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Lee County building damage assessments, permits and inspection guidelines

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Due to both public and private damage generated by Hurricane Ian, Unincorporated Lee County is temporarily altering routine construction permitting and inspections for rebuilding.  Damage assessment: Unincorporated Lee County, following the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, has the responsibility to determine “substantial damage” and “substantial improvement,” and has implemented the procedures to do so. […]

New Charlotte County flood maps going into effect in December

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.

FEMA supplied the County with the updated preliminary maps back in 2019, at which time the County set up outreach meetings to inform the public of the upcoming map changes. Citizens and business owners viewed the new maps and asked questions of FEMA and County staff. The meetings were very well attended, and FEMA representatives praised County staff on their outreach and marketing efforts. Charlotte County had more people attend the community outreach meetings than all the community meetings in Southwest Florida combined.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘It’s your duty; pick up the doodie’ says Lee County to residents

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

Dovetailing off the county’s successful fertilizer-ordinance education and outreach, the postcards feature a slime monster walking a dog and tossing a bag of pet waste into a garbage bin. Messaging includes, “Do your duty; pick up the doodie,” and “It’s up to you to bag the poo.” More information is available at fertilizesmart.com/pet-waste-info.html. The county will support the mailings with social media posts and other communications efforts.

Remarks from Charlotte County about keeping our water cleaner than ever, particularly during the ‘clean water month’ of August

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Here we call it “One Charlotte, One Water.” The County Commission approved the hiring of a water quality manager to develop a water quality monitoring plan and to coordinate cross-departmental efforts and public outreach. Earlier this year, the County convened a water quality summit to identify water quality drivers in Charlotte Harbor; share recent advances in harmful algal bloom detection, prediction and communication; highlight County activities and partnerships to monitor, improve and protect water quality and natural habitats; and provide opportunities for citizen education and action.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County commissioners award contract for new shade structures at 10 Parks & Rec facilities

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

Lee Commissioners award contract for new shade structures at  10 Parks & Recreation facilities To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for new shade structures at 10 Lee County Parks & Recreation facilities.  The $1.3 million contract with Florida-based Industrial Shadeports, Inc. is to install shade structures […]

GUEST EDITORIAL: BTT to study juvenile tarpon habitats in Charlotte County to study juvenile tarpon habitats in Charlotte County

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Our current focus is in Charlotte County, Florida, near the tarpon fishing capital of the world – Boca Grande. A VI uses GIS mapping data layers for nursery habitat sites overlaid with data on things like current and potential development locations, freshwater flows, and whether land is publicly or privately owned to categorize areas as high, medium or low vulnerability. For example, a nursery site classified as “natural” that falls under an area that the Charlotte County deemed as likely to be developed would rank as “high” in the VI. Conversely, a degraded nursery habitat with low potential for restoration that falls under an area in the county that is at low risk for development would rank as “low” in the VI.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Documents available instantly through new Lee County program

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: Lee Clerk customers can now get their official records certified from the convenience of their home computer. The new service produces electronically certified documents, such as affidavits, deeds and marriage licenses. Now customers don’t have to wait for a paper document to be stamped and mailed, which could take days to receive. […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deadline for Charlotte County calendar submissions coming up

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To highlight our wonderful natural environment, world-class facilities and our healthy, active residents, the theme of our 2023 county calendar will be “Active Outside.” We’re calling on the public to submit photos that feature people participating in outdoor activities, whether it’s sports, swimming, boating, beachcombing, bird watching, hiking, playing at the playground or whatever else you do you outdoors. We’ll select 15 photos to be featured in the 2023 “Active Outside” calendar.

Lee County recycling is number one, but there is still much work to be done

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Lee County Solid Waste has been named Florida’s top county recycling operator by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material Lee County residents recycled in 2021 would be enough to fill 168 football fields with material 70 feet high – as high as the highest point on the Sanibel Causeway.  Lee […]

Lee County Commissioners dedicate Conservation 20/20 preserve to colleague; GS-10 Preserve renamed Frank Mann Preserve

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“Commissioner Mann was a tireless advocate for the people of east Lee County and for recreational opportunities, amenities and open spaces in District 5,” said Chairman Cecil Pendergrass, who made the motion to approve the name change. “Frank was instrumental in both the creation of the preserve and the opening earlier this year of part of the site for fishing and kayaking.”