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East Lee Communities Return To “The Season – 2025”
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com—We Want to Hear From You! Recently on January 6th the East Lee Chamber hosted the...
Happy New Year From Lehigh Community Services
By: Lehigh Community Services This is always a very busy time for everyone, we’re thinking of the needs of our...
LCEC Urges Members to Avoid Using Heaters as Temperatures Drop
As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective...
Mind Cap Mushrooms: A New Frontier in Sustainable Food & Wellness in Fort Myers
By: Stephanie Cole Have you ever heard of Mind Cap Mushrooms? If not, let me introduce Daniel Waddell, a passionate...
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Mind Cap Mushrooms: A New Frontier in Sustainable Food & Wellness in Fort Myers
By: Stephanie Cole Have you ever heard of Mind Cap Mushrooms? If not, let me introduce Daniel Waddell, a passionate entrepreneur and Fort Myers native, and his team, who have embarked on this new Mushroom “Wave” sweeping the country. They are here to answer all your questions and invite you...
Letter to the Community From the Salvation Army
By: Major Brenda Lane | Administrator, The Salvation Army Lehigh, LaBelle, Clewiston Dear Friends and Community Family, I hope this note finds each of you well and enjoying the beautiful weather we are having, can you believe we are already halfway through November!! Christmas is upon us!! We here at...
5K Run at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Supports Kids Bringing Up Grades
The Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will hold the 17th annual BUG Chase 5K run on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers. The race will benefit the Fort Myers-Metro Kiwanis Club’s BUG (Bring Up Grades) program and other local club sponsored youth service projects. Participants can find...
Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural Character
Special to East Lee County News Lee County staff has proposed significant amendments to the Lee County Comprehensive Plan, which could profoundly impact Northeast Lee County communities, including Alva, North Olga, and Buckingham. These amendments involve removing critical language from policies, goals, and objectives within the rural future land use...
Two Alva Events Remember the Fallen, POW & MIA
By: Katrina Salokar & James Kennedy On Saturday, December 14th, residents and neighbors gathered in two locations in Alva. First, to dedicate the Never Forget Garden Marker presented by the Alva Garden Club and hosted by the Alva Library and Museum, and then to lay Wreaths Across America at the...
Holiday Reminder From Alva Fire & Rescue
By: Jean P. Etcheverry | Fire Chief, Alva Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Happy Holidays, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner, and we would like to share some safety tips for decorating your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 835 residential structure fires are caused by...
East Lee County Welcomes the New Year! Blessings For 2025
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com — We Want to Hear From You! At the writing, I hope most of us are enjoying the Holiday cold snap—Florida style. In this issue of Voices of Lehigh, I hope to glance at the articles that Sheriff Marceno and Major Brenda Lane have prepared...
Lee County and its Partners Activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies to activate cold-weather outreach this week. Lee County Emergency Management, the Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate to implement plans during winter fronts such as the one anticipated this week....
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March Programs at East County Regional Library
Adult Programs Let’s Play: Chess & More 3 p.m. Monday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Calling gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Join friends and
February 20, 2025
Audubon of Southwest Florida: Upcoming Events, Outings, and Announcements
Our field trip schedule for all of 2025 is now posted on our website. Upcoming outings include: Sunday, February 16 – Rotary Park Tuesday, March 18
February 6, 2025
Lee Commissioners vote to remove fluoride from Lee County Utilities drinking water
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2025) voted to discontinue adding fluoride to Lee County Utilities drinking water. To view the
February 6, 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the First New Construction Affordable Housing Rental Community in Lee County in Over 15 Years
What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hermosa North Fort Myers, Phase I & II. When: February 5th, 2025, at 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM. Where: 16321 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort
January 30, 2025
Book Signing & Pizza at SWFL Historical Society Sunday February 2nd @ 3:30pm
Seventy years is a long, long time—especially for a pizza shop! Our good friend and historian, Cesar Becerra, is on a quest to bite down
January 30, 2025
Blue Waters Development Group Hosts Community Blood Drive to Support OneBlood
Blue Waters Development Group (“BWDG”), a local commercial real estate developer, is proud to announce that it will be hosting its second annual blood drive
January 29, 2025
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