Tag: Lee County

Firm two-hour limit in draft parking docs in Public Records request

A “maximum duration of two hours.” That would be the time limit for metered parking in Boca Grande in a draft code change from Lee County, circulated on Monday, May 6, 2024, that would...

Lee County creates new tool for insurance information

July 18, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Lee County has announced that it enhanced the dedicated website landing page and launched a new tool related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA’s...

Draft parking docs include digital sign board and vendor run ‘lot management’

While Lee County has not released any firm details about parking plans for Boca Grande, the county administration has already reviewed parking signage and equipment for the island. The information...

Where are the $igns to our $leepy little town?

While there is no official plan for parking for Boca Grande from Lee County, county officials are already circulating a draft list of ideas for this island and parking. The Beacon is sorting...

If island retail is important, let’s start with an inventory

Currently, the Boca Beacon is digesting hundreds of pages of correspondence between Lee County and Boca Grande as part of a public records request. On June 4, we filed and paid for a record of any...

Lee County Fourth closures; reminder on alcohol use

In observance of Independence Day, most Lee County administration operations will be closed Thursday, July 4. Lee County’s parks, pools and preserves remain open on Independence Day. Offices,...

Preservation Board reviews new Community Center details

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room. Newly released documents from Lee County show...

County fertilizer bans

Lee County Government is reminding homeowners and professional landscapers to stop fertilizing from June 1 to Sept. 30. During this time of year when Southwest Florida sees the most rain, improper...

Lee County updates on flood insurance discounts

On Monday, June 3, Lee County submitted all requested documentation to FEMA demonstrating compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program after Hurricane Ian, including the Lee County’s...

Take down the fence on 5th Street. Take a few steps.

If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will see a seaside attraction like no other. It is a wood fence, built completely across the whole length of the street, blocking...