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September 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...
September 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...
Building Community in the East: Why You Have to Show Up for Family Dinner
By: Katrina Salokar In East Lee County, the ties that bind our neighborhoods, businesses, and individuals are stronger when we...
Lee County Public Safety Center Hosts Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop
By: Chad B. White In advance of the 2025 hurricane season, Lee County’s Horizon Council Business Issues Committee hosted a...
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Fresh Cuts & Full Hearts: Country Cuts Hosts Back-to-School Bash
Country Cuts brought the buzz—literally and figuratively—at this year’s Back-to-School Free Haircut Day on Sunday, delivering nearly 100 haircuts in just a few hours. Boys from Kindergarten to 12th grade lined up for their fresh start to the school year, with free school supplies handed out to set them up...
Protecting Pets from Bufo Toads: What Every Pet Owner Should Know
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Bufo toads—also known as cane toads or marine toads (Rhinella marina)—pose a serious threat to pets, especially dogs and cats. These large, toxic amphibians thrive in warm, humid areas like Florida, Texas, and Hawaii, and are known for...
River Oaks Preserve – Estero’s Natural Gemstone
Charlie Vavrina and Marlene Rodak | The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society It’s Tuesday morning and Florida Gulf Coast University students are arriving at River Oaks Preserve to earn required Service-Learning hours. They are greeted by a volunteer who quickly puts them to work. Today, the ground...
Fancy’s New Downtown Location Open for Business
Local restaurant owners Matthew and Alex Creach successfully opened the new downtown location of their gourmet southern food restaurant, Fancy’s, on Wednesday, August 6th. The highly-anticipated opening of Fancy’s second location culminated in a vibrant evening of elegant and elevated dining, as staff and guests alike absorbed the excitement of...
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: Hampton Ave. & Rivera Vista Blvd. will be under a Boil Water Notice. The city utilities crews are working on water mains in this area. This notice affects the users...
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 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based at Page Field in Fort Myers. Our squadron, officially launched on January 29, 2025, is part of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary and currently consists of...
School District to Partner with Bus Patrol to Protect Students
To keep students safe from motorists as they board and exit their school bus, the School District of Lee County is partnering with BusPatrol. BusPatrol is a stop-arm enforcement technology provider committed to making roads safer for students. Under the agreement, BusPatrol will place cameras on the stop arms of the School...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services Joins NBCUniversal for Annual Clear The Shelters Pet Adoption Event this August
Nationwide initiative has led to nearly 1.2 million adoptions & raised more than $5 million since 2015Lee County Domestic Animal Services has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31, which will include a waived adoption fee event on Saturday, Aug. 23. Animal Services...
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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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