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Lee County Library System Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Join in a community celebration for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library from noon...
Family Friendly Farm Yoga! Presented by The Health & Wellness Committee
Saturday, April 20 10am – 12pm The Barn at Smith Acres 6470 Buckingham Road Fort Myers 33905 Come for the...
Southwest Florida Symphony closes 63rd season with ‘70s, 80s & 90s Unplugged’ on May 18
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and the fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is...
SWFL Symphony Sadly Says Goodbye to its Music Director
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and the fourth oldest orchestra in the state, announces...
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Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library Selected to Host Smithsonian
Explore “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” at the Library The Lee County Library System is pleased to announce that the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library has been selected to receive a grant through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program and Florida Humanities to host the traveling exhibit “Voices...
Alliance for the Arts Presents Documentary Film Razing Liberty Square on Wednesday, April 17
The Alliance for the Arts is proud to present the thought-provoking documentary film “Razing Liberty Square” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Taking place on Wednesday, April 17, at the Art House Cinema located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers, this event promises to be...
Alva Day at the Alva School: A Spring Fling to Remember April 25
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun and festivities at The Alva School’s annual Spring Fling event on April 25, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before! Join us for an array of activities and attractions, including a hog auction...
It’s National Burrito Day! See Which Restaurants are Having Great Deals!
Get ready to celebrate National Burrito Day in style! Across the nation, restaurants are rolling out delicious deals and mouth watering specials to honor everyone’s favorite handheld meal. Don’t miss out on the festivities – Check out which local restaurants are having delicious burrito deals! Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Loyalty members at...
Charleston Park Day
Submitted By: Liberation Outreach Intl Worship Center Charleston Park Day isn’t just any day for the residents of the Charleston Park community. But it’s a time of celebration! A day filled with music, laughter, food, fun, love, and lots of stories from the old days of living in Charleston Park....
Enchantment Unveiled: Gulfshore Ballet Brings Sleeping Beauty To Life
By: Claudia Beyer In a symphony of elegance and grace, Gulfshore Ballet is set to unveil a mesmerizing rendition of “Sleeping Beauty,” on Saturday April 20th, 2024 at the Tribby Arts Center at 7pm featuring professional dancers from Miami along with all the ballet students. Nestled in the heart of...
Alliance of the Arts Schedule
Fine Art Acrylics A (Ages18+) 5 Mondays March 18th – April 15th 9:30am – 12:00pm Inspiration comes through sharing ideas, the stimulating critiques and challenging assignments. Lecture/demos cover areas such as composition, form, color and contrast. https://www.artinlee.org/event/fine-art-acrylics-a-ages-18/2024-03-18/ Fine Art Acrylics B (Ages18+) 5 Wednesdays March 20th – April 17th 9:30am...
Wonder Gardens hosting Earth Day Celebration April 20
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (March 19, 2024) – Wonder Gardens is hosting an Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 that features fun, interactive activities for children of all ages and a special Earth Day Market with local vendors. The park will be open that day for...
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Making The Case For A Better Lee County
By: Matt Caldwell Two questions have repeatedly come up in recent political discussion around the county: should the Lee County Commission have single-member districts, and
April 2, 2024
Smart Growth – Transportation & Land Use
By: Terri Lewis We’ve got very annoying congestion! It’s especially bad lately as we have seasonal residents, out-of-state spring break visitors and schools are in
April 2, 2024
New State Requirements Help Protect Your Home from Property Fraud
By: Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Criminals shouldn’t be able to steal your home or property. Yet, for many
April 2, 2024
Caloosa 80 Words Matter
Special to East Lee County News Changes to the plan again. Now instead of asking for additional density, the developer has reduced the number of
April 2, 2024
Lakes Park to host 40th Anniversary Celebration & Earth Day event
Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invite the community to the park’s 40th Anniversary Celebration from 9 a.m. to noon
April 2, 2024
Join us for a Crucial Town Hall Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Get ready for an essential town hall discussion focusing on the implementation of single-member districts for Lee County Board of County Commissioners! Senator
April 2, 2024
