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The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a special meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. Topics include capital projects review, Cape Haze septic-to-sewer project update, and the resignation of the Office of Economic Development director.
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By Mike Greenwell, Chairman, Board of Lee County Commissioners We are keeping you safe in Lee County, and here’s how. The public’s health, safety and welfare is of the upmost importance to the Board of Lee County Commissioners, and we are funding significant investments in both the Sheriff’s Office and Lee Emergency Medical Services. Next […]
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Flooding and horticultural debris have been identified as the main impacts from Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded from a tropical storm classification on Sunday, Aug. 4. During the Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Ben Abes, Director of Lee County Department of Public Safety presented an update following the storm. “While […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to purchase 10 acres east of Stringfellow Road in St. James City, Pine Island, for $50,000. The land will be added to the Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve – Bayside, an existing Conservation 20/20 property. The Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee recommended approval of this purchase […]
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Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Hermitage Artist Retreat lease on Manasota Key. The amendment extends the lease term of the Hermitage and provides other safety and security protections for the Hermitage. “We are excited to further our partnership with Sarasota County, and we are grateful to the County Commissioners and […]
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Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with its state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. The activity in the tropics is a good reminder for residents to be prepared for the height of hurricane season, which […]
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The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year property taxes at the Tuesday, July 30 County Commission meeting. The proposed rates for the Truth In Millage (TRIM) notice and set budget public hearing dates were passed 4-0 with Commissioner Brian Hamman absent. The proposed millage rate for […]
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Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this time. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County residents with policies issued under the program will maintain the discount rate of 25% while the county and FEMA continue to work […]
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Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on the counties’ calendar and social media channels. The free app enables users to take a picture or video of issues such as potholes, trash or […]
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Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include: Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members with terms through Oct. 31, 2026 and Oct. 31, 2027. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail MSBU-TU@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. The Barrier Island […]