Tag: Lee County Board of Commissioners

Plan to restrict beach parking moves ahead

During the Tuesday, June 17 Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, Chairman Kevin Ruane replaced the previously proposed parking ordinance with a new draft expected to be voted on at an August...

Last-minute additions on a matter of consequence

June 19, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

Surprise is the supremely effective tactic of war, in history and legend: Troy and the Trojan War, Trenton at Christmas, Tet and Normandy. Throughout history, the element of surprise makes the...

Tuesday set for Lee Commission meeting

June 12, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet June 17 at 9:30 a.m. At presstime, there were no items scheduled directly relating to Gasparilla Island on the agenda. Items to be considered...

Lee commissioner Mulicka talks on beach access and Boca Grande

In interview last week he shared thoughts after visit Editor’s Note: The Boca Beacon sat down with Commissioner David Mulicka for a profile two weeks ago. He had additional thoughts on beach...

County approves Wheeler improvements, including tennis, pickleball, restrooms

Facilities staff found budget savings On Tuesday, June 3, the Lee Board of County Commissioners approved projects to renovate the Wheeler Road Community Park, as well as the Lavender’s Landing...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: David Mulicka

May 29, 2025
Sheila Evans
News, Profiles

Commissioner with love for island, county When David Mulicka (muh-lik-ah), newest member of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, was a kid he asked his dad for an allowance. David was...

No formal county parking proposal from Lee County

Lee County is currently working on an ordinance revising parking regulations in Boca Grande. While there is a draft version circulating on island, the county was not ready to share a new version...

County plans $1.7 million tennis, pickleball facility

On the agenda for the next Lee County Commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3 is the item to approve the contract to renovate Wheeler Road Community Park. Item Number 19 on...

Pendergrass in D.C. with Gators

May 22, 2025
Staff Report
News

Lee County Commissioner Cecil L. Pendergrass, Vice Chairman of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and proud resident of Southwest Florida’s Congressional District 19, was invited to...

Easement noted at Lee County meeting

May 15, 2025
Staff Report
News

There is only one scheduled item relating to Boca Grande in the upcoming Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting set for May 20 at 9:30 a.m. It is a notice to Petition to Vacate a...