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Lee County and its Partners Activate Cold Weather Outreach PlanLee County Government is coordinating with its partner ag...
08/01/2025

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.

Read More: eastleenews.com/lee-county-cold-weather-plan/

HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT THE BUCKBackyard Bluesfest featuring Selwyn Birchwood,Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band,...
07/01/2025

HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT THE BUCK

Backyard Bluesfest featuring Selwyn Birchwood,
Tommy Lee Cook & The Buckingham Blues Band,
and Carolyn Wonderland
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 @ 2-8pm

In The Backyard
$20.00 Admission

No Coolers or Pets in the Backyard, Please.

Live Music with Tommy Lee Cook &
The Buckingham Blues Band
w/Rex Bongo and Harry Cassano
Wednesday Nights from 8-11pm
Sunday Afternoons from 3-6pm

Free Admission
No Smoking Inside During Shows, Please.

For More Info:
www.buckinghambar.com

05/01/2025

We are excited to announce our first public fundraiser event on January 14th. Please join us that day with our partners at Hummus Republic at the Gulf Coast Town Center from 2-6 pm. Stop by for lunch or dinner and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to our organization, East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group! We hope to see you there. Hummus Republic has a wide range of menu options including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Donate directly via PayPal with the link below too.
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Dozens of Bestselling Authors Coming to Lee CountyTwenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County...
05/01/2025

Dozens of Bestselling Authors Coming to Lee County

Twenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County to talk to fans and sign books at the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1. The festival takes place at the Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St., and brings in internationally recognized authors for adults, teens and children to celebrate the power of reading, promote literacy and library services and encourage a community-wide culture of reading for recreation and personal development.

Read More: eastleenews.com/bestselling-authors-coming-to-lee/

Proposed Changes to Lee County Comprehensive Plan Threaten Northeast Lee County’s Rural CharacterSpecial to East Lee Cou...
04/01/2025

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 category.

Read More: eastleenews.com/proposed-changes-threaten-northeast-lee-rural/

5K Run at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Supports Kids Bringing Up GradesThe Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will ...
04/01/2025

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 the link to register online at MetroMcGregorKiwanis.com and clicking on fundraisers. Due to the nature of the course the race is capped at 400 registered runners. Sponsorship opportunities are now available starting at the $100 level.

Read More: eastleenews.com/5k-at-calusa-nature-center/

Luxury Custom Home Builders vs. Mass Production Builders: Why AR Homes® Fort Myers is Your Best Choice in SW FloridaBy: ...
03/01/2025

Luxury Custom Home Builders vs. Mass Production Builders: Why AR Homes® Fort Myers is Your Best Choice in SW Florida

By: Suzie Spiro

When building your dream home, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In Florida, homebuyers often weigh the benefits of a luxury custom home builder like AR Homes® Fort Myers against mass-production national builders. While mass-production builders may offer affordability and speed, luxury custom builders deliver unparalleled quality, individuality, and a tailored home-building experience. Here’s why selecting a luxury custom home builder is the superior choice for crafting your dream home.

Read More: eastleenews.com/why-ar-homes-ft-myers-is-best-choice-in-swfl/

Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee CountyBy: Arthur IngramCrime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window...
03/01/2025

Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee County

By: Arthur Ingram

Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent shout. But in Lee County, the menace has grown quieter. Today’s threats arrive in subtle forms—an innocent-looking email, a casual text, or even the unexpected chime of your phone. While declining rates of violent crime signal progress, a new wave of deception thrives in the digital shadows, reshaping how we think about safety and security.

Read More: eastleenews.com/crime-changes-in-lee-county/

Two Alva Events Remember the Fallen, POW & MIABy: Katrina Salokar & James KennedyOn Saturday, December 14th, residents a...
02/01/2025

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 Alva Cemetery at Noon.

Read More: eastleenews.com/alva-events-remember-the-fallen/

02/01/2025

We are excited to announce we will have a featured artist for the month of January. It will be the artist Stacy Moody. She creates beautiful art with glass. We will hold a reception at the gallery this Thursday, Jan. 2, 4-6pm. Come by and meet the talented and skilled, Stacy Moody.

Montage Women’s ClubThe Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County...
01/01/2025

Montage Women’s Club

The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our January meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers, corner of College Parkway and the Summerlin Road overpass. Meetings begin at 11:30am with a short social period followed by lunch at Noon followed by an informative speaker program and a short business meeting. Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for a luncheon.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Read More: eastleenews.com/montage-womens-club-27/

Sheriff’s Budget—More Questions Than AnswersSpecial to East Lee NewsWith all the recent press regarding the Lee County S...
31/12/2024

Sheriff’s Budget—More Questions Than Answers

Special to East Lee News

With all the recent press regarding the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget, audit, and related topics. There are more questions than answers.

Recent events have rekindled questions regarding Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s ethics, decisions, budget expenses, and budget requests. Recent meetings and communication from Kevin Karnes have discussed the complexities of a related audit. Some Lee County Commissioners have recently begun making suggestions to change the way the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is funded by suggesting an alternative approach, the MSTU (Municipal Services Taxing Unit) as opposed to the current mechanism (Lee County General Fund).

Read More: eastleenews.com/sheriffs-budget/

Six Mile Cypress Slough Photo Contest Now Accepting EntriesFriends of Six Mile Cypress Slough PreserveEntries are now be...
31/12/2024

Six Mile Cypress Slough Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Entries are now being accepted for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 2025 Photo Contest honoring Carolyn Babb. The deadline is January 31, 2025.

Read More: eastleenews.com/six-mile-cypress-slough-photo-contest/

January Programs at East County Regional LibraryRead More: eastleenews.com/january-2025-east-county-regional-library/
30/12/2024

January Programs at East County Regional Library

Read More: eastleenews.com/january-2025-east-county-regional-library/

January Programs at Riverdale Public LibraryRead More: eastleenews.com/january-2025-at-riverdale-public-library/
30/12/2024

January Programs at Riverdale Public Library

Read More: eastleenews.com/january-2025-at-riverdale-public-library/

Mind Cap Mushrooms: A New Frontier in Sustainable Food & Wellness in Fort MyersBy: Stephanie ColeHave you ever heard of ...
29/12/2024

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 to be part of this Groovy Wave, too!

Read More: eastleenews.com/mind-cap-mushrooms/

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About Our Publication

To better serve the Southwest Florida community, two of Southwest Florida’s most successful direct-mail newsletters have merged to create The East Lee County News: The Roar. The Merchant Marketer (est. 1992) and The Corridor Paper (est. 1999) service over 65,000 residents in the Lehigh Acres and Daniel’s Corridor region.

The East Lee County News is a free local resource, serving as the “Business Billboard” for area companies. Residents and visitors located in Alva, Buckingham, FGCU & Alico, Gateway, Lehigh Acres, and RSW-Airport communities rely on its content for current deals, neighborhood news, and updates from community leaders.

This publication features not only the important, necessary news articles but also the desirable “feel-good” stories about this community.