{"id":37287,"date":"2025-11-07T13:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37287\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:33:07","slug":"lee-county-operations-adjust-schedules-for-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/37287\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County operations adjust schedules for Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.<\/p>\n<p>The county\u2019s schedule adjustments are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Solid Waste<\/p>\n<p>All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach are not affected by the holiday. Residents are asked to place solid waste and recycling curbside on the normal collection day.<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Solid Waste offices are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the holiday. This includes operations at the Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court. The Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road and the Lee\/Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility will be open.<\/p>\n<p>Community Development<\/p>\n<p>The offices of Lee County Community Development, including permitting lobby and phones, will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Contractors may utilize the electronic permitting portal during the closure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Utilities<\/p>\n<p>The offices of Lee County Utilities, the Call Center and drive-thru window will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. A drop-box is on-site at the front door and another accessible via the drive-thru for payments by check. Payments can be made at any time at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myutilities.leegov.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/myutilities.leegov.com<\/a>\u00a0or 1-855-895-6939.<\/p>\n<p>Libraries<\/p>\n<p>All library locations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11. Regular operating hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.\u00a0Library resources are available online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/online\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leelibrary.net\/online<\/a>. For more information about locations and hours\u00a0visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Domestic Animal Services<\/p>\n<p>Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, but will be open for regularly scheduled hours on Wed, Nov. 12,\u00a0Hours are\u00a08 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lost &amp; Found Pet Center and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Pet Adoption Center. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelostpets.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leelostpets.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>LeeTran<\/p>\n<p>LeeTran bus, trolley and paratransit services are not affected by the holiday. Route schedules and maps are at\u00a0www.rideleetran.com.<\/p>\n<p>Parks &amp; Recreation<\/p>\n<p>Parks, beaches, boat ramps, pools and preserves will remain open on Veterans Day. Offices and recreation centers will be closed. Recreation centers and offices will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 12. For a list of open locations, hours and amenities, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leeparks.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leeparks.org<\/a>. Park patrons are reminded that alcohol is not permitted in county parks.<\/p>\n<p>Midpoint Bridge<\/p>\n<p>The Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K Run\/Walk will close the Midpoint Bridge from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. For information about the annual Veterans Day event, contact the YMCA of Southwest Florida-Fort Myers at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ymcaswfl.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ymcaswfl.org\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Lee County Department of Transportation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/dot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/dot<\/a>\u00a0or email traffic concerns to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/LeeTrafficTOC@leegov.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LeeTrafficTOC@leegov.com<\/a>. For questions regarding the bridge closure, call 239-533-9400.<\/p>\n<p>To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters.<\/a> Follow Lee County Government on Facebook,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leecountyflbocc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/leecountyflbocc<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 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