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Groundbreaking Ceremony for LCEC Sanibel Service Center

October 21, 2025

LCEC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Sanibel Service Center, on Monday, November 3 at 9:00...

Junior Achievement Laureates Joined by Congressman Byron Donalds, Invest in Future Workforce

October 20, 2025

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region...

Free guided Walk Showcases Former Buckingham Army Air Field Site at Lee County’s Wild Turkey Strand Preserve

October 20, 2025

Celebrate the Veterans Day holiday with a free guided history walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at...

November Programs at Riverdale Public Library

October 16, 2025

Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to...

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November Programs at East County Regional Library

October 16, 2025

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 Vincent Van Gogh: His Life, Art and Rise to Fame 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 Learn about the life and rise to fame of Dutch...

Lee Commissioners Approve Construction Contract for Lehigh Acres Sidewalk on Segment of Bell Boulevard

October 7, 2025

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a construction contract to complete the Bell Boulevard sidewalk project in Lehigh Acres. This Lee County Department of Transportation project’s construction phase is fully funded through the Federal Highway Administration. On May 6, the Board approved a grant agreement for...

Southwest Florida Spirit Halloween Stores Support Golisano Children’s Hospital Throughout October

October 6, 2025

This October, Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children campaign is helping make hospital stays brighter for young patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through Oct. 31, shoppers can round up or donate at checkout, with every dollar directly funding Golisano’s Child Life program, ensuring hospital stays are less “scary” year-round. In addition,...

Rooster’s Produce Pumpkin Patch Reopens October 3rd

October 3, 2025

Fall is back at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80, and with it comes a favorite community tradition—the Autumn Pumpkin Patch, reopening on Thursday, October 3rd. Each year, Rooster’s fills its market with colorful displays of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations that draw families from across the area. The patch features...

Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for Oct. 11 in Lehigh Acres

October 3, 2025

Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals, on Saturday, Oct. 11. The collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held...

Smoke Under The Oaks: Rib Fest Returns To LaBelle January 10, 2026

October 1, 2025

By: Jerika Mungillo | Executive Director, LDRC LaBelle’s favorite tradition is firing up again! The 14th Annual Smoke Under the Oaks Rib Fest is set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Barron Park. The day kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony...

Lehigh Community Services Wins $10,000 Grant To Power Disaster Relief Efforts

October 1, 2025

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lehigh Community Services, a trusted nonprofit serving Lehigh Acres since 1977, is celebrating a major win that will boost its ability to respond during disasters. Thanks to overwhelming community support, the organization has secured a $10,000 grant from Safeco Insurance and Liberty...

Unite Lehigh: A Community Coming Together

October 1, 2025

By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Growth is nothing new in Lehigh Acres. We’ve been watching new homes, new storefronts, and new families arrive in waves for years now. But with all that growth has come a simple, pressing question: how do we make sure the people who...

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