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Lee County and its partners activate cold-weather outreach plan
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human...
Amanda Cochran Officially Files for Lee County Commission District 5
By: East Lee County News Staff Amanda Cochran has officially filed for the Lee County Commission District 5 seat, building...
Why HJR 207 Is the Smartest Step Toward Property Tax Relief
By: Matt Caldwell This week (November 17th, 2025) the House considered eight bills (seven constitutional amendments and a general bill)...
Lee Commissioners Award Contract for Intersection Improvements at Daniels Parkway and Treeline Avenue
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to construct improvements to the intersection of Treeline...
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New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday, Nov. 14
Crews will begin to shift traffic to the newly constructed, fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Motorists will begin driving on the new bridge in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 14. Once the traffic is shifted,...
Lee Commissioners Continue Commitment to Public Safety Infrastructure
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to strengthening the community’s public safety infrastructure with votes to design new, resilient communications towers and to design a new EMS station in Alva. Commissioners voted to award a $1.18 million contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the design...
Roundabout Construction Alters Traffic at Buckingham & Gunnery
The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce crews are entering the third phase of construction for the Buckingham and Gunnery roads roundabout, which will be constructed in two stages. Motorists are urged to use caution as traffic patterns change. PHASE III STAGE 1 Beginning Oct. 22, Gunnery...
Florida’s Agricultural Regional Projects Program – $25 Million Grant Announcement
By: East Lee County News Staff $25 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Agricultural Water Projects Program supports regional partnerships to protect Florida’s water and strengthen farming communities The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has opened applications for the Agricultural Regional Projects Program, offering $25 million...
Lee County Public Safety to Add Autonomous Drones to Help Safeguard the Public and First Responders
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County. The purchase of secure docks for these four drones will be brought forward for Board consideration...
Lee Commissioners approve contract to remove vegetation from Ten Mile Canal
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to flood mitigation with a vote Tuesday to award a contract to remove vegetation that can impede the flow of water in Ten Mile Canal south of US 41. The contractor, Sandhill Environmental Services LLC, expects to begin the work in late...
Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Waters
By: Amanda Cochran | Special to East Lee County News When people think of “old Florida” in Southwest Florida, small historic cow towns like Alva, Fort Denaud, and LaBelle often come to mind. These communities sit near the point where four counties—Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Charlotte—meet at what is known...
Lee Commissioners Approve Contracts to Pave Roadways in Lehigh Acres
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to countywide infrastructure by awarding a $1 million contract to pave 13.7 lane miles on currently unpaved roads throughout Lehigh Acres. Contractor Pavement Maintenance LLC is expected to begin work in October to pave 57 road segments in the area....
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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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