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."
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"
Municipal Candidate Packet and Forms
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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.
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Lee County Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections Candidate Packet and Forms
"Lee County Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections Candidate Packet and Forms
The next Election Cycle for Lee County Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections Candidates 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.
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
County Commissioner and Supervisor of Elections Fact Sheet (PDF)
Candidate File Cover Sheet (PDF) (Initial Filing - Required)
Text Messaging Service Agreement (PDF) (Optional, but Recommended)
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 for Lee County Commissioner or Constitutional Officer may obtain the valid signatures of 4,906 registered electors in Lee County. 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 take the place of the filing fee.
Form 6 Full and Public Statement of Financial Interests, Candidate Oath, Canvassing Board Meeting Schedule, and Filing Fee
Form 6 Full and Public Statement of Financial Interest for 2025 (Required - submit at the time of qualifying)
Form 6 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 6 must be provided with your final qualifying documents.
The appropriate Candidate Oath must be notarized and properly executed. (Required - submit at the time of qualifying)
DSDE 301A-E (PDF) State and Local Partisan Office Candidate Oath with Party Affiliation
DSDE 301B-E (PDF) State and Local Partisan Office Candidate Oath No Party Affiliation
DSDE 301C-E (PDF) State and Local Partisan Office Candidate Oath Write-In Candidate
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)
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. 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.
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."
Evacuation Orders and Reentry Passes
"In Pinellas County, mandatory evacuation orders are issued by Pinellas County Emergency Management under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Decisions are made in consultation with the Pinellas County Sheriff, municipal governments, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and apply to designated evacuation zones when public safety is at risk.
Reentry is managed by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with Emergency Management. Law enforcement controls bridges, roadblocks, and access points, allowing residents and businesses to return only after officials deem conditions safe following infrastructure inspections.
Indian Shores residents, property, and business owners are required to show their reentry passes to be allowed back onto the island. Reentry passes can be picked up at the Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd., 2nd Floor, Indian Shores, FL, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (holiday schedule varies). Proof of ownership and/or residency is required to obtain a pass. Two passes maximum per household."
