Lee County News & Articles

Stay informed with the latest news, events, and stories from across Lee County, Florida. From real estate developments to community events, we've got you covered.

Development Tracker: What just got approved this month in Lee County
Infrastructure
Fort Myers

January 21, 2026

Development Tracker: What just got approved this month in Lee County

Latest development approvals across Lee County: 12 new projects totaling $45M in construction value, including 324 residential units and 45,000 sq ft of commercial space.

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Flood Map Changes 2026: Neighborhoods most likely to shift zones
Infrastructure
Fort Myers

January 21, 2026

Flood Map Changes 2026: Neighborhoods most likely to shift zones

Lee County FEMA flood map revisions for 2026: 12 neighborhoods facing zone changes, 4,200 properties affected, and step-by-step lookup guide.

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Utility Rate Increases: What your bill could look like in 2025 to 2027
Infrastructure
Fort Myers

January 21, 2026

Utility Rate Increases: What your bill could look like in 2025 to 2027

Lee County Utilities rate increases for 2025-2027: Residential water rates up 12%, wastewater rates up 15%, and impact fees rising 8% annually.

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Permits Pulse: New builds rising or cooling in Lee County
Infrastructure
Fort Myers

January 21, 2026

Permits Pulse: New builds rising or cooling in Lee County

Lee County building permits analysis: Residential permits up 8% month-over-month, commercial permits down 3%, with Fort Myers leading growth.

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New Community Park Breaking Ground in East Lehigh
Infrastructure
Lehigh Acres

April 18, 2025

New Community Park Breaking Ground in East Lehigh

The long-awaited community park project is finally underway, promising recreational spaces for residents of all ages.

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Local Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Business
Cape Coral

April 10, 2025

Local Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years in Business

Cape Coral Grill marks a decade of serving the community with special events planned throughout the month.

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Housing Market Update: Spring 2025
Real Estate
Fort Myers

April 5, 2025

Housing Market Update: Spring 2025

Experts weigh in on the current trends in Fort Myers real estate and what to expect in the coming months.

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New Parks and Recreation Programs in Bonita Springs
Community
Bonita Springs

March 28, 2025

New Parks and Recreation Programs in Bonita Springs

The city has announced new recreational programs for residents of all ages, starting this summer.

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Estero School Expansion Project
Community
Estero

March 20, 2025

Estero School Expansion Project

The local school district has approved plans for a major expansion to accommodate growing enrollment numbers.

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Sanibel Island Recovery Progress After Hurricane
Community
Sanibel & Captiva

March 15, 2025

Sanibel Island Recovery Progress After Hurricane

One year after the devastating hurricane, Sanibel Island shows remarkable recovery progress.

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North Fort Myers Business Association Networking Event
Business
North Fort Myers

March 10, 2025

North Fort Myers Business Association Networking Event

Local entrepreneurs and business owners gathered for the quarterly networking event to foster community connections.

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Fort Myers Downtown Revitalization Project
Infrastructure
Fort Myers

March 5, 2025

Fort Myers Downtown Revitalization Project

The city council has approved a major revitalization project for the downtown area, including new public spaces.

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