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The School District of Lee County is proud to report that the just-released 2024-2025 School Grades report shows signifi...
09/07/2025

The School District of Lee County is proud to report that the just-released 2024-2025 School Grades report shows significant improvement for four former “D” schools and removes them from the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of School Improvement. Amanecer Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, J. Colin English Elementary, and Lemuel Teal Middle School all improved from a “D” to a “C.” No school received an “F” in the report.

Read More: eastleenews.com/fde-school-grades/

LAFCRD Cadet Post 102 Announces Fundraising Car Wash on Saturday, July 19The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue Distri...
08/07/2025

LAFCRD Cadet Post 102 Announces Fundraising Car Wash on Saturday, July 19

The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District invites the public to stop by Station 102 on Saturday, July 19, from 9am-12pm for a special fundraiser hosted by our Cadet Post 102. The cadets will be washing cars for donations to help defray travel costs to state competitions. Visitors are welcome to check out Truck 102 and other apparatus in the bay while their vehicle is being cleaned.

Read More: eastleenews.com/post-102-car-wash-july-19/

Florida: The Living Library By: Richard ErschikFlorida isn’t just known for sunshine, beaches, and palm trees, it’s also...
07/07/2025

Florida: The Living Library

By: Richard Erschik

Florida isn’t just known for sunshine, beaches, and palm trees, it’s also home to one of the greatest living resources of wisdom in the country: SENIORS.

With one of the highest concentrations of retirees in the United States, Florida is more than a retirement destination—it's a living library of life experiences waiting to be shated. And yet, in today’s age of the internet, smartphones and social media, many young people are turning to Google for direction and answers instead of turning to someone who’s already lived through the life and experiences of what they’re going through.

Read More: eastleenews.com/florida-the-living-library/

🎤 Live at The Buck: The Unstoppable Betty Fox! 🎶Friday, July 11th, 2025 • 8–11PMInside Stage • $20 Admission Buckingham ...
07/07/2025

🎤 Live at The Buck: The Unstoppable Betty Fox! 🎶
Friday, July 11th, 2025 • 8–11PM

Inside Stage • $20 Admission Buckingham Blues Bar

🔥 Soul. Grit. Power. Passion. 🔥
Don’t miss your chance to experience the incredible Betty Fox, one of the fiercest voices in soul and blues today, right here in our own town at the Buckingham Blues Bar.

Raised on gospel and trained in soul, Betty Fox delivers goosebumps-on-your-arm vocals and a stage presence that grips you from the first note. With powerhouse performances that have earned her accolades across the U.S. and Europe, she’s been called “a soul singer’s soul singer”—a rare blend of raw emotion and musical precision.

🎶 From B.B. King’s stage to festival headliners across the South, Betty brings the fire wherever she goes—and this Friday, she’s bringing it to Buckingham.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of blues, soul, and heart.

Seating is limited, so come early, bring your friends, and settle in for a voice that’ll blow the roof off the bar (in the best way).

👉 More info: www.buckinghambar.com

Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for LandownersBy: James Kennedy | East Lee County NewsIn the May 2025 edition, I wr...
07/07/2025

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 Lee County—our land, our local food, and the legacy that makes this place different from anywhere else in Florida. Since then, the conversations haven’t stopped.

READ MORE: eastleenews.com/real-options-for-landowners/

The City of LaBelle announces that, effective immediately,fluoride will no longer be added to the municipal water supply...
06/07/2025

The City of LaBelle announces that, effective immediately,
fluoride will no longer be added to the municipal water supply.

This decision follows a comprehensive review of water treatment practices, community
feedback, and updated regulatory guidance. After careful consideration, city officials
determined that discontinuing the fluoridation process aligns with the evolving needs and
preferences of our residents while continuing to meet all state and federal water quality
standards.

Read More: eastleenews.com/labelle-discontinues-fluoride/

July 4th was a hit and LaBelle! Check out these highlights. See you next year!
06/07/2025

July 4th was a hit and LaBelle! Check out these highlights. See you next year!

🔥🏍️ BIKEFEST AT THE BUCK Buckingham Blues Bar! 🏍️🔥Rev up your engines and head to Buckingham Blues Bar on Friday, July 1...
06/07/2025

🔥🏍️ BIKEFEST AT THE BUCK Buckingham Blues Bar! 🏍️🔥
Rev up your engines and head to Buckingham Blues Bar on Friday, July 12th from 12–5 PM for one of the hottest biker events of the summer!

💦 BIKE WASH: 12–3 PM
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🛍️ Local Vendors

Whether you’re rolling in on two wheels or just love the biker vibe, you don’t want to miss this! It’s all going down at:

📍 5641 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL
📞 239-693-7111
🌐 www.buckinghambar.com

Tag your crew, shine up that chrome, and ride on out to the bar that never disappoints. 🤘

See you in church! Alva Church of God, Alva FL
06/07/2025

See you in church! Alva Church of God, Alva FL

🎆🇺🇸 LaBelle Lit Up the Night—Rain or Shine! 🇺🇸🎆What an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration in Barron Park! Huge tha...
05/07/2025

🎆🇺🇸 LaBelle Lit Up the Night—Rain or Shine! 🇺🇸🎆

What an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration in Barron Park! Huge thanks to the City of LaBelle and the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation for putting on a phenomenal event for the whole community. Even with the rain showers, the spirit never wavered—families showed up, kids played, music filled the air, and the fireworks lit up the sky like only LaBelle can do it.

This is what small-town pride looks like: resilience, community, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue. 💥🌧️❤️

To everyone who helped plan, organize, sponsor, perform, and show up—THANK YOU for making this celebration one to remember. Barron Park was the place to be!

Tagging:
📍 of LaBelle
📍 Downtown Revitalization Corporation - LRDC

’tStopUs

Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In FloridaBy: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Wellness CenterHurric...
05/07/2025

Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida

By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Wellness Center

Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30, and it’s vital to include your pets in your emergency preparedness plan. Storms can escalate quickly, leaving little time to act. This guide will help ensure your pets are safe before, during, and after a disaster.

READ MORE: eastleenews.com/readying-your-pets-for-hurricane-season/

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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.