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Can’t Make It to a Board Meeting? Submit an Ecomment

eCommentsMembers 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.

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Has a Lee County Employee Gone Above and Beyond for You?
 
Together We Mean CommunityLee 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.
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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.
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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. 17.
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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.

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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 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.
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Visitor & Convention Bureau Earns Industry Award

Lee County's Visitor & Convention Bureau has received the 2011 Supporting Organization of the Year award by the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives (TSAE). The award recognizes organizations that have displayed outstanding commitment and dedication to their communities, as well as excellence and innovation in efforts to positively affect their industry. Click here for more information.


Moore Haven Lock to Close for Installation of Manatee Protection System

Boaters who use the Moore Haven lock on the Okeechobee Waterway are invited to a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 in Clewiston to hear plans by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District to temporarily close the lock for the installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS). Work is tentatively scheduled to begin April 2, when traffic conditions and water levels are low, and will last approximately two months. The public meeting will include an open house at 6 p.m. and a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the South Florida Operations Office conference room, 525 Ridgelawn Road, Clewiston.

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