Cynthia Welch of Bocilla Island Seaport and Witches Brew jams, mustards, and hot sauces, has been an islander for 21 years. In that time she has been on and off
You can also call into the meeting at 1-301-715-8592.
The agenda includes:
GPICA President Helen Fox will present an overview of the June public information session on the Publix plaza and proposed 94 townhome development; she’ll discuss the Lee County rule that residents may not contact commissioners regarding zoning objections and outline previous attempts to limit development using the 810/910 rule.
Noel Andress, a Bokeelia resident and expert in Florida development who has served on the boards of the Lee County Local Planning Agency, the Southwest Florida Watershed Council and the Lee County Airport Special Management Committee, will provide an overview of how the development process works and how residents can get involved.
Bocilla Island Seaport project forges ahead
By PAULETTE LeBLANC - | Mar 10, 2021
Hans Wilson and Associates is in the process of designing and permitting the much talked about Bocilla Island Seaport project in Bokeelia. The marina renovation has been a topic for many islanders concerned with increased traffic, both on the water and on land, but Wilson says the boat slips reflect current industry standards for anticipated vessels and controlling depth to the site.
“We are in the process of doing the design and permitting in accordance with all the local, state and federal regulations,” said Wilson. “The docks that are there are very old and do not reflect current design standards for today’s vessels. Keeping the number of boat slips that are allowed with the property, per the county’s manatee protection plan, we’ve redesigned to reflect what the slip sizes are that we anticipate for this community given the controlling water depths at Jug Creek.”
Jan 19, 2021
Ronald George Lueth, US Navy Retired, died from complications of the Coronavirus on January 5, 2021. A shattered femur kept him in a rehabilitation facility for 106 days. Finally ready for discharge, he instead contracted the virus from a staff member and died at Cape Coral Hospital Covid ICU.
Born in Itasca, Illinois, Ron was the first child of Ellen (Hoppensteadt) and Alvin Lueth. He attended St. Luke’s elementary school and Lake Park High School. After graduation in 1960, Ron enlisted in the US Navy where he had an exemplary 20-year career.
His penchant for organization, strategic thinking, planning and concise reporting soon brought him to the attention of Naval Intelligence. He was assigned to Guantanimo Bay, Cuba, and later to Pearl Harbor Hawaii, where he joined the Flag Administration Unit CINCPACFLT as a Soviet Naval Analyst. In October, 1972, he joined the USS Kitty Hawk while She was on duty conducting missions along the coast of Viet Nam. The followin