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What To Do—and in What Order—When Your Home Floods
By: Resident of Lee County I didn’t lose my home, but I lost everything in it, when Hurricane Ian pushed...
The Principled Philosophy Behind Cryptocurrency
By: Trey English This month marks 16 years since the release of the nine-page Bitcoin Whitepaper (https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) and through it...
Consider an Electric Vehicle in Your Hurricane Prep
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected As we head full into the hurricane season, an electrical vehicle (EV) might...
Cultivating Leadership: My Experience in 4-H
By: Taylor Whitney I joined the Goats R Us 4-H Club (now known as Alva Livestock 4-H Club) as a...
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District Receives $1.2 Million Workforce Development Grant
Submitted By: Rob Spicker The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $1.2 million Workforce Development Grant from the state of Florida. The grant will allow the District to add or expand career programs that provide students the essential skills required for success in...
School District Scores Improvement in 2022-2023 School Grades Report
By: Lee County School District In a school year when students and staff were disproportionately impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the School District of Lee County is proud to announce that we have made excellent progress related to student outcomes. The results are reflected in the Florida Department...
A Call To “Action”
By: Alex Moffett My daughter has a saying that always makes me laugh, “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” It’s her version of “put your money where your mouth is” or “just do it.” I think it’s about “actions speaking louder than words.” Action. In my line of work,...
Where Are We?
By: Butch Swank If someone asks where you live and they’re not very familiar with Florida, you say Fort Myers, right? Mentioning places like Bonita, Estero, or Lehigh usually gets you a blank stare. In these times when people argue over everything, I imagine one thing we can all agree...
Blessings In A Backpack Currently Feeding 7,300 SWFL Students
Submitted By: Courtney Barr This month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: ADULT PROGRAMS English Café | 6 p.m. Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 East County Craft Club: Personalized Tote Bags | 2 p.m....
It’s Not An Illusion: Kids Can Have Fun Without A Phone
By Denise Gergley When Leon Etienne arrives for a magic workshop, he usually finds a few children playing video games. Others will be using their cell phones. Some will be watching TV. In which is today’s generation of youth. Etienne wants to change the way children and teens spend their...
Florida Universities Ban Tik Tok Across Entire State System’s
The Florida Board of Governors have decided to ban Tik Tok and other “unsafe” applications that pose state and national cybersecurity concerns across all Florida Universities. The state will now be prohibited from using campus Wi-Fi or school-owned devices to access the popular app. On March 29th the Board approved...
Student School Assignment Is Changing For The 23-24 School Year – Important Message For Parents/Guardians Of Elementary School Students
Submitted By: Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan, District 7 On February 7, 2023, the School Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to adopt the 2023-24 Student Enrollment Plan. The new plan represents a significant change from previous plans built on a primary zone and subzone model. WHY? The previous plan has become unwieldy...
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May Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
April 15, 2025
May Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Book
April 15, 2025
Property Taxes
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser This past month, Governor DeSantis made a major statement that opened the floodgates of conversation.
April 10, 2025
Arts of the Inland March Art Gala – March 22
EAST LEE COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL The recent show was a vibrant celebration of talent, showcasing an impressive array of artistic expression. Topping the event, James
April 10, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Spring Into Flavor Alva’s Own Rooster’s Produce On Route 80
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce Spring has sprung, and Southwest Florida’s bounty is bursting with flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80.
April 10, 2025
Walt Disney On Transportation And Urban Planning
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected IDEAS FOR LEE COUNTY TO ADDRESS CONGESTION PROBLEMS We hear a lot of frustration about congestion in Lee
April 10, 2025
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