Boca Grande beachgoers could face fewer parking spots under proposed ordinance

Boca Grande beachgoers could face fewer parking spots under proposed ordinance

A controversial ordinance set to go before Lee County Commissioners on Tuesday that could reduce public parking near beach access points on Gasparilla Island, prompting concerns from island visitors, business owners, and tax payers.The proposed ordinance would eliminate public parking from 1st Street to 19th Street and limit downtown parking to two hours, unless the vehicle belongs to a resident, hotel guest, or registered island employee with a…

Parking ordinance passes Lee County Commission unanimously

Amendments include three-hour downtown parking limit The Gasparilla Island parking ordinance passed unanimously at Tuesday’s Lee County Commissioners meeting with several amendments, including increasing a downtown two-hour parking limit to three hours. Commissioners Kevin Ruane and Brian Hamman motioned and seconded the ordinance before hearing public comment and several requested amendments by Commissioner David Mulicka.  The amendments Mulick…