Aug 26, 2005

        Lee County Sheriff's Office

        14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway

        Fort Myers, FL  33912

        P R E S S     R E L E A S E

        Friday, August 26, 2005

        "New Central District Grand Opening"

A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned to mark the dedication of the newest District Office of the Lee County Sheriff's Office.  Central District, also known as District 5, will officially open doors to the public at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2005. 

The facility was recently renovated to accommodate the Sheriff's Office after Lee County Commissioners approved the lease of the site to meet increasing demand on the agency as a result of the county's huge growth.  The office is located in the rear of Pinebrook Plaza, 12995 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers.  The suite is located toward the rear of the plaza adjacent to Christiana Way.  Local dignitaries have been invited to attend. 

Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott extended an open invitation to the citizens and business representatives in the area, "I hope members of the public will join us Monday to become familiar with this full-service office and meet the professional and enthusiastic staff assigned to the District."  The Sheriff recognized the need for the District which serves the U.S. 41 corridor from Ben C. Pratt Six-Mile Cypress Parkway north to the Caloosahatchee River, west to Summerlin Road and east to Interstate 75.  Communities located within the district include Pine Manor, Page Park, Dunbar and Tice.  "In analysis of calls for service it's clear a change was necessary," Sheriff Scott said, "the added district will help us serve all of Lee County more efficiently."

The Central District Commander is 48 year old Captain Mike Johnston of Cape Coral, a 25 year veteran with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.   The District Office will be staffed with patrol deputies, criminal investigation detectives and civilian support staff.  Initially, a total of 48 members of the Sheriff's Office will be working out of the Central District offices.  After the ribbon cutting ceremony the staff will host the open house with cake and refreshments served. 

Media inquiries are directed to the Public Information Officer at (239) 477-1340.

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