Start a New Career With Free Medical Office Job Training
Lee County residents now working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who haven’t had higher education or previous job training may qualify for free job training in Medical Front Office skills to increase their pay. Telephone interviews are being accepted through April 20 for the seven-month program that begins April 24. The class fills quickly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out how to sign up here.
Can’t Make It to a Board Meeting? Submit an Ecomment
Members of the public who are unable to attend the weekly Lee County Commission meetings can still share their opinions on agenda items with the Board through “Ecomments.” After the agenda is posted online each Tuesday for the following week, simply click on "Comment on this agenda" to fill out an electronic submission form. The deadline to submit comments is midnight Sunday night.
Has a Lee County Employee Gone Above and Beyond for You?
Lee County strives for all of its employees to provide cost-effective and efficient services to residents and visitors every day. When an employee goes above and beyond his or her assigned duties to make an outstanding contribution to the community, we want to recognize that effort through our new "Together We Mean Community" program. But we need your help.
Submit your nomination.
Meet Famous Authors at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Best-selling authors from all over the country are coming to Fort Myers for the 13th annual
Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday, March 17 at the Harborside Event Center and Centennial Park. The free event will feature author speeches and book-signings, presentations, kids' and teens' activities, a book for every child, new library technology, contests, vendors and more.
Submit Your Nominations for the 2012 Chrysalis Awards
It’s time for the 2012
Chrysalis Awards, a celebration of business and tourism presented by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. Nominate local businesses and individuals in the categories of: Business Development, Eco-Innovation, Cultural Achievement, Education, Sports, Sales & Marketing, and Sustainability.
Click here for details on award categories.
Click here for the nomination form. The submission deadline is Friday, Feb. 24.
Need Help Becoming More Energy Efficient? Take This Short Survey
If you own a home or business, Lee County wants to know if you would take advantage of a program offering low-interest financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and/or wind resistance improvements. Please take a few moments to fill out this four-question survey. The deadline is March 2.
Come to JetBlue Park at Fenway South’s Grand Opening!
Walk around
JetBlue Park at Fenway South and enjoy concessions and entertainment during the Boston Red Sox Spring Training and Player Development Complex’s Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 25. The free event begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by an open house from 1-4 p.m.
Click here for details. Want to ride your bicycle to the ballpark? Learn about “
Pedal to the Park” planned rides.
Don’t Miss Out on Lee County Bid Opportunities
Attention Lee County Vendors: Subscribe to the new Lee County Procurement Open Projects RSS feed and never miss out on a bid opportunity again. Get every new open project downloaded to your computer as soon as it’s announced. For each open project—quote, bid, competitive negotiation, letter of interest, request for proposal, or request for qualification—you’ll receive the project name, solicitation number, pre-bid information, opening information and contact information.