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5 days ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
The Lee County School Board got a budget update on May 6 which, at that time, only included proposed budgets from the House and Senate. Director of Budget Kelly Letcher began the presentation by sharing FTE (full time equivalent) projections. The district’s unweighted projected FTE was 111,917, growth of 3,374.
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5 days ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
Although the School District of Lee County continues to reduce teaching vacancies, it still struggles with teachers leaving the district. At the school board’s meeting on May 6, Human Resources Executive Director Dr. Shanna Johnston said that the district began a four-month initiative in January to focus on recruitment as it is one of their priorities — to align their vision and mission with recruiting, developing and maintaining highly developed staff.
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1 week ago | 
fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury
There are many steps a homeowner should take before they either travel back north for the summer, or take a summer trip. North Fort Myers Fire Control District Public Education Officer Christi Fulton said although summer travel is exciting, leaving your home unattended requires some preparation. Those preparation tips include power surge protection, an ice cube test, storm shutters, manufactured home security, yard cleanup and structure checks.
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1 week ago | 
fortmyersbeachtalk.com | Meghan Bradbury
The real estate market for manufactured homes has been declining the last few years in Southwest Florida. “It’s been a very tough two years, and I don’t know when it will get easier. It’s tough – you have to appreciate the hard times,” Mobile Home Lady Owner Antonette Fazlic said. She said the manufactured home real estate is not great. She said year over year in January, sales were down 20% for Lee County and down 45% in December.
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1 week ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
There are numerous offerings this summer for elementary school aged children in the School District of Lee County to either help prepare them for school or slow down the “summer slide.”There is both a virtual option and in-person learning opportunities, with some open to all students and others by invitation only.
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2 weeks ago | 
lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury
Lee County will draw attention to a primary driver of our economy next week by shining a light on popular tourist icons. Literally. The City of Cape Coral will be among those participating in this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week through the “Light up Lee” initiative at City Hall by illuminating the City Hall fountain blue.
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2 weeks ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
The Lee County School Board recently gave its nod of approval for the district to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). “Being the leader in this is awesome. Students aren’t learning if they are not feeling safe. Another piece that will allow us to explain to the community that we are serious about safety,” Board Member Melisa Giovannelli said at a workshop meeting on April 8.
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2 weeks ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
A program that rolled out last year for middle and high school students to help with college and career readiness is now available for every grade level across the School District of Lee County. Xello, which provides age-appropriate lessons and activities for students from kindergarten through high school seniors, is provided by the Florida Department of Education at no cost to the district.
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2 weeks ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
The Lee County School Board recently adopted 12 job descriptions for academic services, business services, human resources and executive services division, which will support a consolidated organizational chart designed to put more money in classrooms. “When I bring you recommendations, from all my heart, I truly believe this is the team and structure that is going to lead us to number one,” School District of Lee County Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said at a meeting on April 8.
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3 weeks ago | 
lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury
All things blueberry will transform the Lee Civic Center the first weekend of May. This will be the first time they will hold a Blueberry Festival at the Lee Civic Center, Buckler Promotions Inc. Event Manager June Font said. Adding they host a very successful craft fair on the grounds in November and that prompted them to use the same grounds for a Blueberry Festival. “It’s a great way to have some family fun and not break the bank,” she said.
