News Briefs

Lee County Utilities ends routine free chlorine flush

Lee County Utilities will end the free chlorine flush on Tuesday, May 21, which will involve converting its disinfection process from free chlorine residual to chloramines as the primary disinfectant.

The free chlorine flush, which began May 1, is a routine measure standard among water utilities that use chloramines as a primary disinfectant. Residents who use a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier to install the proper filtering equipment.

Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks.

Customers may notice a temporary change in the water’s taste, odor and color, which is not harmful. Even though the conversion of disinfection will begin on May 21, it will take approximately one week for the service area to be converted from a free chlorine residual to a chloramine residual.

Customers can call Lee County Utilities from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays at 239-533-8845.

For a video about the disinfectant process, visit youtu.be/POCeg36m92c

Meet & Greet at Coast Guard Auxiliary’s National Safe Boating Week Breakfast

Get to know the missions of the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliary at a meet-and-greet breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at Sunflower Café, 11410 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach, as part of National Safe Boating Week.

Recreational boating is fun and enjoyable, but waterways can sometimes become crowded and create chaos and confusion. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules or the nautical “Rules of the Road,” drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear your life jacket are all examples of human error or a lack of proper judgment. All too often, this misjudgment turns into a search and rescue case.

Representatives from the Coast Guard and Auxiliary will be available to answer questions about search and rescue, missions, facilities, training, and capabilities. Register online at www.Aux91FMB.org/ Breakfast.

The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating. The National Safe Boating Council leads it and has support from boating safety advocates worldwide. National Safe Boating Week is May 18- 24.

Lee County adjusts operational schedules for Memorial Day

Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The county’s holiday schedule operational adjustments are as follows:

Solid Waste — 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 will occur one day after the regularly scheduled collection day for the entire week beginning May 27. If the regular collection day is Monday, the truck will pick up that material on Tuesday. Tuesday’s regularly scheduled pickups will occur on Wednesday and so on for the rest of the week through Saturday, June 1. Regular collection schedules resume on Monday, June 3.

Lee County Solid Waste facilities and offices are closed during the holiday on Monday, May 27. 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.

Solid Waste urges all residents to recycle plastic, metal and glass containers from Memorial Day weekend activities.

Lee County Utilities — The offices of Lee County Utilities, the Call Center and the drive-thru window will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. A drop-box is on-site at the front door, and another is accessible via the drive-thru for payments by check.

Libraries — All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27. Each branch will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 28. The library is always available online at www.leelibrary.net/online.

Domestic Animal Services — Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will be open regularly on Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lost & Found Pet Center and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the Pet Adoption Center. Animal Services will be closed for the holiday on Monday, May 27, but will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28.

LeeTran — LeeTran will not run bus, trolley or paratransit service on the holiday. Service resumes on Tuesday, May 28. Route schedules and maps are available at www.rideleetran.com .

Parks & Recreation — Parks, pools and preserves remain open on holidays. Offices and recreation centers are closed on the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, May 28. Check www.leeparks.org for the list of open locations, hours and amenities. The county asks park patrons to remember no alcohol is permitted in county parks. Lee County reminds residents and visitors that the Causeway Islands Park on the Sanibel Causeway remains closed to watercraft, pedestrian and bicycle traffic due to the active construction zone.

Sports Challenge America adds 12 new pickleball courts

Sports Challenge America, a premier destination for sports enthusiasts, families, and adventure seekers, announced opening 12 brand-new pickleball courts. As the popularity of pickleball continues to soar nationwide, Sports Challenge America is stepping up to meet the demand.

The new pickleball courts are now officially open, with operating hours tailored to accommodate players’ schedules: Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sports Challenge America’s standard rates for pickleball court usage are $15 per hour or $5 per person for drop-ins. Reservations can be made online, in person, or over the phone.

For more information and to reserve court time, visit www.sportschallengeamerica.com/ or call 239-663-1810. Location: 28120 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs. ¦

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