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Lee Commissioners Approve Measures to Expand and Improve the Cape Coral Bridge
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two measures advancing the project to expand and improve the...
Analysis of the Proposed High School at Joel/Tuckahoe vs. Joel/David
1. Purpose of School Siting School Board Officials Claim:“We don’t build schools for specific neighborhoods—we build them to serve the...
Lee County School District’s $400M Loan Sparks Public Outcry Over School Placement in Alva Instead of Lehigh
By: Amanda Cochran For several years, a growing number of concerned residents from East Lee County have urged the Lee...
City of Fort Myers Launches FixMyFort Resident Reporting Platform
New solution centralizes resident requests and communication for improved response The City of Fort Myers has partnered with CivicPlus, a...
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City of LaBelle Discontinues Fluoride Addition to Municipal Water Supply
The City of LaBelle announces that, effective immediately,fluoride will no longer be added to the municipal water supply. This decision follows a comprehensive review of water treatment practices, communityfeedback, and updated regulatory guidance. After careful consideration, city officialsdetermined that discontinuing the fluoridation process aligns with the evolving needs andpreferences of...
Where the School Gets Built Matters: The Urgent Case for Lehigh Acres
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County Residents Urged to Take Action on East Zone High School Site Decision THE STUDENTS ARE IN LEHIGH. THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE TOO. More than 90% of the approximately 2,000 high school students projected to attend School NNN live in Lehigh...
Lee Commissioners award contract for 5.58-mile shared-use pathway along Able Canal in Lehigh Acres
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to build a 12-foot-wide, 5.58-mile asphalt shared-use path along the north side of the Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. The purpose of the Able Canal shared-use pathway is to facilitate accessible, non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreational...
Lee County Leaders Champion Government Reform with HB 4001
Push for Single-Member Districts Heads to Governor’s Desk Special to the East Lee County News A significant reform effort to reshape how Lee County voters choose their local leaders is now one step away from becoming law. House Bill 4001 (HB 4001)—a measure designed to bring single-member district elections to...
Safer Roads Ahead: Lee County’s Plan to Save Lives
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lee County is working on a big new plan to make our roads safer for everyone—drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians. It’s called the Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and it’s one of the most important transportation projects our community...
David vs. Goliath in Alva: Residents File Legal Challenge Against Controversial Duke-Cary-Povia Rezoning
Special to the East Lee County News In a bold stand for rural preservation, residents of Alva have taken legal action to challenge a rezoning decision that threatens to forever alter the character of their historic community. On March 5, 2025, the Lee County Commission voted to approve a massive...
Lee Commissioners Approve Agreement to Fund Lehigh Acres Sidewalk on Segment of Bell Boulevard
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to accept about $2 million in federal funding for construction and inspection services for a sidewalk along Bell Boulevard from Sunrise Boulevard to Albermarle Circle in Lehigh Acres. The project consists of...
Property Taxes
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser This past month, Governor DeSantis made a major statement that opened the floodgates of conversation. He stated what has been obvious to property rights lovers everywhere: that at some point, once you pay off all your debts, you are still...
Editors Choice
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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