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School District of Lee County Awarded $301,600 from Suncoast Credit Union
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a charitable gift of $301,600 from the Suncoast Credit Union...
School District Receives $1.69 Million Workforce Development Grant
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.69 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive...
A New Model for Autism Education Is Blossoming in North Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Peter’s Academy Offers Hope, Help, And A Hands-On Future For Families In...
FSW Receives Appropriations to Expand Nursing Program on Charlotte Campus
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has received $2,860,400 in legislative funding for two projects that will remodel the health professions...
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Donalds Announces Personal Safety Workshop In Fort Myers
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing an in-person personal safety workshop in collaboration with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Congressman Donalds is co-hosting this free, personal safety workshop, to offer constituents of Florida’s 19th Congressional District an opportunity to stay informed on key safety issues, while also showcasing...
Premier Mobile Health Services launches Back to School Supply Drive
Donations of school supplies accepted through July 28 As the new school year approaches, Premier Mobile Health Services is asking for community support to ensure Southwest Florida students have access to school supplies that fuel success in the classroom. The nonprofit is hosting its 7th Annual Back to School Supply Drive...
The School District of Lee County to host Teach in Lee: Virtual Interview Day on July 15
The School District of Lee County is hosting Teach in Lee: Virtual Interview Day on Tuesday, July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to provide insight on career opportunities within the District. The event, designed for certified teachers and candidates with a direct path to certification, will allow participants the opportunity...
Florida Department of Education Releases School Grades
The School District of Lee County is proud to report that the just-released 2024-2025 School Grades report shows significant improvement for four former “D” schools and removes them from the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of School Improvement. Amanecer Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, J. Colin English Elementary, and Lemuel Teal Middle...
FSW named first Purple Heart College in Southwest Florida
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been designated a Purple Heart State College, becoming the first college in Southwest Florida to receive this designation. This designation reflects FSW’s long-standing commitment to serving military-affiliated students and veterans with initiatives including: The designation was presented by representatives from the Military Order of the...
Class of 2025 Earns $70 Million in Scholarships
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that the graduating class of 2025 earned over $70 million in scholarships. They will be attending colleges, universities, and technical centers across the United States. Along with scholarship dollars earned, members of the Class of 2025 reported their post high...
School District Honors New Teacher of the Year
Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin surprised Caloosa Elementary School third-grade teacher Julia Johansson with the 2025 New Teacher of the Year Award this morning. The New Teacher of the Year award recognizes newly certified personnel for their significant contributions to their school and the School District of Lee County. “It’s really...
Lee County Student Film and Television Award Winners
Congratulations to this year’s winners at the 2025 Lee County Student Film and Television Award ceremony! The celebration of student achievement in film and video was a red-carpet event held at Gateway High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. More than 240 entries were submitted by hundreds of students from...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
June 25, 2025
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
June 25, 2025
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
June 25, 2025
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
June 25, 2025
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
June 25, 2025
COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
June 4, 2025
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