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County map shows 441 new island parking signpoles, 751 new signs
September 26, 2025
Above and below, images from the county’s geographic information system map. The signs are not to scale. GIS screenshots
The installation of 441 new parking signs in accordance with the Boca Gran…
Parking Panel expansion sees interest
September 25, 2025
Lee County Commissioners are beginning to receive applications for positions on the Boca Grande Parking Panel, just as Charlotte County held discussions at their regular commission meeting this week…
Charlotte adds parking to state legislative agenda
September 25, 2025
Charlotte County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to include a statement on Boca Grande Parking in its 2026 State Legislative Agenda. Commissioners also discussed Charlotte County representa…
Stump Pass Beach State Park reopens after hurricane repair
September 18, 2025
Parts and pieces of all the Florida State Parks in this region are now available for use with this week’s partial opening of Stump Pass State Park, which sits at the tip and south end of Manasota Ke…
County seeks state funds for beach renourishment
September 18, 2025
At Tuesday’s Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution requesting funding for State Fiscal Year 2026-27 from the Florida Department of Enviro…
Lee Commission creates 15-seat parking panel
September 18, 2025
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to expand a newly created Boca Grande Parking Panel to 15 members, with each of the five commissioners in charge of nominating three…
Towing the line
September 11, 2025
After a brief pause, renourishment at the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island recommenced this week.
Photo by Dusty
Charlotte passes resolution on beach access
September 11, 2025
Charlotte County commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 9 unanimously approved a resolution asking Lee County to “engage in a transparent and collaborative project with stakeholders” and to “reconsider and…
County plans new Parking Committee
September 11, 2025
On the agenda for the Tuesday, Sept. 16 Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting is a resolution to establish the Boca Grande Parking Committee with corresponding rules of procedure.
“The Resol…
Live: Charlotte County meeting discusses Boca Grande parking
September 9, 2025
Charlotte County is holding its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting. On the agenda were a number of items related to Gasparilla Island, including a discussion of Boca Grande parking and Gasparilla Island beach…