Lee County

Home value

$362,2002024

Unemployment

5.2%2026

Violent crime

2112023

Work from home

15.4%2024

Transportation Infrastructure

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Commissioners approve inspection contract for Gladiolus–Summerlin bridge repaint amid cost objections

County staff described nighttime painting and environmental protections for a Gladiolus–Summerlin bridge repaint; commissioners debated a $160,000 not-to-exceed inspection contract before approving the CEI services with one objection.

Lee County — Nov 3, 2026

Commission adopts land‑development code changes for Southeast Lee after environmental objections

Board amends Gasparilla parking ordinance to aid church parking; residents voice enforcement and coastal-access concerns

Commissioners pause $9.75M CDBG‑DR intent for Sanibel affordable housing after guarantor concerns

Lee County Utilities rate schedule approved to support operations and capital projects

Community Proclamations

Lee County proclaims awareness months, honors Florida Everblades' Kelly Cup win

Public Comment

Residents press commission on cell towers, ALPR cameras and alleged animal‑shelter neglect

Plan Process

Steering committee forwards draft transportation master plan to planning commission

Nov 311/03/26 BoCC Regular MeetingBoard adopted LDC amendments after public hearing.Oct 21Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee – Rescheduled from September 10/21/2026Add language to plan clarifying wildlife measures as subject to feasibility and pilot studies; flag some short-term safety items for accelerated pursuit Oct 21Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) Meeting 10/21/2026Motion to forward Nomination 675 for acquisition review recommended as tier 2; passed with one dissent.Oct 21BoCC Zoning Hearing 10/21/2026Board adopted the Southeast Lee LEAP amendments.

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What stands out in Lee County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lee County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Lee County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on vacant homes.

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Votes and actions: minutes adopted, two road-gap recommendations removed

Steering committee drops proposal to open Sanibel's Beach Road after residents' objections

Committee debates roundabout and causeway fixes; consultants recommend paired study

Consultants outline multimodal strategy with 55 projects, ferry and wildlife measures