Category: Legal

Officials: How to get in touch with your state and local representatives

October 30, 2025
Garland Pollard
Legal

Citizens of Lee and Charlotte Counties are often asking how to get in touch with local officials. Below are names and contact information as of Oct. 30, 2025. Email us at editor@bocabeacon.com...

Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit

September 30, 2024
Staff Report
Community, Legal

Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department...

New laws July 1: End for balloon releases, pickups ok at HOAs

After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism...

Charlotte Appraiser reminder for business, rental owners

January 19, 2024
Staff Report
Legal

The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds business and rental property owners the deadline for filing the 2024 Tangible Personal Property Tax Return in April 1, 2024. A return must be filed...

July 17, 2015
Boca Beacon
Legal, News

Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements for their claims against BP, related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, at a fraction of the amounts for which they...

Category: Legal

Officials: How to get in touch with your state and local representatives

Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit

New laws July 1: End for balloon releases, pickups ok at HOAs

Charlotte Appraiser reminder for business, rental owners

PUBLIC NOTICE: 2024 homestead exemption applications should be turned in soon

Due process for all is good, but what about this slippery slope?

Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss