The conflict assessment meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, 401 Shreve St., in Punta Gorda. The public may attend, but no public input will be taken.

The meeting follows months of disagreement after Lee County adopted new parking regulations for Boca Grande earlier this year. The ordinance significantly reduced public parking along residential streets on the island and established a permit system for residents, employees, house guests and lodging visitors. Other parking areas were limited to short-term use during daytime hours.

Lee County officials have said the changes were intended to address congestion, blocked driveways and safety concerns in residential neighborhoods. Charlotte County leaders, however, argue the ordinance restricts beach access and could harm businesses and visitors who regularly travel to Boca Grande from neighboring communities.

In response, the Charlotte County Commission voted unanimously to invoke Florida’s intergovernmental conflict resolution process, a step required before either county can pursue litigation. The January 5 meeting is intended to identify the core issues in dispute and determine whether mediation could lead to a resolution.

Charlotte County officials have said they are seeking revisions to the ordinance that would preserve reasonable public access while addressing neighborhood concerns. Commissioners have also indicated that legal action remains an option if the conflict resolution process does not result in changes.

The Boca Grande parking issue has drawn widespread attention, prompting debate among residents, business owners and local officials about access to public beaches and the balance between tourism and neighborhood impacts.

Additional meetings may be scheduled following the initial assessment, depending on the outcome of the January 5 session.

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Rezone Petition No. 25-01, Accela Record No. PLN-REZSE-24-000048 seeks to change the zoning from OUE-2 (Open Use Estate, one unit per two acres) and OPI (Office, Professional and Institutional) with stipulations to OPI (Office, Professional and Institutional) with amended stipulations. The change would allow for the possible construction of an office development.

The proposal also includes a waiver of a condition in the SR 776 Corridor Plan to reduce the required landscape buffer along State Road 776 from 50 feet to 20 feet.

If approved, Ordinance No. 2025-030 would amend Sarasota County’s official zoning map, as part of Chapter 124 of the county code. The Board may approve, deny, or modify the request to ensure consistency with the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend, offer comments, or submit written statements. Drafts of the ordinance and related materials are available for review at the Planning and Development Services Department, 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota. Documents will also be posted online the week before the hearing at www.scgov.net under “Meetings and Agendas.” Comments may be emailed to planner@scgov.net, and questions can be directed to 941-861-5000.

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