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Midwest Food Bank Raises Over $250,000 To Fight Food Insecurity In Florida
By: JP Almonacid | Midwest Food Bank Florida, 239.690.1722 Jalmonacid@midwestfoodbank.org Midwest Food Bank Florida hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Winter...
A New Era In Healthcare For Communities Of Lehigh & Eastern Lee County
By: Mike Welch | voicesoflehigh.com—We Want to Hear From You! At this year’s Chamber Gala many in the business community...
Special Equestrians Celebrates a Night of Miracles at TASTE OF LOVE 2025
Under the glimmer of Hollywood lights and the heartfelt theme “Be a STAR for Special Equestrians,” the 2025 Taste of...
Local Girl Scout’s Gold Award Project Enhances Community Emergency Preparedness
The Girl Scout motto is “Be prepared,” and seventeen-year-old Catelyn Holcomb is embodying this by making a life-saving impact in...
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Local Girl Scout’s Gold Award Project Enhances Community Emergency Preparedness
The Girl Scout motto is “Be prepared,” and seventeen-year-old Catelyn Holcomb is embodying this by making a life-saving impact in her community through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Operation Hometown Heroes. This innovative project, developed in collaboration with the Sanibel Fire Department, provided hands-on emergency response training to local...
One Senior Citizen + One Rain Barrel + Some Paint and Artistic Talent = Seniors Helping Seniors Pay their Water Utility Bills in Lehigh Acres
The 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest is a unique way to help seniors in need who are struggling to pay their water bills The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA), Lehigh Community Services, and Lehigh Acres Senior Center are excited to announce the 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting...
Bringing the Arts to All: Lighthouse Clients Attend NCO Concert
Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from Naples Community Orchestra (NCO), Lighthouse clients will attend their Pops Concert, Broadway Baby! On March 22, 2025. NCO is a group of professional and community-based musicians who have been providing over 30 years of high-quality classical music concerts. They share a community...
Gateway Services Community Development District Breaks Ground on Park Improvements and New Administrative Building
Gateway Services Community Development District (GSCDD) celebrated the groundbreaking of a significant community enhancement project on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11301 Gateway Boulevard in Fort Myers. The project includes major park improvements and the construction of a new administrative building, representing a multi-million-dollar investment. The park project will feature...
Lee County’s Disappointing Decision: Prioritizing Developers Over Residents in Alva’s Rural Corridor
By: Amanda Cochran This recent decision by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to approve the rezoning of almost 800 acres of agricultural land in Alva to make way for 1,100 clustered, tract homes in the most rural corridor of the county on behalf of the applicant, Neal Communities...
Charles Ross Appler Turns One Hundred!
World War II, Navy Hospital Corps veteran Charles Appler was surprised to see many of his closest friends and family at the Westminster Florist in Lehigh Acres during his birthday week recently as he went in to pick up an arrangement. “Happy Birthday!!! Surprise!!!” shouted everyone as he looked up...
School Buses and Our Roadways – A Call of Action – Housing Assistance from the Salvation Army – Chamber March Gala ‘25
By: Mike Welch | Voices of Lehigh Along with the outrage and fear about the reckless and dangerous conditions on our area’s roadways comes the utter disregard of a number of aggressive motorists who ignore the rules of safety for our school children and buses. Along with the tragedies that...
Pet Health Topic: Periodontal Disease in Cats and Dogs
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DMV | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Periodontal Disease in Small Animals Periodontal disease is an infection and inflammation of the deep tissues that surround and support the teeth. Up to 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some level of periodontal...
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May 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
April 15, 2025
May 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 Book
April 15, 2025
Property Taxes
By: The Honorable Matt Caldwell | Lee County Property Appraiser This past month, Governor DeSantis made a major statement that opened the floodgates of conversation.
April 10, 2025
Arts of the Inland March Art Gala – March 22
EAST LEE COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL The recent show was a vibrant celebration of talent, showcasing an impressive array of artistic expression. Topping the event, James
April 10, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Spring Into Flavor Alva’s Own Rooster’s Produce On Route 80
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce Spring has sprung, and Southwest Florida’s bounty is bursting with flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80.
April 10, 2025
Walt Disney On Transportation And Urban Planning
By: Terri Lewis | Director, Planet Connected IDEAS FOR LEE COUNTY TO ADDRESS CONGESTION PROBLEMS We hear a lot of frustration about congestion in Lee
April 10, 2025
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