Gwen Hutchinson celebrates 106th birthday
By MELISSA BILL - | Jul 7, 2021
Gwen Hutchinson s 106th birthday party. PHOTO PROVIDED
On June 29, residents of Lehigh Acres Place, friends, family and staff members helped bring a smile and a little joy to Gwen Hutchinson, a resident celebrating her 106th birthday.
The event was held inside the assisted living facility, and kicked-off with live entertainment, a Jamacian-style feast, birthday cake and a visit from Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson.
Hutchinson also got a special surprise when family members came from various parts of Florida to help her celebrate the momentous occasion.
“She had a great time today with her family and friends.This is the sixth year that I’ve come down to help celebrate her birthday. My aunt is a very outgoing person and enjoys being involved with the other residents, doing activities and even plays the piano. Always full of life. She actually lived by herself until the age of 103,” Hutchinson’s ni
Lee tax roll valuations show upticks across board
By CHUCK BALLARO - | Jul 7, 2021
Overall taxable property valuation jumped by double digits in Lehigh Acres last year.
Estimated at a 9.71 percent increase a month ago, the overall taxable valuation of properties within the Lehigh Acres Fire District came in at a 10.94 percent increase, according to numbers released by the Lee County Property Appraisers Office Thursday.
The increases come despite some predictions that the COVID pandemic would negatively impact Southwest Florida property values with Lee County communities seeing an increase nearly across the board. Only properties with the Fort Myers Shores Fire District saw a dip, in that case of 1.03 percent.
Island property values climb by over 5 percent
By CHUCK BALLARO - | Jul 7, 2021
Overall taxable property valuation jumped by more than 5 percent in Pine Island/Matlacha last year.
Estimated at a 3.99 percent increase a month ago, the overall taxable valuation of properties within the Matlacha-Pine Island Fire Control District came in at a 5.15 percent increase, according to numbers released by the Lee County Property Appraisers Office Thursday.
The increases come despite some predictions that the COVID-19 pandemic would negatively impact Southwest Florida property values with Lee County communities seeing an increase nearly across the board. Only properties with the Fort Myers Shores Fire District saw a dip, in that case of 1.03 percent.
Residents enjoy Veterans Park’s holiday movie night
By MELISSA BILL - | Dec 30, 2020
Pictured left to right: American Legion Post 323 rep., Kevin Richard - Rotary, Ed Clark-Lehigh Acres Rotary President, VFW Post 4174 and DAV Representatives, not pictured: Damon Shelor - Lehigh Acres Kiwanis. PHOTO PROVIDED
Veterans Park Recreation Center hosted A Holiday Time in the Park on Dec. 11. Members of the community came out to experience the family-friendly, free event which was held in the park’s central field.
According to Veterans Park Recreation Center Supervisor Rebecca Flora, the event was a great success and many families came out to see the movie and Santa, while keeping with CDC guidelines.