During a recent government meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding a proposed development project on St. Carlos Boulevard, which is expected to generate over 3,000 car trips daily. A local resident expressed frustration over the project's alignment with the Lee County plan, highlighting that Main Street, a two-lane dead-end road, is ill-equipped to handle the anticipated traffic increase.

The resident criticized the development team, led by a representative named Mister Ink, for allegedly not working on the project despite ongoing construction activities. They claimed that the team lacked an approved development order and had previously engaged in questionable practices, such as dewatering without proper permits, which raised environmental concerns. The resident recounted past experiences with code enforcement and expressed a desire for accountability from the Lee County attorney's office.

In response, the applicant's representative, Jamaica, clarified that they were currently not working on the project due to ongoing testing of auger cast piles and confirmed that they possess an active development order. Jamaica emphasized that the county would enforce regulations if they were operating without the necessary permits.

The meeting concluded with the board approving the hearing examiner's recommendation for the project, with no objections raised during the discussion. The unanimous approval indicates a continuation of the development process, despite the concerns voiced by local residents.