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Skate Park Coming to Schandler Hall Community Park
A construction contract has been awarded to build a skate park in Schandler Hall Community Park, 419 Royal Palm Park...
Students & Volunteers Needed for National Postal Food Drive This Saturday in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Community Services is seeking volunteers this Saturday, May 9, to help support the National Postal Food Drive, one of...
(LA-MSID) Announces Strict Enforcement and Towing of Vehicles Illegally Parked in Right-of-Way
Mowing season for LA-MSID’s canals and lakes starts May 4th. To ensure the safe passageway of District vehicles and private...
Lee County Solid Waste to Begin Seasonal Adjustments to Collection Schedule
Residents of unincorporated Lee County, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Village of Estero and City of Bonita Springs are...
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Troubled Bridge Over Muddy Water
By: Amanda Cochran: Special to the 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...
Groovy 70’S Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner Returns April 18 To Support Lehigh Community Services
Community members are invited to step back into the “Groovy 70’s” while supporting an important local cause at the 2nd Annual Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner, benefiting Lehigh Community Services. The event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Club at Gateway, located at 12091 Gateway Greens Drive in Fort...
Florida Cracker Cowboy Heritage Festival to Launch Florida 250 Exhibit at Alva Museum
By Katrina Salokar – The ROAR, East Lee County News Three-day heritage weekend will celebrate Florida’s original cow hunters with demonstrations, storytelling, music and a new exhibit at the Alva Museum. Long before the cattle drives of Texas and the Hollywood image of the American West, Florida had its own...
Why Year-round Volunteer Support Matters for Southwest Florida’s Nonprofits
By: Charlotte Miller, Manager of External Affairs for Fort Myers and Naples, Florida Power & Light Company Every day across southwest Florida, volunteers are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service helps ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on...
Local Resident Reflects on Nearly Five Decades at FPL
When Alice “Jane” Wolford started as an associate draftsman at Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Western Division in August 1980, she drew maps by hand with pencils and rulers. Today, as a senior technical specialist at Toledo Blade Service Center, she manages major commercial projects using cutting-edge digital systems—a...
April Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 15 A casual, self-guided group for knitting, crochet and other needle arts. Join in to share projects, ideas...
April Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Book Discussion: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 In 1975, when a camp counselor discovers the 13-year-old daughter...
Lee County Parks & Recreation Offers Egg Hunts
Five Lee County Parks & Recreation sites will offer opportunities for children to put their egg-hunting skills to the test in advance of Easter, which is April 5. All information is available at www.leeparks.org. The days and locations for upcoming events are: March 21, Fort Myers: The Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt will...
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
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
