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Library Special Programs

The North Palm Beach Library provides numerous resources and programs to its residents. Key offerings include a dedicated Computer Lab for public use, resources for Genealogy research, a platform to highlight Local Authors, access to Mango Language Learning for those looking to acquire new linguistic skills, and convenient Wireless Printing services. The Library page also links to quick access features and keeps residents informed about general news and events within the village.

Historic District Council

The mission of the Historic District Council is to preserve and protect the architectural heritage of the City of Fernandina Beach as set forth in the City’s Charter and Land Development Code. Serving on a quasi-judicial board is an honor and weighty responsibility. The community depends on its HDC members to ensure that all parties receive a fair hearing, free from personal bias or outside influence. Residents interested in applying for HDC service are encouraged to carefully consider these roles and responsibilities prior to submitting an application.** The Historic District Council (HDC) of the City of Fernandina Beach, FL, was established to be the City’s primary agency responsible for furthering historic preservation within the city. There are five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members, all appointed by the City Commission, acting upon recommendations of the Historic District Council. The term of office is three (3) years. Members serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. The Council functions to protect sites of historical and architectural significance by acting as a design-review board for exterior alterations, repairs, moving or demolition of structures or historic landscape features within the city's local historic districts. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that any proposed changes are compatible with existing historic features in terms of design, texture, material, siting and location. The members of the Historic District Council are city residents whose interests, backgrounds and experience, taken together, provide the City with expert advice on matters pertaining to the preservation of districts and specific buildings of the City that reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history. The HDC consists of seven members. Meetings are held in the City Commission Chambers on the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm. Historic District Council Members HDC Administrative Procedures Opens a New Window. Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Click Here Opens a New Window. for Historic District Council agendas and minutes. If you would like more information, please contact the staff coordinator.** The City of Fernandina Beach welcomes and appreciates residents who volunteer to serve on its advisory boards and committees. Please be advised that the Historic District Council ("HDC") is an advisory board with quasi-judicial roles and responsibilities. This means that the HDC holds hearings which are less formal than a court hearing but similar in procedures and the presentation of evidence. The HDC may hear applications, review competent substantial evidence, and make determinations on applications. Due to these important roles and responsibilities, it is essential that all members serving on the HDC remain impartial, fair, and unbiased in their decision-making. HDC members are expected to: • Approach each matter with an open mind. • Base decisions solely on the competent substantial evidence presented at the meeting and the standards set forth in applicable laws, codes, and ordinances. • Avoid prejudgment of applications or issues prior to public hearings. • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest as required by Florida law. • Disclose any ex-parte communications (communications that occur outside of the hearing) as required by Florida law. • Uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and respect for due process.

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Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrates job is to hear and decide alleged violations of the Code of Ordinances of the Fernandina Beach. Unlike citizen boards, a single magistrate does not have a quorum requirement, which prevents delays caused by absent members. Hearings can often be scheduled more quickly for emergency matters, and the process is generally more streamlined, resolving cases within weeks rather than months. The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate holds quasi-judicial hearings which are less formal than a court hearing but similar in procedures and the presentation of evidence. The Special Magistrate may hear applications, review competent substantial evidence, and make determinations on applications. Meetings occur on the first Thursday of every month, 1:30 pm in the City Commission Chambers. The Special Magistrate will only hear items on the agenda, no walk on items are permitted. Conduct of Special Magistrate Hearings All relevant evidence shall be admitted. The special magistrate may exclude irrelevant or unduly repetitious evidence. Each party to the hearing shall have the right to call and examine witnesses, introduce exhibits, cross-examine opposing witnesses, impeach witnesses and rebut evidence. The general public shall not be entitled to present evidence although members of the general public who have relevant evidence to offer may be called as witnesses by either party. The alleged violator has the right, at his or her own expense, to be represented by an attorney at any hearing. All testimony before the special magistrate shall be under oath and shall be recorded. The alleged violator or the City may cause the proceedings to be recorded by a certified court reporter or other certified recording instrument; however, the City shall be under no obligation to provide a certified court reporter or other certified recording instrument, but, rather the City may use a recording device of its choice to satisfy its obligation to the record the meeting. The burden of proof shall be with the code enforcement officer and/or City attorney to show by the greater weight of evidence, that a code violation exists and that the alleged violator committed, allowed, or was responsible for the violation. If notice has been provided to the violator of the public hearing, the hearing may be conducted and an order rendered in the absence of the alleged violator. Appeals An aggrieved party, including the City, may appeal a final administrative order of the special magistrate to the circuit court. Such appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record before the special magistrate. An appeal shall be filed within 30 days from the date of rendition of the special magistrate's order to be appealed. Powers of the Special Magistrate The Special Magistrate shall have the power to: Adopt rules for the conduct of hearings Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to hearings Subpoenas may be served by the City Police department Subpoena evidence to hearings Administer oaths and take testimony under oath Enter orders finding a violation or non-violation Commission Agendas and Minutes Commission Agendas and Minutes Click Here for Code Enforcement Special Magistrate agendas. If you would like more information, please contact the Code Enforcement office at 904-310-3440.

Police reserve officer program

Reserve Program Reserves A Reserve Police Officer with the North Palm Beach Police Department is an individual, who comes from a different background, not necessarily law enforcement and has a strong sense of community and service to their fellow citizens. Volunteering Reserve officers are police officers who volunteer their time to assist full-time officers, by increasing police presence during emergencies, special events, and in supplementing regular staffing needs. They are qualified and trained to handle the same work as a full-time officer; however, reserve officers do it as unpaid volunteers. Reasons People Volunteer Here are a few reasons that someone would volunteer to put their life on the line as a police officer. The rewards are many! Some reserve officers are former full-time police officers who still enjoy working in law enforcement. Others are individuals who want to see if a job in Law Enforcement is right for them before they take up a new career, and others are simply regular men and women who want to make a difference in their community and realize that serving as a Police Officer is one of the noblest ways to give back. Requirements for Candidates Before a candidate is considered as a reserve officer, they must meet the following criteria: Have successfully completed a Florida Basic Law Enforcement Recruit class and hold an active Florida CJSTC law enforcement certificate. Have a valid Florida driver's license and good driving record. Be in good physical and mental condition. Be of good character and free of criminal convictions. Live within reasonable proximity to the Village of North Palm Beach. Be financially stable. Be able to supply their own duty weapon, belt, and holster. Be able to give at least 24 hours a month in service to the department. If you believe you meet the high standards to be a Reserve Officer with our department, we would like to hear from you. Please email Captain William Minton.

Building & Planning Department Services

Building & Planning REGARDING BUILDING PERMITS AFTER HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON DAMAGE Hurricane Damage Affadavit Permitting Info - Post Storm How to register as a Contractor How to apply for a permit The Building and Planning Department is responsible for the building and safety standards for the design, construction, use, and occupancy, of all buildings and structures within the City of Bradenton Beach. We provide plan review, permitting, and inspection services for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations, and remodels to assure all structures meet the minimum life safety standards of State and local building codes adopted by the City of Bradenton Beach. The Florida Building Code and Florida State Statutes regulating building and contractor requirements are accessible online. INSPECTIONS: List of Inspections for Bradenton Beach ALL REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS CAN BE MADE BY LOGGING IN TO CITIZENSERVE PORTAL TO REQUEST AN INSPECTION BY 2:00PM THE BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE REQUESTED INSPECTION. WE DO ACCEPT ROOFING AFFADAVITS. PLEASE EMAIL IN FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PRE-PLAN MEETINGS: CAN BE SCHEDULED AS EITHER ON-SITE OR IN OFFICE APPOINTMENT BY CALLING THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. PLEASE SUBMIT ANY DOCUMENTS FOR PREVIEW BY THE BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS SUCH AS EMAIL OR FAX PRIOR TO THE PRE-PLAN MEETING. PERMITTING: ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTTED ONLINE USING THE CITIZENSERVE ONLINE PORTAL. ALL APPLICATIONS RECIEVED VIA EMAIL OR HAND DELIVERED WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE ONLINE SYSTEM WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS. ONCE THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION IS DEEMED COMPLETE BY THE PERMIT INTAKE TECH IT WILL BEGIN THE REVIEW PROCESS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REVIEWED FOR ZONING, STORMWATER, FLOODPLAIN AND BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE AS DETERMINED BY THE SCOPE OF WORK BEING COMPLETED. ONCE ALL REVIEWS ARE COMPLETE AND ANY DEFICIENCIES ARE MET BY THE APPLICANT, THE APPLICATION IS RETURNED BACK TO THE PERMIT TECH FOR A FINAL COMPLETNESS CHECK AND THE CONTRACTOR IS NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL THAT THE PERMIT IS READY FOR FINAL PAYMENT AND ISSUANCE. Customer Service Your development experience starts at our Building & Planning Department located at the Bradenton Beach City Hall. Staff will assist you with the processing of your development project and guide you through this somewhat complex process. After all of the reviews and approvals are complete, you will be ready to obtain your building permits. Permits, Pending permits, Business Tax Receipts and more are available through our portal To search a list of Pending Permits within the city, click on the CitizenServe link and then Reports at the top of that home page. First time users can create a new user ID and password with their email address. For Citizenserve Login and access issues click for help information. How to register as a Contractor How to apply for a permit Flood Information The entire City of Bradenton Beach is located within a Flood Zone. Being located on a barrier island can mean additional State and Federal agencies are involved in the permitting process. Florida Department of Environmental Protection or FDEP permits for Coastal Construction Control Line for land development projects. Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA documentation may be required, such as Elevation Certificates or a FEMA 50% Substantial Damage / Substantial Improvement assessment. Additional information can be found on our Flood Information page regarding flood maps, evacuations, storm preparedness and recovery, as well as information the City of Bradenton Beach provides to keep you informed. Additional Information Our goal in the City of Bradenton Beach is to provide an effective and efficient service to our citizens, developers, contractors, architects and engineers and provide answers to frequently asked questions and general information about the development process. We are here to assist you in obtaining information about development standards and requirements for the City of Bradenton Beach. Many questions are answered in the When Do I Need a Permit document found here. However if you do not find the information you need or have further questions please feel free to contact us at 941-778-1005 extension 210, or you can send an email to the Building Department. CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Call before you dig state wide number: 800-432-4770 Sunshine website This is a free service to help keep Florida safe.

Bradenton Beach Land Development Code (LDC)

Zoning Map and Land Development Code (LDC) Land Development Code (LDC) SUPPLEMENT 3 OCTOBER 2023 (PDF) RECENTLY UPDATED!! A digital copy of the City Zoning Map may be requested by contacting the Building & Planning department. The Land Development Code of the City of Bradenton Beach is the governing document for zoning, setbacks, parking requirements and many other factors that affect the land development, re-development and use. Please contact the Building and Planning Department with additional questions or to request a meeting with the City Planner. Contact us to request a digital copy of the Land Development Code.

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library are a major advocacy group for the library. Also, through various fundraisers, including an annual book sale, the Friends of the Library make continuous donations to the library. Come and join in the planning for events. New board members welcome. Your membership dues provide funds for events volunteered or sponsored by the Friends of the Library, which include the Veterans Day Service, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa's Trolley, Chili Cook Off, and Heritage Day Parade. Visit our AmazonSmile page to learn how to sign up and support the Library through Amazon. Friends of the Library Board Members President: Cathy Graham Vice President: Shawn Woods Secretary: Mary Phillips Treasurer: Patty Sullivan FOL Volunteered or Sponsored Events Village Garage Sale Heritage Day Parade Santa's Trolley Rides Chili Cook Off Veterans Day Service Halloween Festival Tree Lighting Ceremony

Report A Concern

Report A Concern | Hallandale Beach, FL - Official Website Skip to Main Content EMERGENCY ALERT Traffic Alert - Lane Closure on Three Island Blvd. from 09/02/2026 through 10/31/2026 (Work on daytime hours, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm). Read On... Water Service Interruption & Precautionary Boil Water Notice on Oleander Dr., Hibiscus Dr., and Palm Dr. Read On... Home Page How Do I... Customer Service Report A Concern Report A Concern Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow

Board of Architects

Board of Architects Meetings 3:30 p.m. As needed Overview The Panama City Board of Architects was designed to review height adjustments requests for high density residential complexes. Board of Architects meetings are held on an as needed basis at 3:30 p.m. For information concerning Board of Architects agenda items, please contact the Planning and Zoning Division located in City Hall. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 850-872-3025.

Probate, Guardianship & Trust

Probate, Guardianship &Trust | Martin County Clerk Skip to Main Content Office Closure Yom Kippur**Monday, September 21, 2026 Read On... Home Resources Fee Schedules Probate, Guardianship &Trust Probate, Guardianship &Trust ItemFee Amount For the opening of any estate of one document or more, but not to include the issuance of letters or orders of summary administration$231 Petitions to admit foreign wills, authenticated or exemplified copies or transcripts of record$231 Caveat or Notice of Trust$41 Disposition of personal property without administration$231 Estate Administration: Summary Administration - less than $1,000$235 Estate Administration: Summary Administration - $1,000 or more$345 Estate Administration: Formal, Ancillary, Curatorship, Conservatorship$400 V.A. Guardianship$235 Guardianship of Person Only$235 Guardianship of Person and Property$400 Guardianship of a Minor - Person Only$235 Guardianship of a Minor - Person and Property$400 Filing verified inventory: Value of Ward's Property exceeds $25,000 Audit Fee$85 Filing verified inventory: Combined Income more than $50,000No Charge Filing Annual Accounting: Estate Value: $25,000 or less$20 Filing Annual Accounting: Estate Value: $25,000.01 to $100,000$85 Filing Annual Accounting: Estate Value: $100,001 to $500,000$170 Filing Annual Accounting: Estate Value: More than $500,000$250 Petition for determination of incompetency$231 Trusts$400 Issuing each summons$10 Reopen Fee$50 From each attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice$100 Indexing Wills$1

Malicious USB Cables

Malicious USB-C cables, which can intercept data, eavesdrop on communications, and even take control of devices, are becoming increasingly common. These cables, often indistinguishable from regular ones, are sold by both specialist spy retailers and unscrupulous sellers. Identifying these cables requires advanced scanning techniques, such as 2D and 3D scans, to reveal hidden components like Wi-Fi servers and keyloggers. The O.MG USB-C cable is a notorious example that hides an embedded Wi-Fi server and a keylogger. To protect yourself, it's crucial to buy cables from reputable brands, look for suspicious signs, use data blockers, and, if necessary, employ professional detection services.

Technology Management Department

The Technology Management Department (TMD) provides technology consultation, purchasing, administration, and support for all departments within the City. TMD is responsible for the project management, planning, maintenance, administration, and security of the City’s information and technology assets. Additionally, TMD delivers the vision, leadership, and skills enabling Haines City to benefit from technological innovation to improve service to the community and increase efficiencies. The personnel required to support this department are an Information Technology Director, Technology Analyst, and three (3) Systems and Network Administrator II positions. For inquiries regarding the Haines City website, please email the webmaster.

Progressive Web Application Attack

Progressive Web Application Attack | Haines City, FL A new attack method of accessing people’s banking accounts has emerged overseas and could make its way to the US. This method is called PWA or Progressive Web Application. PWAs are disguised as legitimate banking apps but allows the attacker to steal usernames and passwords. Victims would be called with an alert that their banking app was out of date and requested input as to which banking app they used. Once selected, an SMS text message was sent to the victim instructing them to click the link to install the latest update, but the PWA was installed instead. There would be no browser warning of “installing unknown apps” displayed to the user since the SMS delivered a WebAPK download directly to the device. The best way to prevent these types of attacks is to only install apps from trusted sources, such as the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store. Never click or tap a link from someone you do not know or from a number you do not recognize.

Cybersecurity Awareness

As our reliance on technology increases, cybersecurity is a concern that affects every individual and is all of our responsibility and not exclusively those in the IT field. As a comparison, think about being a driver on the public transportation network. Just as locking your car doors does not prevent its theft, no one technology can protect you from cybercrime. Fundamentally, we are each responsible for the proper, safe, and legal use of our vehicles (both work and personal) to prevent incidents. If everybody obeyed the rules, the transportation and computer networks would both be safer for all. However, both networks have users who are careless in the operation and maintenance of their equipment causing potential issues for the rest of us. Consequently, we have to deal with aggressive and selfish drivers on the roadways and hackers on the computers. Whether we want to or not, we must therefore always be alert and take precautions when we are driving as well as when using technology. This is the only way to prevent the bad actors from causing an incident. For if we don’t, their actions will at least make us late – whether it be to our destination on the road or City services because we have no access to our computer systems and data (it takes at least 1 day to restore a single server and we have dozens of servers). As a worst case, it could lead to a fatality in life, privacy, data, or your job. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it's vital for everyone to take proactive steps in safeguarding their personal information and digital assets. To assist you in staying secure online, we have compiled a list of cybersecurity tips covering various best practices. Cyber Security Resources Stay Safe Online: Tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance CISA (cisa.gov) Cybersecurity Awareness Program The Smart Talk: A free tool that helps families set digital safety ground rules together. Send for your Free credit report:Equifax Experian TransUnion Florida Department of Law EnforcementSecure Florida Federal Bureau of Investigation

Firefighter(s) Pension Board

Overview The Panama City Firefighter(s) Pension Fund Board is a 5-member board. The City Commission appoints 2 members to serve on the board. The Panama City Fire Department elects 2 board members. The board then appoints the 5th member, and members serve 2-year terms. The Firefighter(s) Pension Fund Board is responsible for the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the fund, for determining all claims for retirement benefits, and for exercising the sole and exclusive administration of and the proper operation of the plan. The board performs such actuarial and accounting functions as are required by law and fulfills all other such duties as may be required by law.

Candidate Resources

Attention: Chapter 2026-26, Laws of Florida, has been enacted as of April 1, 2026. The new law includes new requirements for candidate qualifying. These requirements are effective upon becoming law. Emergency Rule 1SER26-2 has been adopted, and the incorporated qualifying forms are now available on the Candidate Online Packets pages on the Lee Elections' website. These forms are the most current version that must be used to qualify. The deadline for candidates to change their party affiliation to run as a party nominee or without party affiliation, as applicable, was June 8, 2025. Directive 2026-02 (Name Change) Petition Deadlines Petition Deadlines Judicial Petition Deadline: NOON, March 23, 2026 All Other Candidates Petition Deadline: NOON, May 11, 2026 Contact the Qualifying Department at 239-533-8683 to schedule an appointment for submitting petitions. Qualifying Dates Qualifying Dates Judicial Qualifying Dates: Noon, April 20 through Noon, April 24, 2026 Candidates may pre-qualify beginning on April 6, 2026. All Other Candidates Qualifying Dates: Noon, June 8 through Noon, June 12, 2026 Candidates may pre-qualify beginning on May 25, 2026. (Our office will be closed on May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.) To submit completed documents, visit the Main Office at 2480 Thompson Street Fort Myers 33901 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Call the Qualifying Department at 239-533-8683 to schedule an appointment. Qualifying items shall be deemed filed with the qualifying department upon the date of actual receipt by the qualifying department. To be deemed timely filed with the qualifying department, qualifying items must be physically present at the department's location by the close of the qualifying period. The U.S. Postal Service's designated hours for mail pick-up do not correspond to the qualifying deadline, nor do they deliver directly to the qualifying department. To ensure that the items are timely received, it is advisable for candidates or someone on their behalf to hand-deliver directly to the qualifying department or use a delivery service that timely delivers directly to the qualifying department. Qualifying Office Qualifying Office Below is the name, location, and address of the Lee County Elections qualifying office for Lee County candidates: Lee County Supervisor of Elections Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex 2480 Thompson Street, 3rd Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email: [email protected] Lee County Candidate Resources and Publications Lee County Candidate Resources and Publications Publication dates reflect the current version of the publication and will be updated as revised versions become available. Candidate and Campaign Treasurer's Handbook (PDF) (July 2026) Candidate and Campaign Treasurer's Reporting Calendar (PDF) (2026) Candidate Petition Handbook (PDF) (May 2026) Florida Statutes Chapter 104 (PDF) (2025 Election Code Violations) Florida Statutes Chapter 105 (PDF) (2025 Non-partisan Elections) Florida Statutes Chapter 106 (PDF) (2025 Campaign Finance) Filing Fees and Salaries (PDF) Campaign Fundraiser Prohibitions on Lotteries and Games of Chance (PDF) Campaign Signage and Code Enforcement (PDF) Dates to Remember (PDF) (2026) Election Laws of Florida (PDF) (September 2025) Florida Department of Transportation (PDF) Foreign Nationals Brochure (PDF) Voter Data Requests and Data Price List (PDF) Residency Requirements for Candidates (PDF) Resign to Run Law (PDF) Sunshine State One Call Florida (Official Website of "Call Before You Dig!") Important Notice About Digging for Campaign Signage. Florida Law requires that you call 811 before you do any digging, and includes digging for campaign sign placement. Striking a buried utility line, such as cable, communication, electric, gas, irrigation, etc., could cause a service outage, personal injury, or property damage. Failure to comply with Florida Law could result in a significant fine of $500 up to $50,000 plus repair costs. Please be aware that a fine incurred, as a result of failure to comply, must be paid from the personal funds of the individual fined, and is not considered a campaign expense. Under Florida law, s. 668.6076, F.S., e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Special District Candidate Packet and Forms

Lee County Special District Candidate Packet and Forms The next Election Cycle for Special District Offices is 2026. Scroll down for online candidate packet contents available for download. Candidates may also obtain Forms and Publications by visiting the Florida Division of Elections website. 2026 Special District offices include: Captiva Erosion Prevention District, Community Development Districts, Fort Myers Beach Public Library District, Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District, Independent Fire Control and Prevention Districts, Lee County Mosquito Control District, and the Sanibel Public Library District. Candidate Petition Deadline Noon, May 11, 2026 Candidate Qualifying Dates Noon, June 8 through Noon, June 12, 2026 Candidates may pre-qualify beginning on May 25, 2026. (Our office will be closed May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.) Candidate Qualifying Forms Lee County Special District Candidate Fact Sheet (PDF) Candidate File Cover Sheet (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) Affidavit of Intent - Special District Candidate (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required if not submitting DSDE 9) Text Messaging Service Agreement (PDF) (Optional, but Recommended) DSDE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required only if the candidate will actively campaign) Any special district candidate who intends to accept contributions or make expenditures in connection with his/her campaign must appoint a campaign treasurer, designate a campaign depository, and file periodic campaign treasurer's reports with the Lee County Supervisor of Elections. Contributions and expenditures include any made by the candidate in connection with his/her campaign. DSDE 84 Statement of Candidate (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) Campaign Financial Reporting System Affidavit (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) The Lee County Supervisor of Elections provides its own (CFR) Campaign Financial Reporting System for the filing of required campaign finance reports. The Lee County (CFR) Campaign Financial Reporting System facilitates the electronic filing of required campaign finance reports, replacing the need for original and signed reports to be filed by hand delivery or standard mail. Upon filing Form DS-DE 9, a candidate and his/her campaign treasurer and deputy treasurer (if one is appointed) will be provided a User Identification Number, password, and PIN access to the CFR System for the filing of required campaign treasurer's reports. DSDE 104 Candidate Petition Form (PDF) (Optional) A candidate for Special District may obtain the valid signatures of 25 registered electors within the district. Submit signatures to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections for validation. Upon certification by the Supervisor of Elections that the candidate has obtained the required number of valid signatures, the signatures shall serve as the filing fee. Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Candidate Oath, Canvassing Board Meeting Schedule and Filing Fee (If Any) Form 1 Statement of Financial Interest for 2025 (Required - submit at the time of qualifying) Form 1 must be filed electronically with the Florida Commission on Ethics via the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System (EFDMS).A copy of the electronically filed Form 1 must be provided with your final qualifying documents. DSDE 302NP-E Corr Candidate Oath (PDF) - Non-Partisan Office (Required - submit at the time of qualifying) A special district candidate must file the correct Candidate Oath for the office they are seeking. This form may only be submitted during the qualifying period. Canvassing Board Meeting and Logic and Accuracy Testing Schedules (Required - submit at the time of qualifying) Filing Fee (PDF) (Required - submit at the time of qualifying) $25 filing fee. A special district candidate may pay the filing fee with a personal check, cash, money order, or campaign check (if a campaign account has been established at a financial institution). If paying by personal check, money order, or campaign check, make the check payable to the Lee County Elections Office for the exact amount. A candidate who obtains the required number of valid candidate petition signatures for the office sought will not be required to pay a filing fee.

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Municipal Candidate Packet and Forms

Municipal Candidate Packet and Forms | Lee County Elections, FL Skip to Main Content Active Registered Voters: Democrats: Republicans: Other: Total: Home Candidates Candidate Online Packets Municipal Candidates Municipal Candidate Packet and Forms The next Election for Village of Estero is March 2, 2027. Scroll down for online candidate packet contents available for download. Candidates may also obtain Forms and Publications by visiting the Florida Division of Elections website. Candidate Petition DeadlineNoon, December 14, 2026 Candidate Qualifying DatesNoon, January 11 through Noon, January 15, 2027Candidates may pre-qualify beginning on December 28, 2026. 2026 Candidate Campaign Reporting Calendar 2027 Village of Estero Candidate Fact Sheet Candidate Qualifying Forms Candidate File Cover Sheet (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) Text Messaging Service Agreement (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) DSDE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) DSDE 84 Statement of Candidate (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required) Campaign Financial Reporting System Affidavit (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required)The Lee County Supervisor of Elections provides its own (CFR) Campaign Financial Reporting System for the filing of required campaign finance reports. The Lee County (CFR) Campaign Financial Reporting System facilitates the electronic filing of required campaign finance reports, replacing the need for original and signed reports to be filed by hand delivery or standard mail. Upon filing Form DS-DE 9, a candidate and his/her campaign treasurer and deputy treasurer (if one is appointed) will be provided a User Identification Number, password, and PIN access to the CFR System for the filing of required campaign treasurer's reports. DSDE 104 Candidate Petition Form (PDF) (Optional)A candidate may obtain the valid signatures of registered electors in the municipality. Submit signatures to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections for validation. Upon certification by the Supervisor of Elections that the candidate has obtained the required number of valid signatures. Signatures must be submitted before the deadline. District 3 - 35 signatures of registered electors residing in District 3 District 4 - 36 signatures of registered electors residing in District 4 District 5 - 43 signatures of registered electors residing in District 5 District 7 - 43 signatures of registered electors residing in District 7 Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Candidate Oath, Canvassing Board Meeting Schedule, and Filing Fee Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests for 2026 (Required - submit at time of qualifying)Form 1 must be filed electronically with the Florida Commission on Ethics via the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System (EFDMS).A copy of the electronically filed Form 1 must be provided with your final qualifying documents. DSDE 302NP-E Candidate Oath - Non-Partisan Office (PDF) (Required - submit at time of qualifying)The candidate must file the correct Candidate Oath for the office sought. This form may only be submitted during the qualifying period. Canvassing Board Meeting and Logic and Accuracy Testing Schedules (Required - submit at time of qualifying) Filing Fee (Required - submit at time of qualifying)Make the check payable to the Lee County Elections Office by a check drawn on the candidate's campaign account for the exact amount. No cashier's checks or money orders will be accepted. Under Florida law, s. 668.6076, F.S., e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow

Federal, State, and District Level Offices

The Lee County Supervisor of Elections' jurisdiction in the candidate-qualifying process extends to only candidates for county and local independent special district offices. Federal, State, and District candidates must initiate and complete the candidate-qualifying process with the appropriate agency or agencies. Circuit Judge (20th Judicial Circuit) Florida House Representative Florida Senate Governor of Florida President of the United States Public Defender (20th Judicial Circuit) State Attorney (20th Judicial Circuit) United States Representative United States Senator Federal Candidates Federal candidates may obtain information, forms, and publications by visiting or contacting the Federal Election Commission. Additionally, federal candidates must also contact the Florida Division of Elections. Federal Election Commission 999 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20463 Phone: 800-424-9530 Email: [email protected] Federal Election Commission Website Federal Qualifying Handbook (PDF) (July 1, 2023) State and District Candidates State and District candidates may obtain information, forms, and publications by visiting or contacting: Florida Division of Elections R A Gray Building Number 31 6500 S Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-245-6200 Email: [email protected] Florida Division of Elections Website State Qualifying Handbook (PDF) (January 2024) Under Florida law, s. 668.6076, F.S., e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.