25. Authorize Invitation to Negotiate to Promote Tourism on the Bay Side of Bowditch

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

Lee County is looking into ways to boost tourism by potentially starting a commercial business on the bay side of Bowditch Point Park. This initiative is currently in the planning stages, with the county planning to issue an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). This means they will ask qualified companies to submit ideas for a tourism business. The county will then review these proposals to see which ones could bring benefits to tourism, the economy, and local infrastructure. This step is just the beginning; any actual project would need future approval from the Board. This early stage presents an opportunity for businesses involved in tourism development, commercial real estate, and related services to engage with the county and understand potential future needs before formal plans are made.