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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...
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...
Municipal Equipment Company (MECO Fire) Donates Helmets to Cadet Post 102
Cadets at the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District are wearing new, state-of-the-art fire helmets thanks to an equipment...
Invitation to Attend – Community Youth Hero Award Presentation
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District invites you to attend a presentation of our Community Youth Hero Award....
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Florida: The Living Library
By: Richard Erschik Florida isn’t just known for sunshine, beaches, and palm trees, it’s also home to one of the greatest living resources of wisdom in the country: SENIORS. With one of the highest concentrations of retirees in the United States, Florida is more than a retirement destination—it’s a living...
Municipal Equipment Company (MECO Fire) Donates Helmets to Cadet Post 102
Cadets at the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District are wearing new, state-of-the-art fire helmets thanks to an equipment donation from the Municipal Equipment Company (MECO Fire). This donation has a meaningful impact on the program, providing the cadets with the necessary equipment to train safely, participate in competitions,...
Invitation to Attend – Community Youth Hero Award Presentation
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District invites you to attend a presentation of our Community Youth Hero Award. The presentation will take place at Station 101 (1000 Joel Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33936) on Monday, July 7th, at 10:00 am. Our honoree is 13-year-old Dayton Diaz, who will...
Lee County Parks & Recreation reminds swimmers of a delayed opening at San Carlos Community Pool
Lee County Parks & Recreation is reminding swimmers that the San Carlos Community Pool, 8208 Sanibel Blvd., Fort Myers, will have a delayed opening on Friday, July 4. The pool will open at noon and remain open until 5 p.m. The delayed start allows pool staff to participate in the...
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 may very well feel that way. Conversations across local venues, networking events, and dinner tables echo the same growing frustration: dating in midlife feels like...
Freedom Fest 2025 Returns to Lehigh Acres with Fireworks and Community Celebration
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance – East Lee Chapter, in partnership with Victory Town Center and Victory Church, announces the return of Freedom Fest Lehigh Acres on Friday, July 4, 2025. Now in its fifth year, the free community celebration will feature live music, family fun, food vendors, and a...
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, and it’s vital to include your pets in your emergency preparedness plan. Storms can escalate quickly, leaving little time to act. This guide will help...
This Isn’t Smart Growth: Why Alva Deserves Better
Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse barns, and breathing room are still part of everyday life. But that way of life is now under direct threat. County officials have approved a...
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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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