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Today, Lee County formally put the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande on the agenda for their August 5, 2025 meeting. It appears in the agenda as “Conduct Public Hearing to Adopt Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendments.” It was posted at 4:13 p.m on Tuesday, July 29. The ordinance, extracted from the 4,488 page master […]
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Charlotte County commissioners agreed to reach out to Lee County to express their concerns after a Charlotte business owner addressed the board on Tuesday, July 22 on the effect of tourism revenue if a proposed parking restriction for Boca Grande is to pass in Lee County on Aug. 5. “We live in Charlotte County and […]
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Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received a full three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. The services provided by the department also are accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch for both fire and EMS communications. LeeFlight, the county’s air medical program, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of […]
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The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee County. “We urge the Lee County Commissioners to prioritize public parking solutions rather than restrictions in order to facilitate meaningful public access to beaches,” […]
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Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before the Lee County Commission in August contains numerous references to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It includes an array of parking permits, with four tiers, as well as rules for parking around the areas of Gilchrist Avenue, and […]
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Lee County is in the process of completing a Flood Vulnerability Assessment, and one of the key requirements tied to the state funding for the assessment is a community engagement component. The county is inviting residents to take a flood survey. The county posted the survey beginning Sunday, June 15. The survey is being promoted […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners funded the repair of two pedestrian projects damaged by Hurricane Ian. The contracts include: Bonita Beach: The project will repair and replace portions of the sidewalk along Hickory Boulevard on Bonita Beach that was caused by substantial damage during Hurricane Ian. Work includes concrete and asphalt removal and replacement. […]
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Arcila-Jerez killed on stretch where busy road turns to two lanes After a car accident killed María Arcila-Jerez on Burnt Store Road, her family spoke out at the Lee County Commission meeting to make the case for road improvements. Arcila-Jerez was the mother of Ana Eyrich, who is the family ministries coordinator for Boca Grande […]
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Editor’s Note: This draft ordinance passed. It now goes to an August vote. Lee Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane has introduced a last minute item to the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting set for Tuesday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. It is his Commissioners Item regarding a proposed Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance. The draft is […]
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A full house is expected Tuesday, June 17, when Maronda Homes takes the microphone at what is billed as a “Town Hall Meeting” regarding the proposed development of Harbor Village, proposed for the area north of South Gulf Cove and south of McCall Road. This meeting was initiated by Maronda Homes. Participants are invited to ask […]