Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads with medium priority
Gasparilla Island Parking Rules
Boca Grande's emotionally charged parking fight got a narrow fix: churches can now use the Gilchrist median between Second and Third Streets on Sunday mornings and Christmas Eve, matching the parking committee's 12-2 vote. Critics say the broader ordinance has cost the county federal beach funding and hurt tourism.
Three Oaks Middle School crossing safety
Following last meeting's direction, the county will install a school speed zone on Three Oaks Parkway in front of Three Oaks Middle School during drop-off and pick-up.
Stringfellow bridge replacement design
The county awarded a competitively bid contract for engineering and design of the Stringfellow bridge replacement — not construction yet, but a step toward replacing the aging span.
Burnt Store Road safety improvements
Construction starts in June on $3 million of safety upgrades — paved shoulders, rumble stripes and turn lanes — along five miles of two-lane Burnt Store Road.
Sanibel-Captiva Road storm surge hardening
Nearly $875,000 in design work is moving forward to harden the critical Sanibel-Captiva corridor against hurricane storm surge, with construction expected in early 2028.