by Bea Youngs- Paxson Special to the Gazette There is only one dance studio in Lehigh…
Month: May 2012
ECWCD Opens
Administrative Office
After many years of trying to build a building, today marks a new chapter in the…
Man Arrested In
Connection With Check Scam
Deputies have arrested Matthew Ryan McDonald as part of an ongoing investigation into the fraudulent use…
Sobriety Checkpoint Planned
A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for this weekend, beginning Friday, May 18, 2012. The operation will…
Postal Pointers:
Help Prevent Dog Bites
by Debra J. Mitchell – United States Postal Service Special to the Gazette May 19 –…
Youth Soccer Academy
To Start This Summer
By Renee’ Chupashko Lee County Parks & Recreation Special to the Gazette Youth Soccer Academy Ages 4-14 …
RoadWatch Advisory
by Debbie Tower, FDOT Special to the Gazette For people traveling northbound I75 in Charlotte County…
Protecting Your Identity
During Summer Travel
By the Lee County Sheriffs Office Special to the Gazette Your bags are packed, the car…
What’s Happening
Around Lehigh Acres
Burger King on Homestead Rd is closed for remodeling. Haney’s Café and Pub at the Microtel…
Underage Sex Sting
Nabs Two From Lehigh Acres
Nearly half the 31 men arrested in a Sarasota County underage sex sting were from Charlotte,…
Lighting Causes
Brush Fire
Lehigh Acres fire crews worked quickly to save one home from a half-acre brush fire. The…
Do You Have The FEVRR?
A nonpartisan organization called the Foundational Education of Voters Rights and Responsibilities, or FEVRR, will be…
Kindness in the Community
Dear Friends, I am happy to announce that the cell phone project we started last year…
Children Hospitalized
After Bus Crash
A school bus was involved in a crash with a pickup truck; 11 children were involved.…
The Planned
Redevelopment of Lehigh Acres
Last Saturday, nearly 60 people were at the East County Regional Library to hear the updates…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update May 14
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
Crime Stopper
Tips Lead To Arrest
Following widespread media coverage showing photos of suspects involved in the theft of lottery tickets from…
Chamber: Education
Award Dinner Scheduled
The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commence is hosting a Education Award Dinner. 5:00 p.m. May…
Haitian Flag Day
Scheduled at ELCHS
According to Lee County School District, East Lee County High School has the highest enrollment of…
ASIAN BUFFET –
“The Biggest Buffet in Lehigh Acres”
Another Chinese Buffet is what we thought, and yes of course “all you can eat” none…
Purchase of
Lehigh Spring/Leeland Lake
Dear Editor, Purchase of Lehigh Spring/Leeland Lake: If we want to make this happen, the community…
The Banking System and
Three Dead Presidents, is there a link?
Dear Editor, This short article is merely for you the reader to make your own conclusion.…
Arts of the Inland
Meeting Scheduled
The Arts of the Inland meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 .at…
Why not make
breakfast in Bed for MOM
Start with Eggs Benedict. INGREDIENTS 2½ Cups cut-up fully cooked smoked ham 10 Poached Eggs ¼…
Community Plan
Workshop Scheduled Saturday
From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, will be the Lehigh Acres Community…
ECWCD Celebrates
Campus Grand Opening
On Thursday, May 17, East County Water Control District (ECWCD) will host a campus dedication ceremony…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update May 11
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will honor our county’s fallen officers at the 2012 Law Enforcement Memorial Service…
Groundbreaking
Ceremony Held at ELCHS
East Lee County High School held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new expanded JROTC Leadership Academy, …
Fountain Crest Hosts
3rd Annual Ladies Fashion Show
Fountain Crest Retirement Community held its 3rd annual Ladies Fashion Show. The fashions were from Antony’s…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update May 10
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
Miracles Imaging
To Hold Open House
Miracles Imaging continues the grand opening celebration of its new Lehigh Acres location from 9 a.m.…
Planning Group
Supports Plaza Makeover
With unanimous support from the Lehigh Acres Community Planning Panel, approval was reached Wednesday night for…
Commissioner Bigelow
Submits Resignation
4:53 p.m. update Commissioner Brian Bigelow resigned his Lee County commission seat Thursday – well, at…
Update on Deputy Shooting
by Lee County Sheriff Office 9:34 A.M. On Wednesday May 9, 2012, at approximately 7:19 p.m.…
Gardner Wants Palm Tree
Donation Moved by County
Robert Riefer wants to make a generous and unique gift to Lee County. He wants to…
Deputy Shot,
Hunt On For Suspects
Update: 11:43 p.m. A simple traffic stop intensified into a deputy-involved shooting in Lee County. Officials with…
What Was the Recent Reception
for Commissioner Frank Mann Like?
By Curt Middleton Executive Editor Don’t look for a report here on this page. It wasn’t…
Writers Association
Becomes An Affiliate Member
ARTS OF THE INLAND WELCOMES GULF COAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION AS AFFILIATE MEMBER Arts of the Inland…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update May 9
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
“I NEED YOU NOW…” PART I
Welcome back to the Education Affect. When your children were first born, the slightest whimper would…