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Charlotte County commissioners ‘bit the apple,’ bought two of four lots for boat parking, kayak launch project

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

Charlotte County commissioners attended a meeting on Tuesday, March 22 that included the decision to unanimously give the go-ahead to purchasing two parcels of environmentally sensitive land in Placida that will expand boater access to the Placida Boat Ramp.
The two parcels are on Placida Road, across from the county boat ramp near the Boca Grande Causeway. Two additional parcels, which are adjacent to the ones considered at the March 22 meeting, are also under consideration for purchase by the county. They are owned by Brad Kelley, a man with local ties who is considered to be one of the top 10 landowners in the United States.

Lee County announces timeline for dog park, says tennis court status still up in the air

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Lee County Communications Director Betsy Clayton confirmed this week that the Wheeler Road dog park construction is set to begin in June and will take five months to complete.
The park will include an area for big dogs and another for little dogs. It will also have a shade pavilion, pet and human water fountains, seating and many other amenities.

Banyan Gasparilla Sound units moving fast; completion date set for end of 2023

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

“The luxury condominiums with features and amenities of this caliber are very attractive to buyers looking to enjoy the coastal lifestyle Southwest Florida offers,” said Rich Taylor of Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s International Realty. “This is reflective of the fact we have 80 percent of the released inventory under reservation, with the majority of reservations coming from Boca Grande.” 

Mall will soon be no more, says Charlotte County

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

The county’s monthly report also included an interesting tidbit about the almost-defunct Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. It said that $44.8 million was owed by the bondholders (PC Mall LLC,) of the bankrupt mall, and the facility was sold for $100,000 in an online auction in February to those bondholders. 

Tarpon pull at LBC looking for volunteers

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

In 2011, Lemon Bay Conservancy member and tour guide Dr. Bill Dunson made an unusual discovery at the preserve in Placida while exploring the newly built trails with his son. Together they observed 3 out of 9 ponds at the preserve were in fact tidal ponds. Additionally, the two also saw that there was a naturally formed, mangrove protected , nursery for juvenile tarpon and snook. The near oxygen free ,brackish water, which is found there is highly suitable to the survival needs of the very small tarpon.Adult tarpon are thought to spawn far offshore during the summer months. They have unique larvae that allow them to travel at sea for a couple of months, giving them time to make their way into the far reaches of the coastal landscape. 

Dog Days at Lemon Bay: Suncoast Humane Giving Challenge 2022

Written by T Michele Walker on . Posted in News.

On Wednesday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m., the Suncoast Humane Society will hold its final fundraising event of the season, just in time to take advantage of the Giving Challenge.The cost is $150 per person, with cocktails and dinner provided by Chef Micheal Durett. Make reservations by March 30 to Margaret Ann Behrend, development@humanel.org., (908) 752-5164.

Celebration of Life for Bill Munsell

Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.

A Celebration of Life for Bill Munsell will be held on Saturday, March 26, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.  The service will be followed by a casual reception, also at the church.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Apology given for miscommunication over Bike Path signs

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

Every morning I pick up trash….even things as small as cigarette butts….along the bike trail when I’m walking home. One morning this week, there were quite a few signs that had been put up along the path urging us all to be polite and careful. They did not appear to be official, so, mistaking them for an individual making a personal statement on a right of way used by just about everyone, I removed them.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County launches new resource website for resident information and transparency

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

To the Editor: Lee County today launched a new resource website to provide a wide range of information tools to residents and visitors in a single, easily accessible location. The site is available here: www.leegov.com/tools. It is part of the Lee Board of County Commissioners commitment to their strategic priorities, which include community engagement. The […]