Lee County
Recent News About Lee County
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Deadline nears for personal and commercial property owners using state program
Lee County reminds residents that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) will continue to take applications for removal of storm debris from private property at iandebriscleanup.com until March 29.
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Schandler Hall Park public basketball and tennis courts to close temporarily for repairs
The public tennis courts and basketball courts at Schandler Hall Park, 419 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers, will close temporarily on Monday, March 27, for resurfacing.
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Doggie Field Day
National Walk in the Park Day on March 30 would be even better celebrated with a best friend.
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Lee County Department of Community Development makes operational adjustments to further assist residents post-Hurricane Ian
Lee County Department of Community Development is making operational adjustments to further assist residents of unincorporated areas who are rebuilding and repairing their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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Lee Commissioners accept $5 million in emergency recovery grant funds to place beach sand
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept grant funds of $5 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Hurricane Ian and Nicole Emergency Recovery to place sand on Lee County beaches.
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Lee Commissioners vote to acquire parcels through Conservation 20/20 program
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to acquire 5 acres in southern Lee County through the Conservation 20/20 program.
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Estero Park hosts Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap
The Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at the East pavilion next to the playground in Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
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Lee County Department of Community Development to open remote office on Pine Island
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open a weekly remote permit office at the Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, to allow residents to obtain permits for repairs to existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Ian.
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Boca Grande 5th Street public docks closed for scheduled replacement
The Boca Grande 5th Street public docks will be closed for scheduled replacement beginning Monday, Jan. 9.
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Lee County reminds Pine Island residents about hours for Hurricane Ian debris drop-off site
The debris drop-off site for Pine Island residents will be open until noon Saturday, Dec. 31, and then will reopen 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Jan. 2.
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Hosts Spring Classes
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve offers Tiny Tots Yoga and Guided Meditation classes for the spring season of 2023.
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services asks you to Do What’s Right - Reunite
Lee County Domestic Animal Services staff will be at off-site locations to be available for residents to bring stray animals to be scanned for microchips for the “Do What’s Right – Reunite” initiative.
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Lee County reminds motorists that tolls will resume on Sanibel Causeway on Jan. 1
As previously announced, Lee County will resume normal toll operations on the Sanibel Causeway at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.
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Lee Commissioners approve agreements for nearly $5.8 million in Beach and Shoreline projects
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve interlocal agreements to fund 14 Lee County Beach and Shoreline projects using more than $5.78 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue.
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Lee Commissioners Ratify $90,000 State Reimbursement Grant to Clear Beaches After Red Tide Event
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to ratify acceptance of a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for reimbursement of services associated with the recent red tide event up to the maximum of $90,000.
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Free Public Transportation Available for Attendees of State Food-assistance Event
Hurricane-impacted residents in Lee also can use phone to participate
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Lee County Government wins Aetna Workplace Well-being Award
Lee County Government has received a Making a Difference Gold Level Aetna Workplace Well-being Award.
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Lee County Parks & Recreation offers seasonal winter event
Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering seasonal events throughout December.
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24th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival welcomes award-winning and best-selling authors
The Lee County Library System’s 24th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival will host 25 authors at the March event.
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Lee County operations adjust schedules for Thanksgiving
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.