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UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will host a series of vegetable gardening workshops in September, offering practical tips for home gardeners. Sessions include Vegetable Growing in Southwest Florida on Sept. 13 in Port Charlotte, Square Foot Gardening on Sept. 17 in Englewood, Backyard Vegetable Gardening on Sept. 19 in Port Charlotte and How to Grow Your […]
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On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 property values. The TRIM Notice shows property owners the assessed value of their property and how much they can expect to pay in property taxes this year. The notice also details the process and deadlines for […]
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Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande. Currently, the ordinance is not yet enforceable. It reads, “Nothing herein precludes Lee County from hiring a private company to enforce the parking regulations to ensure compliance. Items through of section 28-163 of this division shall not be enforceable […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse. As of press time, there are no matters relating to Boca Grande or Gasparilla Island on the agenda, though some are added the night before as last minute commissioner’s items.
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The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver, held a meeting Monday, Aug. 11 to discuss issues related to the state. The meeting at Charlotte County’s Murdoch campus began with a welcome from Commissioner Joseph Tiseo of Charlotte County, as well as Kim Amontree, of the […]
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There will be a public meeting with the Charlotte County Legislative Delegation on Monday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners Chamber in Murdock. Along with Rep. Danny Nix Jr., Sen. Ben Albritton and Rep. Vanessa Oliver will attend. Albritton represents Senate District 26, Nix represents House District […]
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Don Pedro Island boat ferry access will begin again once the island is repaired, said the boat concessionaire for Don Pedro Island State Park. “We need to allow the state to repair the island,” said SUP Englewood owner and founder Nicole Killian. “I look forward to serving our community with a boat ferry to Don […]
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Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, 6 p.m. – Charlotte County Climate Vulnerability Assessment Input Meeting, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., […]
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Above, Chamber director Gary Cross addresses the board. Photo by Matt The Gasparilla Island parking ordinance passed unanimously at Tuesday’s Lee County Commissioners meeting with several amendments, including increasing a downtown two-hour parking limit to three hours. Commissioners Kevin Ruane and Brian Hamman motioned and seconded the ordinance before hearing public […]
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The Public Hearing on Gasparilla Island parking is Tuesday, August 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, where all Lee County Commission meetings are held. The address is: Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Those who wish to speak may sign up with a card when they […]