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Important information and tips for hurricane season

Going into rainy season and hurricane season, here is a short video from Lee County regarding evacuation zones, flood zones and flood mitigation. Click here to watch.   To learn more about Lee County, follow the link below. www.LeeGov.com Lee County Emergency Management wants you to be prepared and you...

Dr. Trevor Elmquist of Elmquist Eye Group earns place on Castle Connolly list of ‘America’s Top Doctors’ for sixth consecutive year

Dr. Trevor Elmquist of Elmquist Eye Group once again has been honored as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Castle Connolly is a research and publishing company created to help consumers identify the best healthcare providers. This is the sixth consecutive...

Annual fishing tournament raises $56,000 for United Way

The 22nd Annual LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament, held on April 21 in Pine Island, raised more than $56,000. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades & Okeechobee Counties. The event included raffle prizes, silent auction items and...

Seven-Day Fishing Scavenger Hunt Encourages Entrepreneurism in Young People

A new educational concept in Southwest Florida - “Learn to think like an Entrepreneur,” was recently announced by Lee County resident, Jim Griffiths. A curriculum is being developed for adults, high school classes, as well as a separate program for correctional facilities. The self-funded,...

UNITED WAY VITA PROGRAM BRINGS $6.5 MILLION IN TAX REFUNDS

The United Way provided tax preparation services to nearly 4,800 low-to-moderate income households completely free of charge in Lee, Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, and Charlotte Counties for the 2017 tax year. Refunds to those using the free service totaled approximately $6.5 million, a 15 percent increase over last year. United Way...

Golisano Foundation Awards $300K to Launch Best Buddies SWFL

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies is excited to announce a generous grant from the Golisano Foundation of...

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