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1st Annual Autumn in Alva Fall Festival
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On October 26th, the Alva Museum welcomed residents from Alva and...
Join the Friends of East Lee County Regional Library
By: Paula Sklodowski | Educational Outreach Coordinator, WGCU Public Media/Florida Gulf Coast University The Friends of the East Lee County...
Announcements From Arts of the Inland Gallery
By: Stella Lucky | President, Arts of the Inland On November 16th, the Arts of the Inland Gallery hosted its...
The Best Original Music Experience at “The Buck”
By: Tommy Lee Cook | The Buckingham Blues Bar The World Famous Buckingham Blues Bar will begin its 23rd year...
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December 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 Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 18 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters that join together to share projects, ideas and techniques....
December 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 Let’s Play: Chess & More 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance...
Planetarium Grand Reopening
By: Kalyn Lady | Bloody Bride of the Haunted Hike Friday, September 27th, the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium held an official ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by our Executive Director, Eric Raddatz, for the Grand Reopening of our Planetarium followed by short screenings throughout the day with an exclusive filming...
Lehigh General Woman’s Club
By: Connie Puzevic The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres, Florida will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, October 18th at 1 pm at The Rise Christian Church, 50 Bell Boulevard in North Lehigh Acres. Our speaker will be Butch Swan and he will update us on all the happenings...
Montage Women’s Club
By: Rita Artwohl | President & Publicity Chair, Montage Women’s Club The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor...
Annual Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
By: Olivia Lloyd | Club Secretary, Fort Myers East Rotary Club On Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am–2:00 pm held at Lee County Posse Arena, 17401 Palm Creek Drive in North Fort Myers. Fort Myers East Rotary Club is holding a family friendly, community fundraiser event. Families can enjoy a...
East Lee Co Chamber Gala
By: Mike Welch At this writing Hurricane Helene churns into the Gulf with a target on Florida’s Big Bend near the Capitol and a swipe to our Southwest Florida counties. After Ian two years ago we have learned the hard way on the power of these storms and the risk...
Thursday November 14th – Speaker Series Presentation
Hello Members and Friends, We hope everyone who was impacted by the storms is recovering well. I know it has been a rough couple of years for some of us. This is to remind you that we are continuing our 2nd Thursday of the month Speaker Series. Thursday, November 14th Koreshan Volunteer Ron...
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The Keepers of SWFL Lore
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On December 7th, the Alva Museum will host Joe Johnson, a local cattleman, storyteller, and folk
November 19, 2024
Who Will Save America
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance & Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I want to talk about the idea of
November 18, 2024
It’s a “NO” Vote for the Mine on CR 78
October 22, 2024, saw a packed house at the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the rezoning of the property located at 7800
November 18, 2024
A Time for a Change
By: Joseph Maguire Change—to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type. Just over a year ago, the Lee County School Board
November 18, 2024
1st Annual Autumn in Alva Fall Festival
By: James Kennedy | East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group On October 26th, the Alva Museum welcomed residents from Alva and neighboring communities to the first
November 18, 2024
Fire Up the Fun: Transform Your Backyard With a Magazine-Worthy Fire Feature
By: Joshua Yates | Owner, Valor Construction From the dawn of civilization, mankind has gathered around fire for warmth, cooking, and protection. However, the benefits
November 18, 2024
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