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NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF LABELLE: BOIL WATER NOTICE
The City of LaBelle advises the public that due to a main waterline repair, the water supply for these locations: ...
Donate Today to Support One of Our Own – Jesse Spencer & the Lee County Civil Air Patrol
By: 1st Lt Jesse Spencer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary The Civil Air Patrol – Lee County Composite Squadron, a...
Veterans Park Recreation Center Hosts Drive-Thru Back-to-School Bash
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites families to gear up for the new school year at the Drive-Thru Back-to-School Bash...
August 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...
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services to hold a kitten adoption event
Kitten season is still in full swing and Lee County Domestic Animal Services has many kittens looking for caring homes. To assist with adoptions, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host Lee County Domestic Animal Services for a kitten adoption event. The event will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday,...
Veterans Park Recreation Center Hosts Drive-Thru Back-to-School Bash
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites families to gear up for the new school year at the Drive-Thru Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres. This free event is designed to help local students start the...
August 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 Let’s Play: End of Summer Bash 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games...
August Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for adults and children. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit and Stitch 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 20 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters join to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants...
Free Infant Safety Class Offered in Lehigh Acres This August
Golisano Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Safe Kids Southwest Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Lee County, invites new and expectant parents and grandparents to attend a free Infant Safety Class designed to help protect little ones from preventable injuries. The session will cover essential safety topics such...
Gulf Coast Humane Society breaks ground on new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic
The Gulf Coast Humane Society has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic that will provide lifesaving treatment and expand access to care for countless Southwest Florida pets who might otherwise go without. Located at 2010 Arcadia St. in Fort Myers, the future clinic will serve as a critical...
SWFL BBQ Showdown Returns on July 12: Get Ready to Bring the Heat
Free entry, live music, award-winning BBQ, and ice-cold craft beer collide for an unforgettable summer showdown in Downtown Fort Myers The smell of smoked meats, the sound of live music, and the buzz of friendly competition are set to take over Millennial Brewing Company on Saturday, July 12 from 12 PM...
LAFCRD Presents Community Youth Hero Award to Dayton Diaz
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District recognized 13-year-old Dayton Diaz as a Community Youth Hero today in a ceremony held at Station 101. The recognition stems from Dayton’s actions following the serious injury of his friend, Scott Walsh, while they were riding 4-wheelers and bicycles together in their...
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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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