Tag: Lee County

TRIM notices out from Lee Appraiser

Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell has issued the annual Truth In Millage Notices for 2026 property values. The TRIM Notice shows property owners the assessed value of their...

Business & Real Estate: Youngquist named to Lee Tourist Development

Above, Youngquist with the Keylime Bistro crew. File photo The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed Councilwoman Darla Bonk and Sandra Stilwell Youngquist to the Lee County...

Primary election is Tuesday, August 18

August 13, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

Florida’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. This year, there are primary elections for state offices, including governor; local primaries for commissioners in both Lee and...

Suit on beach access streets proceeds

A suit against Lee County regarding parking in Boca Grande is moving forward. The county has received the suit, which is 26-CA-004154, Hoogendoorn, Mark Plaintiff vs Lee County Florida...

Upcoming primary elections set for Tuesday, Aug. 18

August 6, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

Florida’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. This year, there are primary elections for state offices, including governor; local primaries for commissioners in both Lee and...

Homer’s old lot won’t be to park

A vacant property that was discussed for possible beach access parking will be needed for drainage at the south end of Gasparilla Island. Betsy Clayton, public information director for Lee...

No redistrict change on island, Cape

On May 4, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law during a special legislative session, reworking several Florida districts; while Gasparilla Island was not directly affected,...

Check alerts, policies in advance of storm season

BY LEE COUNTY Lee County is encouraging homeowners to be “flood aware” before the height of the 2026 hurricane season to reduce their flood risk in Southwest Florida. Lee County urges...

Water group endorses in Lee race

July 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

The lobby group VoteWater has endorsed Amanda Cochran, who is running in the August Republican primary in Lee County’s 5th District. She is running against incumbent Trish Petrosky. Based in...

Foundation next step for replacement sheriff’s cottage on Wheeler Road

Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland A house for a resident Lee County sheriff’s deputy is finally moving forward at Wheeler Road,...