Tag: Lee County

Lai joins Lee Tourist Development

September 25, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed John Lai to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. Lai will serve as a nonvoting member of the TDC representing the Florida...

Lee rangers to continue Boca Grande service

September 18, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Two Lee County Parks parking rangers will continue to serve Lee County Parks beach access on Gasparilla Island. “There are no staffing changes being made with the Boca Grande-based rangers,”...

Letters: Charlotte resident responds to Lee County process and impact

To the Editor: So it appears, according to Richard Weber in his letter to the editor of the Boca Beacon of September 12th, that transparency and welcome really are solely in the eye of the...

Reporting of curb lawns after parking rules

After an August 5 ordinance that will change parking rules on Gasparilla Island, the Beacon continues to get complaints that there are at least three new, unpermitted ‘curb lawns’ in Boca...

Small merchants. Who is it that Just Feels Right?

A kind and anonymous X.com user reached out to the Boca Beacon Twitter feed this week, suggesting a PGA-like shuttle for Boca Grande to help preserve the independent merchants on the island after...

Parking steps outlined by Lee County admin

Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande. Currently, the ordinance is not yet enforceable. It reads, “Nothing herein precludes Lee...

Island waits for next steps on parking rules

Gasparilla Island is in a waiting period as to when new parking regulations will be imposed. Currently, it is the status quo, as beach street parking is still available to all, and there are no...

Lee County meeting

August 14, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse. As of press time, there are no matters relating to Boca Grande or Gasparilla...

Parking rules do not apply until signs are installed

While the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande will be filed with the state of Florida this week, it could be months before it is enforced. That means that current rules for parking and...

Renourishment tax could await island property owners

Lee County will consider a new MSBU tax for Gasparilla Island if new parking restrictions impact beach renourishment funding. The recently passed parking ordinance will possibly involve the...