Tag: parking

Letters: Long history of support for local community

To the Editor: It’s time for a reality check. The much maligned, recently passed Boca Grande Parking ordinance does two things. First, it limits parking in residential neighborhoods...

Letters: Conversation on welcome, patience and service

To the Editor: Great journalism and transparency from both the Boca Beacon and the Lighthouse Methodist Church. The Church Parking Newsletter (August 29 Boca Beacon) makes reference to both the...

Charlotte County adds agenda item regarding Boca Grande parking for Tuesday, Sept. 9 commission meeting

September 5, 2025
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Charlotte County has added an agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for its Sept. 9, 2025 Regular and Land Use meeting. The agenda item is entitled Englewood Beach Parking and Boca Grande...

Beachfront towns across Eastern U.S. address public access

Anna Maria now pondering paid, resident parking BY MARCY SHORTUSE Anyone who has spent time in Boca Grande knows that a “busy” beach day might look like 25 to 50 beachgoers at any given...

Charlotte residents meet to organize support for Boca Grande access

About 60 Charlotte County residents met Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the South Gulf Cove Community Center to address their concerns about Boca Grande parking. The meeting was the first in-person...

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...

Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions

To the Editor: I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of you know, I worked on island for several years as an eco tour guide and...

Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking

Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. They sent this one out to members, to update them on parking and access to...

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...