Commissioner Greenwell - Celebration of Life

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Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. After his 12-year professional career with the Boston Red Sox, he returned to Lee County so that he could raise his family and become a local business owner.  

He was appointed to the Board by Gov. DeSantis in July of 2022 and served as Chairman of the Board in 2024. He will be remembered for seeking meaningful solutions to the challenges his community faced, working to make the quality of life better for the people he served. The family is encouraging residents and fans to bring their best “Mike Greenwell stories” and share memories at his Celebration of Life.

Event date:
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Event times:
Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
Program from 1 - 3 p.m.

Parking in West Lot
Enter through Gate D upon arrival.

Attendees are asked to wear navy blue and red to honor his legacy with the Boston Red Sox. Please note there are multiple events happening at JetBlue Park this weekend and the Red Sox will have parking attendants to direct people to the designated parking area for the RV show, soccer or the service. 

Water will be provided to help ensure guests stay hydrated.

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(Guestbook will be available until Oct. 31, 2025)

In honor of his memory and lifelong commitment to youth development, the Greenwell family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to support Lee County 4-H.
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There are two ways to contribute:
  1. By Check:
    Please make checks payable to Lee County 4-H and mail them to:
    Lee County 4-H

    c/o UF/IFAS Extension Lee County
    3410 Palm Beach Blvd.
    Fort Myers, FL 33916

  2. 10-01-24 4-H Week.JPGOnline Donation:
    Donations can also be made through the University of Florida Foundation at the following link:
    When donating online, please be sure to indicate that your gift is in memory of Mike Greenwell to support Lee County 4-H.
Your support will help continue Commissioner Greenwell’s legacy of empowering youth and building a stronger future for Lee County. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Logistics:

  • Use West entrance off Daniels Parkway, there is no designated media parking, park with the general public.
  • Enter at Gate D and identify yourself as working media and show your newsroom badge or business card.
  • There will be a bag check / metal detector area at admission. Media equipment bags are permitted but will be searched. 
  • Media will be escorted from Gate D to the JetBlue Press Box.
  • Be inside the Press Box by 12:30 p.m. 

Audio/Video:

  • Windows will be open with an unimpeded view of the ceremony, which will be at home plate.
  • Audio from the microphone at home plate will be broadcast from ceiling speakers in the Press Box.
  • There is no equipment for media to plug into for audio/video feed; please use the YouTube feed if these accommodations do not work for you. 

Interviews / family requests:

  • Media can conduct interviews with attendees in the parking lot or around the exterior of the stadium.
  • The family requires all media entering the stadium to be in the Press Box.
  • After media clear security, they will be escorted to the Press Box.
  • The family does not plan to do interviews.
    • The officiant, Danielle Justice, is Commissioner Greenwell’s niece. The family welcomes media to use her comments from the ceremony.
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