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On the agenda for the Tuesday, Oct. 14 meeting of the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners is a recommendation to approve a contract to redesign the El Jobean Fishing Pier. The item, if approved, would contract with Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc. of Englewood for $249,960. To pay for the work, a fourth quarter budget adjustment will […]
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Charlotte County announces the following meetings next week: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 9 a.m. – County Commission Regular Meeting.
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at their Wednesday, Oct. 8 meeting. Lee County Planner Marysue Groth presented the house renovation projects, both of which detailed flood damaged residences that will be raised out of danger. The first case was the elevation of the Burcham residence, at 740 E. Railroad. Groth said […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Charlotte County Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2, focusing largely on clarifying its mission and strengthening communication with both the public and county commissioners. Members emphasized the committee’s role as a vehicle for citizens to voice concerns about local beaches and shorelines – concerns that can then be elevated through the […]
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Interlocal agreements with beach and shoreline funding recipients, including the Barrier Island Parks Society, were approved unanimously at the Tuesday, Oct. 7th Lee County Commissioners meeting. “It’s good to put the tourist tax dollars to work,” said Nancy MacPhee, Visitor and Convention Bureau product development manager. The agreements are between Lee County and the Barrier […]
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Above, shrimp boats in a historic photo at the Florida State Library and Archives. The Capt. Shea and R.R. Rice are pictured in this undated promotional image. Florida Memory project Lee County Commissioners voted to approve the supplemental task authorization to design and permit San Carlos Maritime Park near Fort Myers Beach, with one amendment. […]
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Part II of a stormy fall, 2024 This time last year, the island was just beginning to get back to normal business following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Mud was being cleared out and trash was being bagged on the curbs as Hurricane Milton was forming in the Western Gulf of Mexico. Sunday, Oct. […]
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Matthew Gilmour Thompson, 83, died on September 24, 2025. Born in Richmond on June 3, 1942, to Madeline Waller and Edward Thompson, Matt is survived by Janet Herring Thompson, his wife of 64 years; sons, Matthew G. Thompson, Jr. (Nancy) and Carter P. Thompson (Chase); and a daughter, Douglas Donnan Thompson O’Keefe (Stewart). His brother, […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Serious costs ahead for advanced wastewater treatment We have a serious problem with wastewater treatment. We’re dumping minimally treated sewage into our waterways while burying our heads in the sand. By the early 2030s, we’re required to upgrade to advanced wastewater treatment, but our beaches and waters are already impaired. This problem doesn’t smell like […]
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In the early hours of Saturday, Sept. 27, Tanner Stewart was arrested for driving under the influence in Englewood. At around 1:15 a.m. Cpl. Schulte of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a routine traffic patrol when he observed a white 2019 Land Rover Discovery fail to come to a complete stop at the intersection […]