Whereas, Lee Health's Trauma Service District serves five counties in Southwest Florida: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades. The organization is committed to raising awareness about fall prevention and educating residents on the steps they can take to reduce their risk of falls. This initiative involves
collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Statewide Falls Prevention Coalition, as well as local Area Agencies on Aging, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments; and
Whereas, injuries and deaths from falls are preventable; falling and the fear of falling can lead to depression, loss of mobility, and loss of functional independence; and
Whereas, falls prevention education serves as an essential step in enhancing awareness about the prevention of falls among the elderly and ensuring safety, cost-effective home modification, and community strategies to improve safety and lessen the likelihood of falls and debilitating injuries; and
Whereas, Lee Health's Trauma Services District serves a five-county region in Southwest Florida, including Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades. They are actively working to raise awareness about fall prevention and encourage Florida residents to take steps to protect those at risk of falling. To achieve this, they are collaborating with multiple coalition partners, including
the Florida Department of Elder Affairs/Communities for a L,ifetime, the Florida Department of Health/Office of Injury Prevention, the Florida Statewide Falls Prevention CoaH.tion, and state Area Agencies on Aging. Recent statistics show that death rates related to falls have increased significantly: by over 70% among adults aged 65 to 74, by more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84, and more than doubled for seniors aged 85 and older.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County
Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby designate September 22, 2025 as FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY
in Lee County.
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Whereas, Sizzle Dining, a nonprofit 509(a)(2), supporting Southwest Florida restaurants, the tourism industry and elementary school students is celebrating nine years of boosting our local economy while benefiting area causes; and
Whereas, Sizzle Dining champions 127 local restaurants, their staff and their communities by promoting a dine-with-purpose
fundraiser offering special menus during Sizzle Month from
September 3rd through September 30th; and Whereas, Sizzle Dining helps servers earn more to feed their families, allows dishwashers to get more hours, increases sales for the local produce farmer and more; and
Whereas, Sizzle Dining provides valuable support and funding to
Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida, which in turn
provides food and nourishment to elementary school students
throughouttheschoolyear;and
Whereas, Sizzle Dining has made a positive impact on the Southwest Florida community, helping to drive foot . traffic to local restaurants during September, a traditionally slower time of
year for hospitality, while giving back and helping to ensure
children don't go hungry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of
County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does declare September as SIZZLE DINING MONTH and recognizes Sizzle Dining for its invaluable impact on restaurants, tourism and students in Lee County for the past nine years.
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Whereas, the South Fort Myers Youth Baseball program had the most successful All-Star summer in its esteemed history; and
Whereas, the 10-year-olds advanced to the State Tournament extending South Fort Myers' streak to 25 consecutive years of having atleast one team play in a State Tournament. They advanced tothe final four (semifinals) before being defeated; and
Whereas, the 11-year-olds won the District Championship, advanced to the State Tournament, becoming the 50th South Fort Myers team to play in a State Tournament in the past 25 years. Theyadvanced to the semifinals before being defeated; and
Whereas, the 12-year-olds won 20 consecutive games encompassing the District County Championship, State Tournament Championship, and Southeast Regional Tournament. They beat State Champions from Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. They reached the Regional Championship Game, losing 4-2 in extra innings in a historic game making them the most accomplished team in League history, and got them an invitation to the World ~eries. At the World Series, they won three games before losing · to the Midwest Champions from Missouri. They became the first team in South Fort Myers history to reach the "Elite 8" in the USA, winning 23 out of 25 games.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of
County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby
recognize the South Fort Myers Youth Baseball 12-year-old
team for the historic run of excellence, State Champions,
Regional Finalists, and a World Series team and winning three
games.
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