Agenda 08/26/2025 Item #16A19 (The Winter Concert Series at Sugden Regional Park and the County Attorney to draft the Temporary Events Agreement )8/26/2025
Item # 16.A.19
ID# 2025-2751
Executive Summary
Recommendation that the Board approve the Winter Concert Series at Sugden Regional Park and authorize staff to
administratively approve the required Temporary Use and Amplified Sound Permits. Further, direct the County Attorney
to draft the Temporary Events Agreement subject to PARAB conditions, and authorize the County Manager to execute
the agreement upon submission of the Special Event Application.
OBJECTIVE: To provide recreational and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors through a series of live music
events at Sugden Regional Park, while ensuring compliance with County policies, ordinances, and operational
requirements.
CONSIDERATIONS: The concert promoter, Gold Lion Agency, has requested the Winter Concert Series to be held at
Sugden Regional Park. The 2026 Concert Series will include a total of three concerts to be held monthly, January –
March. The events will be held on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The concert series is designed to appeal to a
wide audience and will include different genres of music such as County, Southern Rock, Blues, or Key West/Island.
The concert series will feature local and regional musical acts, food trucks, craft vendors, and beer and wine service for
adult guests, all while adhering to park rules and County ordinances.
Concerts will utilize the Sugden Regional Park Event Lawn and surrounding area. While this portion of the park will be
closed to the public during the event including set-up, concert, and breakdown periods, the remainder of the park—
including walking paths, playgrounds, and general recreation spaces—will remain open for regular use. Set-up will
begin the day prior to the event and tear-down will occur following the concert.
Gold Lion Agency, presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB) on August 13, 2025. PARAB
recommended approval of the Winter Concert Series, with the following stipulations: the promoter will assume financial
responsibility for all event-related expenses, including but not limited to permitting, security, parking, equipment rental
such as port-o-lets and dumpsters, trash collection, event insurance, staffing, and operational logistics. The promoter is
solely responsible for obtaining all permits, including temporary use permits and amplified sound permits, prior to the
event. The promoter will retain the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to provide security and crowd control.
Additionally, the promoter is required to manage all aspects of parking operations and pedestrian movement during
event hours. The promoter will complete and submit the required Temporary Use Permit - Special Event Application as
required by the Land Development Code (LDC) which is subject to approval by the Operations and Regulatory
Management Division. Collier County LDC Section 5.04.05.D. requires a Board-approved agreement for temporary
events on all Collier County parks, facilities and other properties.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan focus to provide quality public amenities and recreational
opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT: The promoter is responsible for payment of park rental fee and all costs associated with the Winter
Concert Series, including but not limited to permitting, setup, security, and operations.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. -
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board approve the Winter Concert Series at Sugden Regional Park and authorize
staff to administratively approve the required Temporary Use and Amplified Sound Permits. Further, direct the County
Attorney to draft the Temporary Events Agreement subject to PARAB conditions, and authorize the County Manager to
execute the agreement upon submission of the Special Event Application.
PREPARED BY: James Hanrahan, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Division
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Item # 16.A.19
ID# 2025-2751
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2026 Music Festival Proposal Sugden Regional Park 2026
2. Sugden Regional Set Up Map
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A GOLD LION PRODUCTION
PROPOSAL
(January, February, March 2026)
SUGDEN REGIONAL PARK
SUGDEN REGIONAL PARK
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PROPOSAL
JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH 2026
· Where: Sugden Regional Park- Naples Florida
· Time: Gates open at 10am- Music 12pm-6pm
· When: January 17th, February 21st and March 14th or March 21st, 2026
· Why: To provide High Quality affordable live music to the residents, visitors of Collier County and drive
community engagement during the winter season. Also to showcase Sugden Regional Park as a premier park
and venue for cultural events. This is also a great way to support local businesses and vendors.
· What: Southern Rock Festival- Featuring local and regional southern rock bands with an amazing
Southern Flair. Parrot Head Festival- Island-inspired music and Jimmy Buffett and Beach Boys style
performances. Country Festival- Celebrating modern and classic country artists.
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PROPOSAL
JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH 2026
· Vendors: Food Trucks serving diverse cuisine options. Local artisans and vendors offering crafts, goods and
services. Beer and wine sales for adult attendees.
· Parking: Parking will be FREE and we will utilize the parks parking for our ticketed attendees.
· Security: Security will be provided based on the crowd size not to exceed 2000 people.
· Times: This is a day Festival and gates will open at 10am and music will be from 12pm-6pm. There will be
2-3 bands playing for a set of 1.5 each or longer. All sounds will be within the county ordinance.
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PROPOSED DATES AND TIMES
· January 17, 2026 - 12PM-6PM (GATES OPEN 10AM)
· February 21, 2026 - 12PM-6PM (GATES OPEN 10AM)
· March 14 Or 21, 2026 - 12pm-6pm (Gates Open 10am)
Set up day before and breakdown following the event or following day.
Park would be open from morning to 10am and closed for this ticketed event.
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PROPOSED MUSIC GENRES
· January 17, 2026 - SOUTHERN ROCK FESTIVAL
· February 21, 2026 - COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
· March 14 Or 21, 2026 - PARROT HEAD FESTIVAL
We may use a Blues Festival as well and delete one that is listed above.
*Tickets will be $26 per person with an upgrade for VIP Seating near the stage.
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STAGE AND SOUND
We will bring in a mobile stage and sound crew for each event.
Since this is a “Day Festival” we will still have lights but with the time change we will be done by 6pm.
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CONTACT US
WWW.LEGENDSCONCERTSERIES.COM
239-227-9696
INFO@LEGENDSCONCERTSERIES.COM
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