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As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian has arrived, state and federal funds are filtering into Lee County to aid in its recovery from the costliest storm

At the recent annual convention in Orlando, Florida, Hal Porter, manager of the Citrus County Fair, was elected president of the Florida Federation of Fairs for 2023-2024. Also elected was

The Lee Civic Center property set up for a fair. The center opened iin 1978 and besides the center, 13 buildings sit on the 100-acre site. The county will take over management on Oct. 1. COURTESY PHOTOS Lee County will take over management of the Lee County Civic Center on Oct. 1, but what happens

The future of the Lee Civic Center is still being determined. COURTESY PHOTO Lee County will take over management of the Lee County Civic Center on Oct. 1, but what happens after that is anyone’s guess. The Southwest Florida Fair Board has managed the 100-acre site for 27 years, but county commissioners last year decided

The Lee County Civic Center Complex’s future is up in the air after a two-hour discussion between Lee County Commissioners and residents over managing the property.

Greenwell to helm work at Lee Civic Center as 2023 county fair looms

Greenwell to helm work at Lee Civic Center as 2023 county fair looms

What began as simply volunteering for the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair Association took on another shape once the association board of trustees asked Fra

Since 1924, the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair has made fond memories for millions of people of all ages. Maybe it was the thrilling rides. Maybe it was wh

Since 1924, the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair has made fond memories for millions of people of all ages. Maybe it was the thrilling rides. Maybe it was wh