# lee county — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lee county. Page: Feed: --- ## [2A USA to invest $32 million to expand its Auburn operations](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/2a-usa-to-invest-32-million-to-expand-its-auburn-operations/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY City of Auburn AUBURN — Italian aluminum die-casting company 2A USA is expanding its manufacturing presence in Auburn with a $32 million investment, Gov. Kay Ivey and 2A USA announced last week. The Tier 1 automotive industry supplier’ s expansion will increase production capacity for casting and machining complex and large aluminum components \[…\] The post 2A USA to invest $32… ## [360 Management unveils refreshed brand identity reflecting 15+ years of property management excellence](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/360-management-unveils-refreshed-brand-identity-reflecting-15-years-of-property-management-excellence/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY 360 MANAGEMENT AUBURN — 360 Management, a property management firm serving the Auburn-Opelika area, announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a new visual look, updated messaging and a renewed articulation of the standards that guide its work. The brand refresh was executed with the help and creative direction of Eloise \[…\] The post 360 Management unveils… ## [Construction Ready graduates prepare for the workforce](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/construction-ready-graduates-prepare-for-the-workforce/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ Nineteen Opelika residents graduated from the latest Construction Ready training class on Aug. 7. During the 20-day adult education program, they learned skills needed to obtain and retain a living wage job in the construction industry. Construction Ready partnered with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers for this program. The need for skilled labor is high. \[…\] The post Construction Ready graduates… ## [Dixons named Alabama’s Outstanding Young Farm Family](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/dixons-named-alabamas-outstanding-young-farm-family/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ Lee County farmers Garrett and Robin Dixon have been named Alabama’s Outstanding Young Farm Family following two stiff rounds of competition that included an application and on-farm interview. They were honored during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm and Land Conference in Mobile on Aug. 8. OYFF applicants are ages 18-35 and receive more than half \[…\] The post Dixons named Alabama’s Outstanding… ## [I’ve been reading toward this trip my whole life](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/ive-been-reading-toward-this-trip-my-whole-life/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY ALI RAUCH OPINION — Y’all. I have two Harry Potter tattoos. That is probably all you need to know about me and books. Those were the stories that made me a reader, and I never stopped. So when I tell you that the Chamber is taking a group to London and Scotland in \[…\] The post I’ve been reading toward this trip my whole life appeared first on The Observer . ## [Alabama-based banking institution ranked sixth in the U.S.](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/alabama-based-banking-institution-ranked-sixth-in-the-u-s/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, recently announced it was ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, according to American Banker’s annual list. The banks are ranked by the consulting firm Capital Performance Groupbased on their three-year average \[…\] The post Alabama-based… ## [Sommer joins McShane Construction Company as vice president](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/sommer-joins-mcshane-construction-company-as-vice-president/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUBURN — McShane Construction Company announced that Jack Sommer joined the firm’s Southeast Regional Office in Auburn as vice president. In this role, he will spearhead McShane’s commercial pursuits across the Southeast. “Jack’s collaborative leadership approach, operational expertise and commitment to client success have established him as a trusted… ## [Boardwalk acquires Sun Self Storage portfolio](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/boardwalk-acquires-sun-self-storage-portfolio/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY MERIDIAN STORAGE GROUP EAST ALABAMA — Meridian Storage Group announced that it served as the exclusive advisor and broker to Steve Benson and the Benson family in the sale of the Sun Self Storage portfolio in the Auburn-Opelika market. Boardwalk Development Group acquired the portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed. The portfolio spans \[…\] The post Boardwalk acquires Sun Self… ## [Public Notices | Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/public-notices-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Opelika will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. PURPOSE The purpose of said Public Hearing \[…\] The post Public Notices | Week of Aug. 17, 2026 appeared first on… ## [United Way of Lee County announces 2026 Day of Caring](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/united-way-of-lee-county-announces-2026-day-of-caring/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County will host its annual Day of Caring on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing local nonprofits, businesses, clubs and community members together for a day of service. Day of Caring is an opportunity for local organizations to work together to strengthen Lee County \[…\] The post United Way of Lee County announces 2026 Day of Caring… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TA6Q0vPzHLk5) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [🌳 Cape Coral Just Opened 175 Acres of Fun](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/cape-coral-just-opened-175-acres) _2026-08-17 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Monday, August 17th, 2026 ## [🌴 Fort Myers Beach Got Its Backyard Back](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/fort-myers-beach-got-its-backyard) _2026-08-13 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Thursday, August 13th, 2026 ## [♻️ Lee County Climbs to #2 in Florida for Recycling](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/lee-county-climbs-to-2-in-florida) _2026-08-10 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Monday, August 10th, 2026 ## [🍎 After a Century, Bonita Springs Elementary Reopens Brand New](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/after-a-century-bonita-springs-elementary) _2026-08-06 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Thursday, August 6th, 2026 ## [⚾ Walk-Off! The Mussels Just Made Franchise History](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/walk-off-the-mussels-just-made-franchise) _2026-08-03 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Monday, August 3rd, 2026 ## [🏈 Friday Night Lights Are Back in Lee County](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/friday-night-lights-are-back-in-lee) _2026-07-30 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Thursday, July 30th, 2026 ## [✈️ Skip the Gridlock: You Can Now Fly Out of Hurricane Season](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/skip-the-gridlock-you-can-now-fly) _2026-07-27 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Monday, July 27th, 2026 ## [Flamingo Bay Fire 7-18-26](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/flamingo-bay-fire-7-18-26) _2026-07-23 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ In the evening on July 18, 2026, multiple fire unit responded to a reported structure fire in Flamingo Bay in St. James City. Lee County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a mobile home on fire, with callers also reporting explosions coming from the structure. Upon arrival, crews found the home fully involved in fire. Firefighters quickly deployed hose lines, initiated an aggressive… ## [🏖️ Fort Myers Beach’s Times Square Is Roaring Back](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/fort-myers-beachs-times-square-is) _2026-07-23 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 ## [🏒 The Everblades Are Penguins Now (Yes, Those Penguins)](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/the-everblades-are-penguins-now-yes) _2026-07-20 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Monday, July 20, 2026 ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mNJMcpkvZoNS) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Pine Island's America 250th Birthday Parade](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/pine-islands-america-250th-birthday-parade) _2026-07-17 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Americas' 250th Birthday of Freedom and Annual Pine Island 4th of July, 2026 parade and events --- began as in previous years at 10 AM, at Winn Dixie shopping plaza and proceeded north on Stringfellow Road. Residents got up early in celebration as residents and kids lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade and gather candy and prizes thrown by the floats passing by. This year’s… ## [🚨 A Guy-Fieri-Famous Breakfast Spot Is Expanding](https://theinletnewsletter.substack.com/p/a-guy-fieri-famous-breakfast-spot) _2026-07-16 · The Inlet · The Inlet: Lee County_ The Inlet — Thursday, July 16, 2026 ## [Excavation/Construction Causes Water Main Break for Bokeelia](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/excavationconstruction-causes-water-main-break-bokeelia) _2026-07-02 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Excavation/Construction caused a water main that affected Bokeelia on Tuesday, 6/30/26. The break happened near the tennis courts at Pine Island Center where work was being done and occurred around 4 pm and lasted until around 10 pm. As is standard with these incidents, it is advised throw away new ice from refrigerator with ice makers and boil potable water for about the next day. ## [Sidewalk Improvements Begin Monday 6/29 Along Stringfellow](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/sidewalk-improvements-begin-monday-629-along-stringfellow) _2026-06-25 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Fort Myers, FL, June 25, 2026 – The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds Pine Island residents that sidewalk improvements will begin Monday 6/29, along Stringfellow Road. This project includes the removal and replacement of sidewalk panels in areas where cracking and concrete deterioration have occurred. Construction crews will begin on the south side of Stringfellow Road near… ## [Matlacha Park, Boat Ramp, Parking Lot to Close - May 1st-13th for Resurfacing](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/matlacha-park-boat-ramp-parking-lot-close-may-1st-13th-resurfacing) _2026-05-01 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Matlacha Park, boat ramp and parking lot to close temporarily for resurfacing Pine Island, Matlacha, May 1, 2026 – Matlacha Park and the boat ramp parking lot, 4577 Pine Island Road N.W. in Matlacha, will close temporarily Monday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 13, for resurfacing work. During this time, there will be no access to the parking lot or boat ramp. The closure is necessary to allow… ## [Fire Station in St. James City to be Replaced](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/fire-station-st-james-city-be-replaced) _2026-04-24 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District was awarded a $5 million Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery grant through Lee County, funded by HUD following Hurricane Ian, to support replacement of the fire station in St. James City, built in 1975. During the past several years, the district has been actively working through the design, permitting, and planning phases of this… ## [Lee County Solid Waste to Begin Seasonal Adjustments to Schedule](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/lee-county-solid-waste-begin-seasonal-adjustments-schedule) _2026-04-22 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Some areas of county will see trash, recycling and yard-waste pickup begin one and a half hours earlier Fort Myers, FL, April 22, 2026 – Residents of unincorporated Lee County, are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5 a.m. beginning Friday, May 1. This is 90 minutes earlier than the typical set-out time of 6:30 a.m. The seasonal change is to help the contracted… ## [4 Vehicle Involved Accident in Bokeelia](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/4-vehicle-involved-accident-bokeelia) _2026-04-03 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Friday morning at approx 7:20 am, a four vehicle involved accident occurred at the intersection of Stringfellow Rd. and Sundiet Ave., about 4 miles north of Pine Island Center in Bokeelia. Preliminary reports, subject to revision, indicate that pick-up truck, vehicle #1, heading north, braked for a semi tractor-trailer truck also heading north but stopped or nearly stopped in the r oad. Whereupon… ## [Lee County Cuts Ribbon on Matlacha Restoration](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/lee-county-cuts-ribbon-matlacha-restoration) _2026-03-24 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ Le e County Celebrates Matlacha’s 100-year anniversary of the restoration of two Lee County Matlacha park facilities and the reconstruction of FDOT’s Little Pine Island Bridge Off icial ribbon cutting was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to celebrate the Matlacha Centennial, Lee County Parks & Recreation’s restored Matlacha Community Center and the Pine Island Art Building as well as… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SuiWb0FHKA1R) _2026-03-24 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Lee Co Responds to Drawbridge Closure Concerns](https://pineislandnews.com/?q=content/lee-co-responds-drawbridge-closure-concerns) _2026-02-24 · Publisher · Pine Island News_ We have received a few inquiries from the community related to our announcement of the progress on the Matlacha Drawbridge, which is having mechanical openings this week for the first time since Hurricane Ian. Overall : The inspection team Lee DOT has on the Matlacha Drawbridge repairs is the same inspection team FDOT has for the Little Pine Island Bridge. They will be coordinating to ensure that…