Repairs to the athletic field lighting at Lee County Parks & Recreation sites will begin this month to minimize impacts to youth leagues later this fall. Most repairs will be completed by Nov. 5, when clocks fall back to Eastern Standard Time. Lee County will use a combination of its own staff and outside vendors to complete the work. When Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, 2022, high winds caused major damage to athletic field light poles and sports lighting fixtures throughout various county parks. These facilities have been closed for nighttime use since the storm, which has severely limited recreational activities. County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a contract with Musco Lighting for repairs and replacement of lighting at 10 sites. The board is expected to consider a second agenda item related to the repairs on Aug. 15. The total cost of the repairs is estimated at $3 million.