Media Releases
LCEC is Storm Ready: Join LCEC at Two Hurricane Preparedness Expos This Saturday
North Fort Myers, FL, May 27, 2024– With hurricane season approaching, LCEC encourages all residents to take proactive steps toward preparedness. As part of its ongoing commitment to community storm readiness, LCEC will be participating in two local Hurricane Expos...
LCEC Celebrates 85 Years! – Cape Coral Spotlight
This year, LCEC proudly celebrates 85 years of energizing Southwest Florida and empowering communities since 1940. It all began when orange grove owner George Judd sold the North Fort Myers Mariana Grove power plant to local residents to form an electric cooperative,...
LCEC and Harry Chapin Food Bank Partner to Host Food Distribution Event in Cape Coral
North Fort Myers, FL, April 17, 2025 – LCEC and Harry Chapin Food Bank have partnered to host a drive-through style food distribution event on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ocean Church, 2016 Kismet Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909. This food...
LCEC Honors National Lineworker Appreciation Day – April 18
North Fort Myers, FL, April 16, 2025 – As LCEC celebrates 85 years of powering Southwest Florida, the cooperative is proud to recognize National Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18, a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who work tirelessly to keep...
28th Annual LCEC fishing tournament reels in nearly $80,000 to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
North Fort Myers, FL, April 2, 2025 – The 28th Annual LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament reeled in approximately $80,000 for the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties! This catch and release tournament was held on March 29 at D&D Bait and Tackle in...
LCEC and Meals of Hope Partner to Host Food and Diaper Distribution Event in Immokalee
North Fort Myers, FL, March 19, 2025 – LCEC and Meals of Hope have partnered to host a food and diaper distribution on Friday, March 21, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Guadalupe Center at 509 Hope Cir, Immokalee, Florida 34142. Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization...
LCEC and Harry Chapin Food Bank Partner to Host Food Distribution Event in Immokalee
North Fort Myers, FL, March 7, 2025 – LCEC and Harry Chapin Food Bank have partnered to host a market-style food distribution event Tuesday, March 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the Immokalee Church of the Nazarene at 1207 Carson Road, Immokalee, Florida 34142. In addition to...
Four LCEC Employees Honored for Outstanding Volunteerism
North Fort Myers, FL, March 5 2025 – LCEC is proud to recognize the dedication of employees who go above and beyond to support their communities through volunteerism. Community service has been a long-standing tradition at LCEC and it is engrained in the company...
LCEC welcomes Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
North Fort Myers, FL, February 11, 2024 – LCEC is pleased to announce Michael Bates as its new Information Technology Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Bates brings more than 18 years of executive leadership in technology management, with expertise in...
LCEC employee honored as Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral 2024 Board Member of the Year
North Fort Myers, FL, February 6, 2025 – Public Relations Specialist, Jenell Dolan, was recently named the 2024 Board Member of the Year for the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral. Dolan joined the Chamber Board in 2019, with LCEC supporting her role as a board member...