Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott has submitted the Sheriff’s Office proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014…
Month: May 2013
Hurricane Season Starts June 1
… Are You Ready?
By NOAA In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active…
A Professional Network For
Women Is Coming To Lehigh Acres
The Professional Network for Women in Lehigh Acres is a professional networking group where our purpose is to…
Lehigh Acres Icon Passes Away
Eugen Borosch, 74, passed away May 30, 2013. Borosch was known for redeveloping the Homestead Shopping…
Lehigh Acres Sweetbay
Has Been Sold
Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of the BI-LO and Winn-Dixie grocery store chains, will acquire substantially all…
FHP Update on Wednesdays
SR 82 Two Vehicle Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a minivan and a semi-truck Wednesday morning…
No Takers So Far
For Scholarship Money
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary wants to give away money in the form of scholarships…
Firehouse Theatre’s New Season
The Firehouse Theatre in LaBelle is offering a new line up of five entertaining plays this…
Deputies Searching
For Church Vandals
Lee County deputies are hoping security footage will help identify three men responsible for breaking into a church…
Lee County School Board
Eliminates 35 Administrator Positions
The Lee County School Board voted to eliminate 35 school administrator positions. The 3-2 vote happened…
Website Updates Make It
Easier to Find a Physician
Lee Memorial Health System has revamped the Find a Doctor feature of its website in order…
FGCU Athletics Announces
Partnership with Coconut Point Ford
The Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics Department announced Wednesday that they have entered into a new…
1863 Civil War Stamps
Issued By Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a Civil War: 1863 Forever postal stamp. It was introduced…
Convicted Sexual
Offender Arrested Again
A convicted sexual predator in Lehigh Acres was caught again—accused of preying on children. Thomas Harris…
Spring Festival Amusement
Ride Accident Report Released
The State of Florida Bureau of Fair Ride investigation has finalized a report concerning a Ring…
Portion of SR-82 Closed
Due To Vehicle Crash
SR 82 is closed between Owen Avenue and Griffin Drive due to a semi vs minivan…
Fire Commissioners To Interview
Fire Chief Candidate By Skype
Lehigh Acres Fire Commissioners decided to interview one and only one candidate for the job of…
Wal-Mart Pleads Guilty – $110 Million Penalty To Be Paid
Three Criminal Cases Against Wal-Mart Closed Today Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty today in cases filed…
Turn About is Fair Play
Let’s face it; with five children, a zoo becomes a great baby sitter and where we…
Fast & Furious 6
By Bob Garver The “Fast & Furious” franchise is one that does better and better,…
What Is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died…
A Look Through The Ages – ECWCD Free Speaker Series
Please join ECWCD at a free speaker series entitled, A Look Through the Ages, to celebrate…
Lehigh Acres Fire Control
and Rescue District Celebrates
50 Years of Service
On May 23, 1963, the Lehigh Acres Fire Control District was established with one volunteer fire…
Mavericks Win State
Championship over Dolphins
Mavericks Win State Championship over Dolphins 5-2. Mosley High School Dolphins vs. Archbishop McCarthy High School…
General Woman’s Club of
Lehigh Awards Scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres handed out $3,500 in scholarship money to seven adult…
Family Medicine Residency Program Receives Full Accreditation
The Florida State University College of Medicine and Lee Memorial Health System received news that their…
Kiwanis Club Celebrates
Scholarship Winners and Hometown Heroes at Banquet
This fall the Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will have 58 students enrolled in colleges and…
Georgia “Jo” Drake, 90
Georgia “Jo” Drake, age 90, of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was…
Viola Lee Fuller
Viola Lee Fuller January 24, 1925 – May 22, 2013 A special lady, Vi was born…
Mother’s Day Postscript
You would think between five kiddies, I would be inundated with Mother’s Day cards and gifts.…
Is Purchasing a Condo the Right Choice for You, A First Time Homebuyer?
Recently, I wrote a post for the Lehigh Acres Gazette titled, “Deborah’s Hot Tips For First…
La Florida Postage Stamp
First Day Cancellations are still available for the beautiful La Florida postage stamps that were released…
Do The Right Thing
Recognizes Lehigh Acres Students
Humanitarian concern, honesty, integrity, positive decision making and heroism was recognized recently at the Lee County…
Business of the Month
for May 2013
The Lehigh Acres Gazette surprised the owners Barbara Lambert McKenzie and Wayne Christiano of Footnotes Dance…
Studd Announces 2013
Swim Camps at FGCU
FGCU head swimming and diving coach and four-time CCSA Coach of the Year Neal Studd has announced the…
Two People Injured
In Rollover Crash
Florida Highway Patrol says two people were injured in a rollover crash at US 82 and…
“Star Trek Into Darkness”
By Bob Garver It is commonly accepted that of the original “Star Trek” movie…
Mercedes Benz Catches
Fire On Joel Blvd
Lehigh Acres firefighters responded to a Mercedes Benz on fire. The accident happened on Joel Blvd.…
Lehigh Acres Soccer
3v3 Challenge Scheduled
3rd Annual Lehigh Acres Soccer 3v3 Challenge Saturday June 8, 2013 At Lehigh Acres Middle School, 104…
Footnotes Dance is Now
Offering Summer Camp
Call them today at (239) 369-4320
Lehigh Acres Bass Club Results
Results from Lake Istakpoga… 1st place Bass and Bass 38.86 lbs 2nd place Mcferson and Blake…