The newly formed West Coast Chaos, an adult amateur semi-pro American football team, has appointed Warrick Green…
Month: July 2013
Most Valuable Mascot
Competition Starts Today
Hey Eagle fans! The opening round of the Atlantic Sun’s Most Valuable Mascot competition starts today!…
Will Hans Pierre Make It
To Radio City Music Hall?
Will Lehigh Acres own Hans Pierre make it to Radio City Music Hall (AGT Show), Wednesday…
City Hood For Lehigh Acres,
Is A Good Idea
Dear Editor, Ab humilibus orsa……From Humble Beginnings City hood for Lehigh Acres, is a good idea.…
Exploratory Committee To Look
Into Cityhood Of Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres Community Council has started an exploratory committee to look into cityhood. If this happens…
Make A Difference Day
Planning Group Releases Forms
The Make A Difference Day Planning Group is planning for the yearly event. They have released…
Teen Dance Friday Night
Just a reminder, we could use a few volunteers at the Teen Dance (ages 12-17 years…
Elijah Hintz Qualifies For The Youth Pan American Karate Championships
The USA Karate Nationals Competition was held in Greenville, SC from July 11-14, 2013. Athletes from…
“Grown Ups 2”
By Bob Garver There’s a very specific age range…
Lehigh Acres Bass Club
Lake Okeechobee Results…
Lehigh Acres Bass Club Lake Okeechobee results… 1st place Tom Pierson 18.05 lbs 2nd place Brent…
Family Health Fair Draws
Smaller Crowd Due To Weather
Article and Photos by Kevin Gourley Family Health Fair Draw a smaller crowd due to weather.…
Car Flips Over and Lands
Just Feet From A House
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash that happened early this morning after a vehicle…
Florida Accidentally Bans All
Smartphones And Computers With New Internet Cafe Law
By: Phi Tran Florida’s new ban on internet cafes is being challenged as unconstitutional since its broad…
Jeep Crashes Into Trailer
A vehicle crash involving a pickup truck towing a construction trailer and a Jeep occurred on…
Possible ATF Raid in Lehigh Acres
The Lee County Sheriff’s office tells us they assisted alcohol, tobacco and firearms agents in an…
Family Health Fair
Saturday, July 13
City of the King Ministries, is hosting a Family Health Fair on July 13th. This is…
Sunshine Elementary School
Principal Suspended
Dr. Winston Bishop the Principal Sunshine Elementary School has been suspended with pay at this time.…
Edd Weiner Resigns Off LACPP
Edd Wiener during the LACPP meeting this week let the board know that this would be…
Follow up to the Goodwill Article
According to Tweets that the Lehigh Acres Gazette received the Goodwill of SWFL’s CEO does not…
LRMC Auxiliary
Gives Out Scholarships
From left, Margaret Switzer, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Rachel Mattson, Kristian Olsen, Giselle Diaz and Liz Eilf,…
That You May Not
Know About Goodwill ….
That You May Not Know About Goodwill …. Remember Goodwill is building a new store on…
Lehigh Acres Rotary
Installs New Leaders
The Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres recently installs new leaders The Rotary “Change of Watch” is…
The Mail Always Goes Through
Hurricane activity during the last few years has been moderate. But this year could be different. …
Comet PanSTARRS
Comet PanSTARRS. We need the weather to clear out toward sunset.
The Curious Archaeology
of Spanish Explorers
Saturday at 11 a.m. in Lehigh at the East County Regional Library for The Curious Archaeology…
Remnants of Chantal …
A hurricane hunter plane flying in the storm could no longer find a circulation. So, by…
House Fire
Lehigh Acres Firefighters responded to a house fire at 4405 14th St S.W. Two people were…
Unusual Edibles
in the Landscaping
Mr. Stephen Brown, Lee County Extension Director and Horticulture Program Leader Agent, will be speaking at the Lehigh…
Kiwanis Donate $21,575 to
Community Organizations
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres recently presented checks totaling $21,575.00. Some of the recipients included Lee County Volunteers In Medicine…
Tropical Storm Chantal Update 11
BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL ADVISORY NUMBER 11…CORRECTED NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL032013 1100 AM…
Man Allegedly Throws
Kittens From Moving Vehicle
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 36-year-old Juan Gabriel Rangel Monday after he allegedly threw two…
Local NACCP Chapter Wants
Portrait Of Robert E Lee Removed
The Local NAACP Chapter President James Muwakkil has written a letter to the Lee County Commissioners…
LA Raider Football
Speed Camp Week Two
Way to go!!! Lehigh Acres Raider Football Speed Camp Week Two
Kimberly Ann Sapaugh, 51
Kimberly Ann Sapaugh, age 51, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3,…
Sunshine Elementary School Top
School in the “Pennies From The Heart” Campaign
Ronald McDonald House Charities’ “Pennies From the Heart” campaign enjoyed a successful year by collecting more…
Tropical Storm Chantal Update 6
BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 6A…CORRECTED NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL032013 800…
Avella Clare Candidate
for School Board District 4
On June 24, 2013, Arvella Clare switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. She stated…
Economic Impact,
Where Did It Go?
Recently the Hertz Corporation signed a deal to move its headquarters to Lee County, Florida. At…
The Roller Rink
Melting Pot
Emil’s thumping the Wurlitzer and the vibrating bases drive the rhythm through your body. A boy…
“Despicable Me 2”
By Bob Garver I wasn’t the biggest fan of 2010’s “Despicable…
Harvest Ministries To
Celebrate 50 Years
Harvest Ministries Church announces a 50 year celebration at their new location at 1201 Taylor Lane,…
Man Arrested For Joint
Behind Ear During Traffic Stop
A man on felony probation for homicide/manslaughter culpable negligence was arrested last Friday when an officer…