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Lehigh Acres Charter School Named a National Finalist for Future Forward Schools Prize and Fellowship Program
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy, a public charter school located in Lehigh Acres, Fla., and a member school of the...
March 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...
March 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...
January 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...
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More than 700 Students Earn Advanced Program Diplomas
The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate the 711 students who earned their International Baccalaureate Diploma or their Cambridge AICE Diploma at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The IB and Cambridge programs both offer a rigorous curriculum, provide college credit, and a 100% Bright Futures...
River Oaks Preserve – Estero’s Natural Gemstone
Charlie Vavrina and Marlene Rodak | The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society It’s Tuesday morning and Florida Gulf Coast University students are arriving at River Oaks Preserve to earn required Service-Learning hours. They are greeted by a volunteer who quickly puts them to work. Today, the ground...
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 have spoken out about the lack of transparency and accountability in how the School District of Lee County sites new schools. Despite attending town halls,...
School to Start with a Certified Teacher in Every Classroom
When students return to school on Monday, August 11th, a certified teacher will be leading every classroom. The School District of Lee County has reduced teacher vacancies to 65 and developed strategies to ensure certified instructors are leading those classrooms. “I am excited for our students to have a certified...
School District to Partner with Bus Patrol to Protect Students
To keep students safe from motorists as they board and exit their school bus, the School District of Lee County is partnering with BusPatrol. BusPatrol is a stop-arm enforcement technology provider committed to making roads safer for students. Under the agreement, BusPatrol will place cameras on the stop arms of the School...
FSW Entrepreneurship Institute hosts 24-hour Hackathon
Participants to create solutions for some of SWFL’s most challenging problems The Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) invites aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers to participate in its inaugural 24-hour Hackathon, beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 in Building K at the FSW’s Lee...
Breakfast and Lunch Served at No Cost to Students at all Lee County Public Schools
The School District of Lee County today announced that it is again part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / National School Breakfast Programs for the 2025-26 school year. Every student in the district’s 82 traditional schools, 4 special centers, and 4 charter...
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Celebrates First Graduating Class of its Pre-apprenticeship Program
Nearly 90% of Graduates Already Placed for Employment Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida celebrates the first graduating class from its Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Recognizing the demand for “middle-skill” employees, the non-profit organization created this program to help participants fast-track a career in multiple trade industries by outlining their goals for the future...
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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
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
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
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,
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
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
