Tag: Lee County Board of Commissioners

Lee County passes island beach parking restrictions

Above, Chamber director Gary Cross addresses the board. Photo by Matt The Gasparilla Island parking ordinance passed unanimously at Tuesday’s Lee County Commissioners meeting with...

Questions for Chairman Kevin Ruane in advance of Aug. 5 vote

July 31, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners are scheduled to vote August 5 on a parking amendment for Boca Grande that, if passed, would make monumental changes to the landscape of the island....

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...

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...