Charlotte County ready for next step in parking ban issue

MURDOCK — After passing a resolution, sending letters to state representatives and talking to Lee County commissioners, Charlotte County commissioners are now considering filing for a legal injunction against Lee County for the impacts of limiting public parking on its portion of Gasparilla Island.

At nearly all of their recent meetings, Charlotte County commissioners receive updates on how Lee County’s recently passed parking laws hurt Charlotte County residents, Boca Grande businesses, nonprofits and guests.

Lee County commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance in August limiting public parking to three hours near Boca Grande beaches and public parking on the island…

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