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Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented a historic nesting season in 2025, with 5,735 total nests recorded along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches, from Longboat Key to Venice. This marks the highest number of nests ever recorded in Mote’s 43-year monitoring history, far surpassing 2024’s 4,369 nests. Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta), […]
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Lee County Board of County Commissioners had released the administrative code for administering Boca Grande parking permits. The issue will be on the agenda at their Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting. The code, AC-11-20, provides the criteria for issuance of Parking Permits for use within designated areas located on the Lee County portions of Gasparilla Island and requirements […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca Grande parking ordinance. The resolution, which was passed unanimously last week at the Charlotte County Commissioners meeting, initiates Florida Statute Chapter 164, which is a state-mandated process […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island. The board’s statement, sent to Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores reads: “At GIBA, we have always been clear on our mission to provide safe and efficient traffic flow […]
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The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande. The resolution initiates Florida Statute Chapter 164, which is a state-mandated process between jurisdictions in Florida that have differences and describes the process that they must use to resolve them. It was […]
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Lee County Vice Chairman Cecil Pendergrass wrote Chief Anthony Sizemore of Cape Coral and Sheriff Carmine Marceno of Lee County Sheriff’s Office about growing safety concerns along Burnt Store Road. There were three deaths just two weeks ago, and other accidents in the last six months in the roadway, which is the major connector of […]
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Upcoming meetings: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 9 a.m. – County Commission Regular Meeting, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 9:30 […]
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Above, 5th Street Access. It was closed. Waves were high Thursday and some of the underpinning access was washed away. Lee County Facebook Beach access at 5th Street in downtown Boca Grande is temporarily closed for safety precautions, according to a Lee County spokesperson. The county reopened the 5th Street beach access in April after […]
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The Lee County Legislative Delegation met for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The purpose of the Delegation Meeting was to hear from the public and conduct local business, including a public hearing on any local bills placed on the agenda. Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass presented at the meeting on behalf of […]
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Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is finished, and there is a recorded feed that is uploaded by the county. The meeting agenda is here.