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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...
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:...
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...
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,...
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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,...
Veterans Park Recreation Center hosts annual Community Health & Wellness Fair
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host its free annual Community Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres. The family-friendly event will focus on health education, wellness awareness and community resources. More than...
Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres hosts Community Yard Sale
Registration is open now for anyone who wants to sell items at the Lehigh Acres Community Yard Sale planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Fl. Clean out closets, garages, and homes to turn unused items into another...
Belle Realty And Coldwell Banker Celebrate Merger
East Lee County News Special A grand opening and ribbon cutting were held on January 8 in LaBelle to commemorate the merger of Belle Realty with Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, formally bringing the long-established local brokerage into the Coldwell Banker network. Belle Realty, a fixture in the LaBelle community for...
Smoke Under The Oaks Returns With Food, Music, And Community Pride
Special to the EastLeeNews.com THE 14TH ANNUAL SMOKE UNDER THE OAKS RIB FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LABELLE The 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Festival returned to Barron Park this January, bringing together rib teams, local businesses, and families for a day of barbecue, live music, and small-town celebration beneath...
Valerie’s House Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Children Grieve
Valerie’s House is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 10 years of serving grieving children, teens, and families across Southwest Florida. Founded in January 2016, Valerie’s House opened its doors as the first children’s bereavement center in Southwest Florida. The organization began with just 20 children meeting...
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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
