Agenda 03/10/2026 Item #16A 9 (After-the-fact Special Event Permit and the road closures that are necessary for the Annual Everglades Seafood Festival)3/10/2026
Item # 16.A.9
ID# 2026-470
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve an after -the -fact Special Event Permit and the road closures that are necessary for the
Annual Everglades Seafood Festival, held February 13 — 15, 2026, in Everglades City, in order to fulfill Collier County's
special event permit requirements for road closures.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners approve an after -the -fact Special Event Permit and the
road closures of sections of County Road 29 (CR 29) for the Everglades Seafood Festival, held February 13 — 15, 2026,
in Everglades City.
CONSIDERATIONS: Everglades City hosted their Annual Everglades Seafood Festival February 13 — 15, 2026 in
Everglades City. The organizers applied for a Special Event Permit that includes a request for road closures
(PL20260002066). The event organizers proposed to close portions of Copeland Ave (between Broadway Ave and
Ixora Street) and Broadway Ave E (between Buckner Ave S and Copeland Ave S), which are both County -maintained
roadways (CR 29). These closures require Board of County Commissioner approval for closure for special events.
Both the Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and Greater Naples Fire District (GNFD) reviewed the special event and road closure
plans; crowd control and drone usage was under the purview of the CCSO. Additionally, the event organizers received
approval from Collier County Public Utilities for waste disposal and recycling plans. Temporary sanitation facilities
were provided and serviced. There was no amplified sound for the event.
This item supports the strategic plan to encourage diverse economic opportunities by fostering a business -friendly
environment.
FISCAL IMPACT: The $150 permit fee will be paid by the applicant and collected upon Board approval.
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 a majority vote for Board
approval. — CLD
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the after -the -fact Special Event Permit and road closures necessary for the
Annual Everglades Seafood Festival, held February 13 — 15, 2026, in Everglades City.
PREPARED BY: Jaime Cook, Director, Development Review Division, Growth Management Community
Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Events in the County ROW
County Road Closure Plan 2026
Collier County
Special Events in County Right of Way
LDC 5.04.05 A.5 Events n County ROW
Applicant Contact Information
GMCD Public Portal
Land Development Code
Administrative Code
Name of Applicant Terry Smallwood
Address: _102 Copeland AVE N City: _Everglades State: FL ZIP: 34138
Phone: _719-140-4007 E-Mail Address: _TSmaUwoodgcjtyofeyeralades.c)ra
Property Information
Property I D#: 84090200328 Address or General Location of Event: _ 102 Copeland Ave N
Zoning District: City of Everglades Name of Facility: _City of Everglades
Event Information
Description of Event: _Everglades Seafood Festival
Date(s) of Event: 2/13 - 2/15 Time(s) of Event: _3pm on 11 to 8 am on 16th
Has this event been held in the past?
If yes, when, and where: City of Everglades
Expected attendance: 35,000
0 Yes O No
Previous attendance at event: = 35,000
Submittal Requirement Checklist
REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW:
REQUIRED
Application Form
Site plan and route map depicting the route of the event from beginning to end. The site plan
shall include an operational plan locating the following:
' Areas of assembly or dispersal, parking areas, temporary signs, maintenance of traffic
signs, stationing of crowd managers, officers, or flag persons, temporary detours to be
utilized by the public.
' All temporary construction or structures such as stages, booths, water and toilet
facilities, etc.
Temporary Event Recycling Plan Form
Fire District Correspondence (for all events)
Fire Plan Review Permitting Questionnaire/Checklist (for all events)
Crowd Manager Certification (1 certificate for every 250 attendees OR hiring of CCSO off-
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duty deputies (Special Detail) or a trained off -duty firefighter satisfies this requirement.)
EMS Correspondence (for events 500 or more)
CCSO Correspondence (for events 1000 or more)
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