Developer Withdraws High‑Density Tag Lakeside Proposals After Daylong Hearing; Residents, Conservation Groups Raised Flood, Traffic and Habitat Concerns

Feb 25, 2025

The applicant for a proposed 1,188‑unit Tag Lakeside development west of U.S. 17 withdrew its large‑scale comprehensive‑plan amendment and companion PD rezoning after a marathon Feb. 25 public hearing marked by intense resident opposition and persistent questions from commissioners over water, wastewater and habitat protection.

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A proposed high‑density housing project west of U.S. 17 — the Tag Lakeside plan that would have converted about 139 acres to medium‑density residential and allowed up to 1,188 dwelling units — was withdrawn by the applicant after a lengthy public hearing at the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 25.

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