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- Why was Lehigh Acres’ new commissioner sworn in so quietly?
Also on today's calendar: 11:00am-12:00pm Advance Auto 403 Sunshine Blvd N, Lehigh Acres, FL.
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- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lee County commissioner Petrosky sworn in quietly, declines interviews (naplesnews.com) — Lehigh Acres residents have a new county commissioner, Patricia “Trish” Petrosky, who was quietly sworn in to represent District 5, which includes Lehigh Acres and Alva. Her appointment by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the unannounced ceremony, and questions about her residency timing have drawn scrutiny as she prepares for her first public board meeting in January 2026. 
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55 Homestead Rd S , Lehigh Acres
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Saturday December 20
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9:00 am - Local Planning Agency 1:00 PM
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1:00 pm - Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) 12:00 PM
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12:00 pm - Fort Myers Art Experience – Snowman Martini
Buckingham Farms , 12931 Orange River Blvd , Fort Myers
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11:00 am - Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) 1:00 PM
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1:00 pm - Food Truck Rally + Live Music!
Fort Myers Brewing Company , 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr #28 , Fort Myers
2:00 pm - End of Q2 (43 days)
Buckingham Exceptional Center Fort Myers, FL 33905 - Concert Series - Cinnamon Crows 5:30-8:30 PM
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Perhaps we can't adopt every animal, but at least let's teach our children to love and respect every animal life.
For my children, it's very important to feed these stray cats every Sunday, and they leave food outside our house every day in case a friend is… (Nextdoor E 14th - Hines Ave) - Help 3058346243 help me found her, she is black and brown, green eyes.
She wears a pink collar with bow, long hair. She lost in Lehigh Acres. Thanks (Nextdoor Hullville)
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1365062-1) in Lehigh Acres. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Fort Myers
- 320-Unit The Winslow Reaches Completion at 13370 Magnolia Oak Circle in North Fort Myers (floridayimby.com)
- From the Archives: Love, golf and Fort Myers history (naplesnews.com)
- 'Smiles of joy:' Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter distributes gift cards to families in need (fox4now.com)
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