Gov. DeSantis has announced changes to the stay-at-home restrictions as part of a phased approach to reopening a "Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step, Plan for Florida’s Recovery", starting Monday, May 4. Here’s what Phase 1 involves: Schools remain distance learning Visits to senior living facilities prohibited Elective surgeries can resume Restaurants can offer outdoor seating with six feet between tables, indoor seating can be at 25% capacity Retail can operate at 25% of indoor capacity No change for bars, gyms and personal services like hair salons Vulnerable individuals should avoid close contact with people outside home All individuals should maximize physical distance [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.]

          Daily Stats  (updated 4/28/2020 at 6:30 pm) Lee Health has: 79 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals Submitted 10,042 specimens for testing. Discharged 192 patients 201 employees quarantined; 28 employees exposed at work and positive with COVID-19 Click here for graphs showing a running total of specimens collected for testing and positive cases hospitalized.   Today’s News A Message from Dr. Larry Antonucci Every day and night, our exceptional team is worthy of our gratitude, respect and admiration. They are our heroes, 24/7/365. But, right now, during these challenging, uncertain times, our health care heroes [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.]

South County Regional Library patrons will be able to pick up materials being held for them as the Lee County Library System starts contactless, curbside pickup on April 29. The library is located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway. To use contactless, curbside pickup, patrons with holds available for pick up can drive to the main entrance of the library, stay in their car, and call the telephone number provided on the signs at the location. The staff member who answers will ask the patron for their library card number, check out their materials and bring them out to the designated [Read More.]

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted to re-open county parks and preserves including all beaches and beach access points, parking lots and free-standing bathrooms. Staff will be onsite to help encourage following the CDC guidelines, including social distancing. Parks and preserves will open with regular hours Wednesday, April 29. This is part of the county’s phased-in approach for residents while still observing the Governor’s Executive Order. Commissioners offered guidelines and stressed it is imperative that residents remain vigilant to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The county beach sites include: Beach Parks Bonita Beach Park Bowditch Point [Read More.]

          Daily Stats  (updated 4/27/2020 at 3:30 pm) 80 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospital Submitted 9,783 specimens for testing Discharged 178 patients 183 employees quarantined; 32 employees exposed at work and positive with COVID-19 Click here for graphs showing a running total of specimens collected for testing and positive cases hospitalized.   Today’s News A Message from Dr. Larry Antonucci When it comes to COVID-19, there is still much to be determined, especially regarding antibody testing, immunity, treatment and the creation of a vaccine. There is one thing we know, however, and that is ingesting [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.]

          Daily Stats  NO NEW UPDATE               Florida Department of Health (Updated 4/26/2020 at 11:00 am) ~30,680 positive cases in Florida residents and 848 positive cases in non-Florida residents~   TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health 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 is providing 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. [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 Has COVID-19 left you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? It's important to also take care of your emotional health during this time. Learn some positive [Read More.]