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Lee County District 5 At A Crossroads
By: Butch Swank | Goodlad & Swank You organize, you show up, you support someone who reflects your community, and...
The System Behind the Seat
How appointments, primary elections, and a 2026 ballot question could shape the future of Lee County government By Katrina SalokarEast...
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...
Local Voice, Local Choice: Choosing Commissioners by Single-Member Districts
DATE/TIME: February 7, 2026, 9:30am to 11:30am (9:30 Registration & Networking, 10:00 Program Starts) COST: Free LOCATION: East County Regional Library, 881...
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Who Holds The Levers Of Power In Lee County?
By: Katrina Salokar | Roar | EastLeeNews.com APPOINTMENTS, POWER, AND THE 2026 RECKONING: HOW LEE COUNTY GOT HERE AND WHAT VOTERS DECIDE NEXT The appointment of Trish Petrosky to the Lee County Commission’s District 5 seat has drawn attention not only to a single vacancy, but to the systems that...
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 & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a...
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 on months of community encouragement and a renewed commitment to public service. Her filing follows the submission of her application to Governor Ron DeSantis for appointment to the same seat,...
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) for property tax reform. While there are pros and cons to each of the proposals, HJR 207 stands out as the best proposal to increase the savings to homestead property...
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 Avenue and Daniels Parkway, including restructuring lanes to add a second northbound right turn lane. The improvements include: Analysis of the current intersection demonstrates that the three existing northbound left...
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...
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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
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
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
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,
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
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
