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Coldwell Banker Belle Realty Announces Grand Opening in LaBelle
A highly anticipated Grand Opening will be held in LaBelle on January 8, commemorating the merger of Belle Realty with...
Light Up LaBelle Parade & Christmas in the Park Returns December 5th
The City of LaBelle invites the entire community to join in one of the area’s most beloved holiday traditions—the Light...
Lee County Parks & Recreation Offers Holiday Events Countywide Throughout December
Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering holiday events throughout December. Events include: Gather the whole family for a festive...
DECEMBER AT ARTS OF THE INLAND GALLERY, LABELLE
Arts of the Inland Gallery in downtown LaBelle kicks off its December show with a Receiving Day on Tuesday, December...
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PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE ALVA MUSEUM
The historic Alva Museum is welcoming Santa to town on Saturday, December 13, from 2–5 p.m., with a family-friendly afternoon hosted by community volunteer Susan Allen. Families are invited to stop by 21420 Pearl Street in Alva for pictures with Santa, a Wishes and Prayer Tree, a hot chocolate bar,...
SHOP DOWNTOWN SATURDAY MORNING MARKET
Presented by the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation Shop Downtown is a monthly outdoor market held the first Saturday of each month, October through March, in Barron Park on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in historic downtown LaBelle. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy a relaxed Saturday...
Florida’s Cracker Cowboy Culture Through the Eyes of Its Artists
By: James Kennedy, Alva Library Association Trustee Several months ago, I began writing about how rural communities like Alva, Buckingham, and the eastern edge of Lee County might preserve the identity that makes them different from everywhere else. Those articles, as well as trips to the Arts of the Inland...
Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band Headline Halloween Night, Downtown Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Get ready for a powerhouse Halloween lineup as Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band team up with arena-rock revivalists Maiden Cane for the inaugural Fall Fest at 2400 First Street. The celebration kicks off Friday, October 31, with gates opening...
Alliance for the Arts to Host Arts & Culture Town Hall on July 19
The Alliance for the Arts invites the public to attend a free Arts & Culture Town Hall on Saturday, July 19, bringing together community leaders, artists, and advocates to explore the future of Southwest Florida’s arts and culture landscape. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with a brief social reception featuring...
SWFL Vitality Network
Discover Inside•Out: SWFL Vitality Network -Weekly 📅 Tuesday’s📍 Location: Dermani Medspa, 8911 Daniels Parkway #6 1st Tuesday of the month: open to everyone at the Dermani MedSpa from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM 2nd Tuesday of the month: Members of Vitality Network only will meet at Dermani MedSpa from 8:00...
Meeting in the East – Family Dinner
Hosted by the SWFL Business Alliance 📅 Date: Every Fourth Thursday of the Month⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Buckingham Blues Bar – 5641 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905 ITALIAN NIGHT – Catered Italian Dinner (Veg Options) $10 What’s It About: Wind down your day with a...
LEAD: Ladies’ Empowerment, Action, & Development
Professional Women’s Networking Lunch Date: Third Friday of Every Month⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: The Sandbar & Grill4606 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 What’s It About: Join Southwest Florida’s professional women for a monthly networking lunch focused on building connections and fostering growth. This event...
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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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