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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 […]
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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 (NFIP) 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 […]
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Lee County has announced that it enhanced the dedicated website landing page and launched a new tool related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA’s retrograde decision is expected soon, and in an attempt to help educate the community on the efforts that have gone into retaining the CRS rating, the […]
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Charlotte County’s mosquito treatment schedule is available online at charlottecountyfl.gov. Their treatment schedule is updated daily by afternoon once they determine which areas require immediate attention. The treatment schedule as posted is a planned schedule which may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather. The county is divided into ground zones, units and sections, and […]
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In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration operations will be closed Thursday, July 4. Lee County’s parks, pools and preserves remain open on Independence Day. Offices, libraries and recreation centers are closed Thursday and will reopen Friday, July 5. Check leeparks.org for the list of open locations, hours and amenities. The county asks […]
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Lee County has hired Certified Arborist Rick Joyce for a survey of the health of the Banyan Street banyan trees. The Lee County Department of Transportation anticipates having a full report on the street by mid-summer, according to Lee County Communications Director Betsy Clayton. Joyce has a long experience on Gasparilla Island and has an […]
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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 and renovations. That proposed agreement, which includes a requirement for finished plans and proof of pledges for the project, describes Friends’ relationship with the county […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida. The ban will go into effect once the drought index reaches 600. The County’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash […]