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Lee County Solid Waste Launches Ninth Annual “Donated not Wasted” Food Rescue Campaign
Lee County Solid Waste announces the return of its ninth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, a three-week initiative designed to...
LeeTran expands ULTRA On-Demand Service Area in Lehigh Acres
LeeTran is expanding its ULTRA Mobility-on-Demand (MoD) service area in Lehigh Acres, increasing access to key community destinations and providing...
Lee County 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...
FSW to Host Annual Give Kids A Smile Day
Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day from 8 a.m....
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts 11th annual Flip This Kennel
Lee County Domestic Services will hold its annual Flip This Kennel competition this year in gold medal style. Animal Services, along with various county agencies, area shelters and rescues, will decorate kennels and catteries in this year’s Olympic theme to highlight shelter pets in the county’s adoption center. All cats...
As Data Centers Eye Florida, FPL Says Customers Won’t Foot the Bill
Data centers serve as critical IT infrastructure for everything from shopping apps and streaming services to email and artificial intelligence. Florida lawmakers and regulators are preparing for a potential influx of data centers as demand for these online services grows. This is an edited transcript of a conversation with FPL President...
Alva Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale Is March 14
The Alva Garden Club’s annual Strawberry Festival is set for Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alva Methodist Church, 21441 Pearl Street in Alva. The festival’s highlights are servings of homemade strawberry shortcake, hundreds of plants for sale, a bake sale and a book sale. Craft vendors,...
Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: Celebrating 500 Years of South Florida Cattle History at the 2026 Cracker Dinner
The Southwest Florida Historical Society announces its 2026 Annual Cracker Dinner Fundraiser. This year’s program, titled “Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: 500 Years of Cattle History in South Florida,” will be held Saturday evening, March 21st at Marion Hall, St. Cecilia Catholic Community, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. The event begins...
Lee County and Its Partners Conduct Cold-Weather Outreach
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for continued cold-weather outreach. Plans include: The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services and partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. Additional...
Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for Feb. 14 in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids, lithium batteries and pool chemicals Saturday, Feb. 14. The Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks...
LCEC Urges Members to Conserve Energy During Cold Snap
Due to the extreme cold warning in Florida, LCEC is asking members to take simple conservation steps over the next few days. These actions will help maintain regional grid reliability. Usage is currently higher as a result of more residents and businesses utilizing heaters. Heating can cost three times more...
Lee County and Its Partners Continue Cold-weather Outreach into Next Week
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for continued cold-weather outreach into next 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,...
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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
