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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
VEG ER for Pets Opens Emergency Vet Hospital in Fort Myers
New 24/7 Emergency Vet in Fort Myers, FL Provides a Compassionate, Customer-focused Pet Emergency Care Experience VEG ER for Pets, a global leader in emergency veterinary care dedicated to supporting people and their pets when they need it most, is proud to announce the opening of its newest hospital in...
February Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Spanish Conversation Club 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Are you ready to take your Spanish-speaking skills to the next level? Come test your...
February 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 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 9, 23 Join friends and friendly competitors alike for games of strategy, chance and fun. Bring your own...
Florida’s First Slick City Set to Open in January 2026
First-of-its-Kind Indoor Slide Park Brings All-Ages Action and Community Spirit to the Gulf Coast Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park designed for all ages, is making its Florida debut with the grand opening of Slick City Fort Myers, set for late January 2026....
AI & Chat GPT for Beginners Introduction and Workshop – a Big Success at River Hall’s Cascades 55+ Community
48 senior residents of the River Hall Cascades 55+ Community recently gathered for an engaging and highly praised “AI & ChatGPT for Beginners” introduction and workshop conducted by Cascades resident Rich Erschik, a well-known international online instructor and educator. Designed specifically for beginners, the session explained what ChatGPT is, where...
Lee County Mosquito Control Hosts Free Tire Drop-Off Event to Reduce Mosquito-Borne Risks
Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) will host a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Friday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its facility located at 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres. The event is designed to help reduce mosquito breeding grounds and protect public health. Discarded tires...
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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
