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VCB’s Savor the Shore campaign returns, encourages residents to visit local restaurants
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau has brought back the Savor the Shore awareness campaign to encourage residents to enjoy access to local restaurants during the off-season. The off-season is a great time for residents to escape the routine and enjoy an evening out in the Fort Myers area....
‘Saluting our Heroes ‘45 & ‘53’
An annual event celebrating veterans has been rebranded this year to include not just World War II, but also Korean War veterans. Formerly the “Spirit of ’45” the commemoration continues this year now dubbed “Saluting our Heroes ’45 & ’53” and organizers are seeking veterans to participate.
Arrest made in Florida of Colorado Springs man wanted for attempted murder
A man, who had been on the run and was highlighted as a wanted fugitive by Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers since January, has finally been apprehended and is now in custody. The news was reported from Colorado Springs, Colo. (KKTV). This week, the U.S. Marshals Service shared an update...
Mosquito control set for Sanibel
The Lee County Mosquito Control District has spray truck activity scheduled for Sanibel. The district reported that the following area will be treated for adult mosquitoes between sunset today, June 15, and 2 a.m. on June 16 by Ultra Low Volume trucks, weather permitting:. – East end from the Sanibel...
Captiva library, county system providing programs
Part of the Lee County Library System, the Captiva Memorial Library is offering the following free programming:. (daily during operating hours) Enjoy a variety of Summer Reading Program table-top crafts and activities, while supplies last. – July 19: Summer Reading Program Crafts. (daily during operating hours) Enjoy a variety of...
It's big. It's beautiful. It's expensive. Sanibel mansion's asking price tops in Lee County
What does it take to list a house with an asking price like none other in Lee County?. First, let's not call it a house. It' a mansion. As far as the answer to the question, let's just say lots of bells and whistles. like: 700 feet of unobstructed beach front access, 11,000 square feet of living space, a gourmet kitchen is complete with walk-in cooler, top-of-the-line appliances, spacious full bar, butler’s pantry and of course, a swimming pool.
Mother arrested for leaving toddlers home alone; neighbor finds them playing in construction site
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres mother is arrested for leaving her toddlers home alone after a neighbor saw them playing at a construction site. Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Darline Sain Val, 30, Friday morning. They say she left her kids home alone last night, and a neighbor saw them playing at a construction site next door. The kids are only 2, 3 and 5 years old.
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