 2022
- The East Lee County News is a monthly publication for residents in its distribution area. We utilize material from readers, organizations, and public relations professionals as a reporting service only. The East Lee County News is not responsible for inaccuracies or errors that may be contained in such material. Articles are printed in as timely a fashion as deadlines allow and on a space-available basis. Goods or services advertised within this publication are not endorsed, warranted, or guaranteed by the East Lee County News, LLC. SUBMISSIONS: You may submit your piece to the newspaper for publication consideration. All submissions must be provided in an adjustable computer file and emailed to press@eastleenews.com and voicesoflehigh@gmail.com. All submissions must include your full name, full residential address (NO PO Boxes), telephone number, occupation, and a short background description. By transmitting your piece to press@eastleenews.com and voicesoflehigh@gmail.com you agree to the following COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: “I have not submitted this writing to any other publication. I have used my own words and ideas in this writing and agree that the newspaper may edit my writing for publication, redistribution, and commercial rights to my writing without royalty or other compensation.” The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the writer’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the East Lee County News.
