Due to delays caused by COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau is still seeking applicants to work for the 2020 Census. These positions are temporary, part-time, 20-40 hours per week, and will last approximately 8-9 weeks.  The hours are flexible; you are able set your own schedule.  Lee County census takers’ pay starts at $18/hour and 58 cents/mile. By working for the Census Bureau, you have a special opportunity to help make the 2020 Census an accurate and complete count. There are so many reasons our community needs to be counted completely and accurately. The count happens every 10 years and [Read More.]

            The Village of Estero has compiled the most recent daily updates from the State of Florida, Lee County and the Village of Estero.  This compilation provides updates from the governmental perspective.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption. Village of Estero Update Village Hall has closed the public lobbies as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23. We will still be accepting online applications, records requests, requests for action related to roads and landscaping, and general inquiries. Our phone lines will remain open and we will have available a [Read More.]

The county announced today the re-opening of pools, playgrounds, pavilions, courts, multi-purpose fields (soccer/lacrosse/football), fishing piers and splash pads beginning Friday, May 22. This decision was based on the continued voluntary compliance and the community’s greater awareness for Centers for Disease Control guidelines.  Staff will be onsite to help encourage following the CDC guidelines, including social distancing.  Parks staff have placed additional signs advising of CDC guidelines at all sites. Additional details about the re-openings set for the coming weekend: Multi-purpose fields (soccer, lacrosse and football) will reopen with no league play, benches or bleachers. Activities on the multi-purpose fields [Read More.]

              Florida Department of Health (Updated 5/18/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~45,208 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,234 positive cases in non-Florida residents~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health, in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state also provides a report detailing surveillance data for every Florida county. Previously, this information was only available for select communities. The surveillance data report is available here. More than 24,100 test results [Read More.]

            The Village of Estero has compiled the most recent daily updates from the State of Florida, Lee County and the Village of Estero.  This compilation provides updates from the governmental perspective.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption. Village of Estero Update Village Hall has closed the public lobbies as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23. We will still be accepting online applications, records requests, requests for action related to roads and landscaping, and general inquiries. Our phone lines will remain open and we will have available a [Read More.]

              Florida Department of Health (Updated 5/17/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~44,369 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,219 positive cases in non-Florida residents~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health, in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state also provides a report detailing surveillance data for every Florida county. Previously, this information was only available for select communities. The surveillance data report is available here. More than 29,600 [Read More.]

        Lee County Update Undercounted = underfunded. Don't let our healthcare, transportation, education, and other vital services in Lee County be underfunded. Stand up to be counted! Complete the Census today. https://fal.cn/387S4 Lee County Schools The School District of Lee County has decided to expand their virtual learning program through summer. For more information, please visit: https://fal.cn/387Hh.                 State of Florida Update (updated 5/17/2020 at 5:00 pm) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of [Read More.]

          World Health Organization Update SITUATION IN NUMBERS total (new) cases in last 24 hours  (last updated 10:00 AM CET 5/16/2020) Globally 4 425 485 cases (86 827) 302 059 deaths (4 940) Western Pacific Region 166 721 cases (1 171) 6 697 deaths (33) European Region 1 848 445 cases (22 150) 164 723 deaths (1 446) South-East Asia Region 127 995 cases (5 741) 4 201 deaths (151) Eastern Mediterranean Region 315 668 cases (10 479) 9 701 deaths (143) Region of the Americas 1 909 483 cases (45 015) 115 057 deaths (3 [Read More.]

            The Village of Estero has compiled the most recent daily updates from the State of Florida, Lee County and the Village of Estero.  This compilation provides updates from the governmental perspective.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption. Village of Estero Update Village Hall has closed the public lobbies as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23.         Lee County Update Symptoms of COVID-19 range widely and can appear 2-14 days after exposure. Know what to look for and when to seek medical attention, by following [Read More.]

          Daily Stats   NO NEW UPDATE               Florida Department of Health (Updated 5/15/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~42,940 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,198 positive cases in non-Florida residents~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health, in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state also provides a report detailing surveillance data for every Florida county. Previously, this information was only available for select communities. [Read More.]