# 10/29/26 - HEX - SEZ2026-00004 / Froggy's Bar & Grill

Lee County, Florida Hearing Examiner hearing on October 29, 2026, regarding application SEZ2026-00004 for Froggy’s Bar & Grill. The applicant sought a special exception to expand the outdoor consumption-on-premises area by approximately 2,443 square feet, including seating, a stage, and a dance floor, along with variances for site design, access, buffering, and parking. The proposal included a new parking area, golf-cart and bicycle parking, revised circulation, an eight-foot screening wall and landscaping near residences, limits on outdoor service and entertainment hours, and stormwater improvements. County staff recommended approval with conditions; the applicant agreed to the conditions and asked to refine some of them in response to public comments.

Public testimony included support for the business and its proposed safety and site improvements, as well as concerns about noise, parking on St. Jude Boulevard, lighting, litter, and neighborhood impacts. County staff and transportation representatives described the revised circulation as an improvement over existing conditions and noted that additional development and state reviews would still be required. The Hearing Examiner did not issue a decision at the hearing; the written record was to remain open until November 6 for revised conditions and, if needed, a revised site plan, with a final decision expected in two to three weeks. No votes or procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 29, 2026

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