LeeTran – Lee County Transit – will again offer free rides on all fixed-route buses for Try Transit Day on Earth Day, Monday. LeeTran Director Dominic Gemelli said Try Transit Day has been an annual event for more than five years. “LeeTran’s annual ridership averages approximately ...
The temporary closure of the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 leading into Fort Myers caused long traffic delays during both morning and afternoon drive times today. The closure of the bridge for deck replacement began Monday with the structure to remain fully closed to all vehicular ...
The School District of Lee County will hold its annual Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair on Thursday, April 23, welcoming qualified candidates to help fill instructional positions for the 2026-27 school year. The Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair is by invitation only. Interested candidates must ...
Motorists who travel across the Wilson Pigott Bridge should prepare for a temporary full closure in mid-April to allow crews to install a new grid deck which will be delivered on-site the week of April 6. Once materials arrive, crews will begin preparing for installation. The bridge is ...
Backyard Social will host Platinum certified country band LANCO live in concert on Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in Fort Myers. Best known for hits like “Greatest Love Story” and “Born to Love You,” LANCO brings a recognizable name and high energy live show to Southwest Florida. The ...
The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to six designated charities of the 24th annual Nichols Cup tournaments and auction gala, bringing its total fundraising to date to almost $22 million for children’s charities in Southwest ...
Teachers and first responders typically are the backbone of every community. It’s just that they don’t always get the accolades they deserve. The East Lee County Chamber of Commerce has spent the last 24 years trying to change that. Saturday, at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, ...
Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of ...
More than 300 job seekers will have the chance to connect face-to-face with hiring employers and community resource partners on Tuesday, March 10, at a second chance job fair hosted by Better Together in Fort Myers. The job fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Alliance Church at 7469 San ...
The WeCare program run by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades had more than 2,067 pro bono medical encounters with patients in need during 2025. That was over $9.2 million in free care for those in need in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties by physicians and medical practices. WeCare ...
