Author: Staff Report

Lee County reviews Community Center this June 18

On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements...

Hurricane prep with tax holiday ‘til June 14

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30 with the historical peak of activity occurring in September. The Florida Division of Emergency Management urges all Floridians...

County fertilizer bans

Lee County Government is reminding homeowners and professional landscapers to stop fertilizing from June 1 to Sept. 30. During this time of year when Southwest Florida sees the most rain, improper...

Lee Commissioners approve Bonita Beach renourishment with $4 million from state

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 4 voted to approve an amendment to an agreement with the City of Bonita Springs to expand the scope of Bonita Beach nourishment efforts south...

Lee County updates on flood insurance discounts

On Monday, June 3, Lee County submitted all requested documentation to FEMA demonstrating compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program after Hurricane Ian, including the Lee County’s Floodplain...

Briefly: Lee County wins state money for bike trail

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to use state funding to design a 12-foot wide, mixed-use trail from the Big...

Breaking: Lee County pursues public parking restrictions across Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island

The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasparilla...

South Gulf Cove lock set for high tide openings

June 3, 2024
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The South Gulf Cove lock is scheduled to be open during high tide Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7. This is required to raise water within the South Gulf Cove Waterway system to normal levels...

Coast Guard rescues child and seven adults 36 miles off coast

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a child and seven adults, Saturday June 1, after their 28-foot boat capsized 36 miles west of Boca Grande. No injuries were reported. Coast...

El Jobean fishing pier closes due to fire; Charlotte has drought burn ban

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire. A fire was called in at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday evening by fishermen...