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Mind Cap Mushrooms: A New Frontier in Sustainable Food & Wellness in Fort Myers
By: Stephanie Cole Have you ever heard of Mind Cap Mushrooms? If not, let me introduce Daniel Waddell, a passionate...
Letter to the Community From the Salvation Army
By: Major Brenda Lane | Administrator, The Salvation Army Lehigh, LaBelle, Clewiston Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this...
5K Run at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Supports Kids Bringing Up Grades
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will hold the 17th annual BUG Chase 5K run on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Calusa Nature Center...
Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural Character
Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which...
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Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural Character
Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which could profoundly impact Northeast Lee County communities, including Alva, North Olga, and Buckingham. These amendments involve removing critical language from policies, goals, and objectives within the rural future land use...
Two Alva Events Remember the Fallen, POW & MIA
By: Katrina Salokar & James Kennedy On Saturday, December 14th, residents and neighbors gathered in two locations in Alva. First, to dedicate the Never Forget Garden Marker presented by the Alva Garden Club and hosted by the Alva Library and Museum, and then to lay Wreaths Across America at the...
Holiday Reminder From Alva Fire & Rescue
By: Jean P. Etcheverry | Fire Chief, Alva Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Happy Holidays, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner, and we would like to share some safety tips for decorating your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 835 residential structure fires are caused by...
East Lee County Welcomes the New Year! Blessings For 2025
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com — We Want to Hear From You! At the writing, I hope most of us are enjoying the Holiday cold snap—Florida style. In this issue of Voices of Lehigh, I hope to glance at the articles that Sheriff Marceno and Major Brenda Lane have prepared...
Lee County and its Partners Activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies to activate cold-weather outreach this week. Lee County Emergency Management, the Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate to implement plans during winter fronts such as the one anticipated this week....
Unexpected Journeys
By: Crystal Jones | Alva Church of God Sometimes, we need to be reminded just how much He loves us and is with us during the most difficult times in our lives. When the unexpected phone call occurs, the negative medical report, when the rug has been yanked out from...
Lehigh Rotary Club’s 18th Annual FREE Thanksgiving Community Meals
The smell of Thanksgiving will be in the air again. The Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its 18th Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal. The meal and the event are FREE for all in the community who have no place to go or who are unable to make their...
Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron Forming
By: Lieutenant Jesse Spencer The Civil Air Patrol will host a formation meeting for those interested in joining the new Lee County Composite Squadron. We are looking for adults ages 19+ with no age limit and young adults 12-18 interested in becoming members. Non-pilot, pilot, drone, communications, and many other...
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Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner
Please join us Monday, February 10th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner. This year’s Cracker Dinner Fundraiser will shed
January 20, 2025
Upcoming Educational and Community Events: League of Women Voters of Lee County
Affordable Housing: Building Resilience – Part 2 Date & Time:Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 AM – Registration & Networking9:30 AM – Program Begins Location:The Collaboratory2031 Jackson
January 20, 2025
Join Us at CEI’s Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast
Conservation and Environmental Initiatives (CEI), a Florida-based nonprofit committed to advocacy, conservation, and education, invites you to the Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast on Tuesday, January
January 20, 2025
LCEC Urges Members to Avoid Using Heaters as Temperatures Drop
As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective ways to manage energy usage
January 15, 2025
Two Performances Planned of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Tuesday, Feb. 4, at The First Presbyterian Church
January 15, 2025
We’re Purposely Being Divided But Have the Power to Stop It
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I can’t help but see and feel our
December 17, 2024
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