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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...
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...
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...
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...
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A Neighborhood School
By: Denise Eberle When I went to school, children went to the schools closest to their homes. They also were designed to complement their communities. Smaller schools in the suburbs and more prominent schools in the urban communities. Lee County School District has plans to build a high school for...
Lehigh Acres Deserves A Local School
By: Denise Eberle Lee County School District is doing a disservice to the children and families of Lehigh Acres. Unfortunately, the school district has not communicated with the families of Lehigh Acres about the proposed new high school which they are proposing to build in Alva on Joel Blvd and...
High Reliability Schools Certification: News Release from the School District of Lee County
By: Rob Spicker, Assistant Director, Media Relations & Public Information Four teachers earn High-Reliability Level 1 Certification The School District of Lee County is proud to announce 21 schools have achieved Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means these schools have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative...
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....
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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
Rock & Rose Ribbon Cutting – May 22nd
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance is pleased to announce a special ribbon‐cutting ceremony at Rock & Rose Nursery. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 15000 N.
May 20, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Fresh Finds & Tasty Times
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce It’s heating up, and so is the flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80! This month, we’re
May 14, 2025
Reel Paradise: Southwest Florida in the Movies
By: Arthur Ingram Southwest Florida may not be Hollywood East, but it’s carved out a quirky place in cinema history. From swamps to sandy shores,
May 14, 2025
It Was A Great Season at The Buckingham Blues Bar
Andre, Tammy and Johnathan Camy with Bobby Capps Darren _Lightning_ Thiboutot Jr and Sr Happy Birthday Tiffany Heather and Tammy Jacquie and Ryan JJ Grey
May 14, 2025
Still Rooted: The State of Caladium Farming in Lake Placid, Florida
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lake Placid, Florida—once the undisputed “Caladium Capital of the World”—still proudly honors its colorful legacy. Tucked in
May 14, 2025
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