Lee County Government October 2025 Newsletter

Courtesy of the Lee County Government…

Remembering Commissioner Greenwell

Lee County Commissioners honored the life and legacy of District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell with a moment of silence and a unanimous vote to rename the Lee County Civic Center Complex as Mike Greenwell Regional Park.

Greenwell, a Lee County native and former Boston Red Sox player, passed away Oct. 9. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at JetBlue Park.

Click here to watch the ceremony, share memories and photos to a virtual guestbook (through Oct. 31) and find information on how to donate to Lee County 4-H in Commissioner Greenwell’s honor.

If you’d like to read more about Commissioner Greenwell’s legacy, click here.

Repairs on Estero Blvd. and Lee DOT Bridges

Big news for Fort Myers Beach: Repairs to restore Estero Boulevard to pre-Ian conditions will begin in November. The Lee Board of County Commissioners has approved contracts to fix sidewalks, roadway damage and pedestrian safety features caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. While the road was repaired to reopen, it has yet to be restored to pre-storm conditions as Lee County worked with state and federal partners to secure funding.

The County also gave the green light for the design of two bridge replacements in Harlem Heights and San Carlos Park, funded by Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) dollars, and engineering services to repair the fender system of the Sanibel Bridge Spans A & C.

Click here to learn more about these projects and their approved contracts, and visit the Weekly Roadwatch to stay updated on current road construction projects and potential detours.

Third Annual Vet Fest at Lakes Regional Library

The Lee County Library System will celebrate veterans in the community while promoting resources to service members and their families at the third annual Vet Fest event. This free, all-ages event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers.

Vet Fest will feature a community expo with local groups ready to connect veterans to free and low-cost local resources plus crafts, activities, giveaways and a military-themed author showcase including J Robert Gould, Richard Sherman and award-winning Maritime author Robert N. Macomber, who will be on-site selling and signing books.

Click here to learn more about the event and add it to your calendar!

Ride Smarter with LeeFare

LeeTran’s LeeFare app makes paying for your ride easier and more convenient than ever. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play, sign up, load fares instantly and when you’re ready to ride, just generate a QR code for contact-free boarding.

The app also lets you plan trips, pay your fare with a quick tap when boarding the bus and track buses in real time.  

Want to learn more or get help? Click here to read theflyer about the app, or you can visit RideLeeTran.com or call 239-533-8726.

Creative Living Registration Now Open

Registration for the Creative Living Competition for the 2026 SWFL Ag Expo is now open!

Entries can be submitted in one or more of the eight divisions:

• Fabric & Threads
• Handcraft
• Cottage Food
• Fine Art
• Photography
• Tablescape
• Home Gardening & Horticulture
• S.T.E.A.M.

Visit SWFLAgExpo.com/pages/creativeliving to learn more about the event and view the Creative Living Guidebook.

Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with LCDAS

This October, Lee County Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) is offering its PUPkin Special! Adoption fees for all adult dogs are just $25 with an approved application.

Every adoption includes a complete package valued at more than $600, which features spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, county license and a 10-day health guarantee.

Visit the shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers or browse adoptable dogs online at leelostpets.com and give a loving pet a second chance!

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