Tag: Lee County Board of Commissioners

Petition exceeds 9,000 for beach parking

With only two weeks until the Lee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed Boca Grande parking ordinance, a community-organized petition to “Keep Boca Grande Open” is...

LETTERS: JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY

Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee...

Highlights of new parking draft set for August vote

July 2, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

The Beacon is still getting questions about a new draft ordinance that would remove public beach parking access from Boca Grande, except for the Gasparilla Island State Parks. The ordinance draft...

Cost of parking for islanders, workers unclear

While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permits will cost for island residents, homeowners and workers. A new...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Brian Hamman

June 26, 2025
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Cape Coral to WINK to Commissioner Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman is proud of his heritage as a native of Lee County. His parents both came to the area as children, and so he counts...

Advance on insurance reignites sheriff’s deputy house fundraising

BY LARRY HANNAH Time is of the essence to get our current sheriff’s deputy out of the camper he and his wife are spending time these very hot summer days. After a resolution from Lee County...

Vaping ban passed

On Tuesday, June 17, the Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to prohibit smoking and vaping at all county parks and public beaches. Previously, Chapter 20 of the Lee County Code...

Lee County funds Bonita Beach, Pine Island Ian projects

June 19, 2025
Staff Report
News

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...

Church staffer speaks to Lee County on road danger

June 19, 2025
Garland Pollard
Community, News

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...

Sheriff house funds matched by Lee Commission

The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to match the Boca Grande Disaster Fund’s contributions to replace the Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy house at its Tuesday, June 17...