Commissioner McDaniel Ex parte Items - Commissioner Bill McDaniel
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
January 13, 2026
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS — None
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS —
9.B. This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve an Ordinance to rezone real property from a Rural
Agricultural (A) Zoning District within the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Overlay -
Sending Areas and the Natural Resource Protection Overlay, and partly in the Special
Treatment Overlay to the 341 Sabal Palm Road Residential Planned Unit Development
(RPUD) to allow up to 423 owner-occupied dwelling units with affordable housing. The
subject property is 169± acres located on the south side of Sabal Palm Road,
approximately 1.4 miles east of Collier Boulevard in Section 25, Township 50 South,
Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20230016342 - Sabal Palm PUDZ] (This item is
a companion to Item 9A) (2025-4348)
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9.C. This item requires ex-parte disclosure by the Commission members. Should a hearing be
held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in. Recommendation to adopt
an Ordinance rezoning real property from the Estates (E) zoning district to the Public Use
(P) zoning district to allow for expansion of the County's fleet maintenance operations on
5.18+ acres of property located on the east side of County Barn Road, east of the existing
Islamic Center, in Section 8, Township 50 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida.
[PL20250001788 - County Barn Fleet Facility Expansion Rezone (RZ)] (This item is a
companion to Item 9D) (2025-4857)
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9.D. This item requires ex-parte disclosure by Board of Zoning Appeals members. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve a Resolution for the establishment of a conditional use to
allow for expansion of the County's Fleet Maintenance Operations on 5.18+ acres of
property within the Public Use (P) zoning district pursuant to Section 2.03.05.A.4.c.8 of
the Collier County Land Development Code, on property located on the east side of
County Barn Road, east of the existing Islamic Center, in Section 8, Township 50 South,
Ex parte Items - Commissioner Bill McDaniel
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
January 13, 2026
Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20250001789 - County Barn Fleet Facility
Expansion Conditional Use (CU)] (This item is a companion to Item 9C) (2025-4858)
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SUMMARY AGENDA
17.A. This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals of Collier
County, Florida, providing for an Estates Regional Transportation Facility as an ancillary
plant for the School District of Collier County, Florida within the Estates (E) Zoning
District pursuant to section 2.03.01.B.1.c.10 of the Collier County Land Development
Code for a 28.75± acre property located at the northwest corner of Immokalee Road and
47th Avenue NE, in Section 10, Township 49 South, Range 27 East, Collier County,
Florida. [PL20240005691] (2025-4706)
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17.B. This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals of Collier
County, Florida, providing for the establishment of a conditional use to allow a 140-foot-
tall monopole communications tower and related equipment within the Estates (E) zoning
district pursuant to Sections 2.03.01.B.1.c., 5.05.09.E.1 and 5.05.09.H of the Collier
County Land Development Code, for a 6.23+ acre property located at 4670 43rd Avenue
NE, in Section 9, Township 48 South, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida.
[PL20240000441 - Grizzly Ranch Tower Conditional Use (CU)] (2025-4859)
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Ex parte Items - Commissioner Bill McDaniel
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
January 13, 2026
17.C. This item requires Commission members to provide ex-parte disclosure. Should a
hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn in.
Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of Zoning Appeals of Collier
County, Florida, providing for the establishment of a conditional use to allow a 160-foot-
tall monopole communications tower within the Estates (E) zoning district pursuant to
Sections 2.03.01.B.1.c.12 and 5.05.09 of the Collier County Land Development Code, for a
2.65+ acre property located at the southwest corner of Everglades Boulevard North and
58th Avenue NE, in Sections 31 and 32, Township 47 South, Range 28 East, Collier
County, Florida. [PL20240008204 - Milestone Towers-Estates Conditional Use (CU)]
(2025-4860)
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17.E. This item requires that ex-parte disclosure be provided by Board of Zoning Appeals
members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to be sworn
in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution for the establishment of a conditional use
to allow a church on property zoned Estates (E) pursuant to Section 2.03.01.B.1.c.1 of the
Collier County Land Development Code, on property located at 5890 Golden Gate
Parkway in Section 29,Township 49 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida,
consisting of 2.81+ acres. [PL20230010505] (This item is a companion to Item 17D) (2025-
4890)
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Cristina Tiberia
Subject:Meeting w/Commissioner McDaniel re: BCC AGENDA ITEMS
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Cristina Tiberia
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Residential Subdistrict- Brad Cornell
Location:Commissioner McDaniel's office
Start:Mon 1/12/2026 4:30 PM
End:Mon 1/12/2026 5:00 PM
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Required Attendees:Brad Cornell; bradley.cornell@audubon.org
Hi Commissioner McDaniel,
You have on Tuesday, January 13, an adoption hearing for the 341 Sabal Palm Road Residential
Subdistrict Growth Management Plan Amendment on your regular BCC agenda. As you know from
Audubon Western Everglades' comments at the GMPA transmittal hearing, and the attached letter to the
Planning Commission, we have very strong concerns about this amendment for several reasons: 1)
problematic interpretation of affordable housing RFMUD TDR credit exemption policy which devalues
TDR credits; 2) inappropriate change from Sending Land designation to an urban enclave surrounded by
permanent conservation; and 3) reduction of littoral planting requirements from 30% of stormwater lake
surface to only 7%, which harms water quality and habitat value.
We have a suggested Growth Management Plan fix to clarify the affordable housing policy in RFMUD
which we'd like to show you, and we'd like to discuss these concerns before the Jan 13 hearing, if
possible. Do you have some time to meet with me the week of Jan 5 or Jan 12?
Thanks very much,
Brad
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Bradley Cornell
Southwest Florida Policy Director
Audubon Western Everglades
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Cristina Tiberia
Subject:Permitting Ordinance | TECO, LCEC, Comcast & FPL
Location:Commissoiner McDaniel's office: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, 3rd Floor
Start:Mon 1/12/2026 12:00 PM
End:Mon 1/12/2026 12:30 PM
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Meeting Status:Meeting organizer
Organizer:Bill McDaniel
Required Attendees:Fassi, Carlo G.
Optional Attendees:Boyett, Jen; Dorn, Tricia; Charlotte R. Miller
Subject: Permitting Ordinance | TECO, LCEC, Comcast & FPL
Good afternoon, Commissioner McDaniel –
We haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet – my name is Carlo Fassi and I’m the Southwest Florida External
AƯairs Manager for TECO Peoples Gas, the natural gas distribution utility in Collier County.
Me and my counterparts at LCEC, Comcast and FPL were hoping to find time on your calendar to discuss the
permitting ordinance on next week’s Commission agenda. We’ve spent some time discussing the matter with
County staƯ and would like to meet with Commissioners prior to Tuesday’s hearing. The four of us (Tricia Dorn, Jen
Boyett, and Charlotte Miller) are available any time Thursday or Friday afternoons. We could also accommodate
any time Monday, if needed.
Please let us know if any of those times work for you. We’re happy to meet in person at your preferred location or
meet virtually.
Thank you,
Carlo
Carlo Fassi
External Affairs Manager
TECO Peoples Gas System
5901 Enterprise Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33905
cgfassi@tecoenergy.com
C-954-625-9176
Gas Emergency 877-832-6747
From:Laura Germaine
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:: Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:09:26 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
Please do not allow the 314 Sabal Palm project to go forward. Our community is already so
congested with very few options for modestly priced homes. Protect the people who work in
Collier County and our environment.
This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe,
that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as
protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values.
I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to
the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
From:Tyler Cameron
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:1/13 agenda
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:47:49 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to
support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand
State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,without houses in the
middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,Tyler Cameron
Charlotte County resident
From:Gisela Leaman
To:ricklo.castro@collier.gov; Chris Hall; burt.sanders@collier.gov; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:169 acres S Naples Citrus Groves
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:08:08 PM
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To whom it may concern,
Please vote note on the additional development proposal for south Naples in the citrus groves.
We are growing too big and too fast. The roads can not handle the amount of traffic, their is no where for the
wildlife, our once quite peaceful Naples is now riddled with crime and becoming like any other city.
Please slow down and regroup. Remember why we love Naples. Let’s not become like other cities. Naples was
unique for a reason. Let’s keep it that way!
Say No!
Thank you!
Gisela Leaman
From:Raven Rosales
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 padal palm rd subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:14:34 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in
the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely, Raven
Rosales
From:MARISSA MIGUEL
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 sabal palm rd sub district & 47th Ave ne transportation hub
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:09:17 PM
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Hello,
I am writing to you all to express my strong opposition to the proposed developments of 47th Ave ne and
Immokalee rd, the Estates regional transportation facility and also the 341 Sabal Palm Rd Sub district. Both are
being voted on 1/13/26.
Firstly, I am a resident who lives very close to 47th and Immokalee Rd. This will be an absolute disaster for this
location. It is a one lane road north and south. The traffic this would create for this area in addition to the current
daily traffic will be so damaging as well as the extreme inconvenience to those that live on both the east and west
side of Immokalee rd and north and south of this location. It will destroy acres and acres of land which so many of
the native wildlife habitat within.
The potential development of 341 Sabal Palm rd has similar concerns. The main one being that it is a huge location
for the panthers. The continuous overdevelopment has pushed the wildlife to our front doors, putting both wildlife
and the residents at risk. To my knowledge that location is the habitat for many endangered species as well as the
wetlands and farms.
Both of these project would be incredibly damaging to the estates, to collier county, and especially the wildlife. We
as the residents of Naples, Collier county strongly encourage you all to please deny both of these potential
developments. Protect our wildlife, protect and preserve our community!!
I appreciate your time on these matters and pray you will take into consideration the importance of both of these
harmful developments to our area.
Thank you,
Marissa
From:Lori Eddy
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:41:24 AM
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Gentlemen,
I am a resident of Collier County.
I am opposed to development of the current conservation and farming lands on Sabal Palm Rd.
Please use common sense and vote No! Our land is precious. Don't keep allowing this overdevelopment to continue.
Protect our natural environment!
Lorraine Eddy
Marco Island
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From:Hana Snajdrova
To:Rick LoCastro
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict - Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:52:33 PM
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Hello,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on
January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional
water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of
conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of
7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Hana Snajdrova
152 Cypess Way E, Naples
Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
From:Leah Reinhardt
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:39:15 PM
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VOTE NO ! Please we need to save this area for the wildlife: they just keep getting pushed
into neighborhoods and keep getting killed . Please vote no. This is also not habitable for
families to live there not to mention flooding and soft grounds, but as well as the wildlife that
already lives, there will inevitably make their place known in any new infrastructure that is
built, and will not be comfortable for anyone to live there. If you care about people and
wildlife please do your part and VOTE NO! Thank you
From:Cruz Aleman
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:51:26 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
Your agenda for January 13th has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of
lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forest and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here-- a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project-- thank you.
Sincerely,
--
Cruz Aleman, RDN, DipACLM
Member of the Indiana Chapter of ACF
Member of the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation
'If you would learn the secrets of Nature, you must practice more humanity than others.'
From:iris schwartz
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:35:41 PM
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Hello,
I am both a property owner in Naples and a 13-year volunteer at both the
Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve.
I have a great interest in preserving conservation land and limiting growth where
possible to help ensure our watershed and the environment remain healthy for
numerous native animals including the Florida Panther, the West Indian Manatee
and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (all of which are protected under the
Endangered Species Act) in addition to many other creatures, including human
beings.
Please vote 'No' on a proposed development of current conservation and protected
farming lands, called “341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict,” that would become 423
houses surrounded by other permanent conservation lands including the 70,000
acre Picayune Strand State Forest.
Help us all preserve our environment for current and future generations.
Thank you, Iris Schwartz
From:tessa demsky
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:06:28 PM
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To the Commissioners of Collier County,
I am writing to voice my desperate objection to the proposed development plan known as "
341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict". As you all know, this plan would destroy vast beautiful
landscapes and the lives of native wildlife. Every day Florida is stripped of more of this
natural wildness that makes it so unique and special. Developments like this one are turning
the state into a concrete wasteland, and the greed required to set them into motion is
unfathomable. I hope you all will reconsider your allowance of this potential annihilation of
beauty and peace.
Thank you for your consideration.
Florida Native Tessa Demsky
From:david tonti
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 sabal palm rd subdivision
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:11:43 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you
not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the
Picayune Strand State Forest.
That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without
houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you. Sincerely, David Tonti
From:Andrea Williams
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision Crumbles Conservation Efforts
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:03:30 PM
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Dear Commissioners:
I am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project today, January 13. This project conflicts with the
long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent
conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other
wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the
expense of conservation.
This large site has been designated properly as protected
conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it
is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species
habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan
due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies we
have worked so hard to protect.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program
by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrea Williams
From:Mary Schamel
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:06:41 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January
13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South
Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing,
but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30%
minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mary Schamel
6910 Winding Cypress Drive
From:Amanda Whitson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:21:15 AM
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To whom it may concern,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also
support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes
instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely, Amanda W.
From:Shelbie T
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:41:45 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle
of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here –
a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Shelby Thurber
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From:Karina Conrad
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:42:56 PM
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Dear Bill,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. I implore you to deny this project
because it conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural
Fringe, that designated this South Naples Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife
values, including it has had lots of major wildfires.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small
amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its
conservation land-use policies.
It is the wrong place for a development because it has been designated for
conservation for over twenty years and should remain so. Please deny this project –
thank you.
Sincerely,
Karina Conrad (On behalf of my elderly parents who are Collier County residents)
From:Jackie Zeller
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:46:21 AM
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I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to
423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires
nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are
proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-
use policies. We need both conservation and affordable housing. I also object to the developer reducing the water
quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum
lake plantings.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jack Zeller
From:Xila
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:43:17 AM
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On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1 pm, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
will consider a proposal to approve 423 homes in what is now a mosaic mix of wetlands, flow
ways, farms, and endangered species habitats for panthers, wood storks and red-cockaded
woodpeckers. This is an inappropriate location for this type of intense development.
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation also affordability
doesn’t always mean low income. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality
program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required
30% minimum lake plantings. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation
lands that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years
and should remain so.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of
affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn't justify undoing the long-standing
conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this place.
It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major
wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers and
wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not
cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation
and affordable housing!
From:gabby reese
To:Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt.Sanders@collier.gov; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:24:27 AM
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As a lifelong Florida resident, your agenda for January 13th has a proposed development on
Sabal Palm Rd with 423 houses that I urge you not to support. This is a citrus grove in the
middle of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. These wetlands,
forests, and agriculture are integral and unique to Florida's ecosystem and natural
conservation. This development will wipe out the remaining Florida Panther population,
which is only about 150 members now. It is your duty to protect wild Florida. I urge you to
deny your support for the project. Thank you.
-sincerely, Gabrielle Reese
From:robyn.standke@googlemail.com
To:Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:50:57 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also
support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robyn Standke
From:gaigeanthony13@gmail.com
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:32:52 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also
support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely,
Gaige Anthony
Sent from my iPhone
From:Tanya Wolin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:17:10 AM
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To Whom It May Concern:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Tanya Wolin
From:rileyp
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 4:23:47 PM
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Hello,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in
a flow way, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of
conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small
amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation
land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Riley McCullough
From:Racheal Sohngen
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:14:26 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also
support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes
instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
FLORIDA DOES NOT NEED MORE UNAFFORDABLE HOUSING
WE NEED TO MAKE THE HOUSING WE HAVE AFFORDABLE
STOP DEVELOPMENTS NOW
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SAVE OUR WETLANDS
DO THE RIGHT THING
From:Dante Palumbo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:51:05 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Dante Palumbo
From:Jojo D
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:26:52 AM
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Hello,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State
Forest. Please deny this project.
Thank you.
From:Beverly Stpreux
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:23:25 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on
January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water,
panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely,
Beverly Stpreux
From:valentina arguelles
To:bcornell@audubonwe.org
Cc:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 17, 2026 9:53:22 PM
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Good evening,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Valentina Arguelles
From:general flapjacks
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:47:37 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is
what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the
middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
From:paolo ferrari
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; TJ S
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:21:10 PM
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As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423 unit Sabal
Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands
that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and
should remain so. Thank you – sincerely,
--
Paolo Ferrari
239 244 1281
From:Dana Wentroble
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:49:54 PM
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As a resident of Collier County I ask you please vote NO on the proposed 423 unit Sable Palm
Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of a wildfire prone conservation lands that
must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over 20 years and should
remain so.
Thank you.
Sincerely
Dana Wentroble
From:Kayla Lafferty
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:23:46 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-
use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded
by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater
lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kayla Lafferty
From:Aisling Jannasch
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:13:03 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses.
I grew up in Naples, and learning about our state’s wildlife and ecosystem was an important part of
my education and upbringing. My family and I are concerned about how much development has
affected wildlife and the Everglades in recent years. The Everglades are unlike any other ecosystem
in the world and they are part of our state’s tourism industry. Because this wildlife is unlike
anywhere else, if development pushes further into protected areas, many endangered animals like
the Florida panther may disappear forever.
Additionally, it is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flow-way and has had lots of
major wildfires nearby. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this
should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need both
conservation and affordable housing, and we don’t have to compromise one for the other.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Aisling Jannasch
From:Sam Trevino
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:30:26 AM
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Dear Collier County Board of Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident, a Naples native since 1998, and am writing to urge you to deny
the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the
long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples
Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther,
and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of
conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I
appreciate your consideration in this matter and protecting Florida's wildlife.
Sincerely,
Samantha Trevino
From:Anne Thacher
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:58:52 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Anne Thacher
11772 Freesia Ter
Naples, FL 34120
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From:BD
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision: Please Deny
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 2:05:01 PM
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Dear Commissioners, I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standingconservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grovesurrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlifevalues. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I objectto the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% ofstormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate yourconsideration. Thank you. Sincerely,
Bruce Delventhal
Year Round Resident
From:Michele A-P
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision: Please Deny
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:36:52 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michele Arquette-Palermo
--
Whatever Happens to the Water
Happens to the People
From:L Wagner
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision: Please Deny
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 4:12:20 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus
Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of
major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and
wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the
county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable
housing! Thank you. Sincerely,
Lora Wagner
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From:Claudia Vecchi
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision-DO NOT BUILD ON THE EVERGLADES
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:24:22 AM
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I am of Collier County, please vote “no” on the proposed 423
unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands
that must burn frequently. It has been under conservation for 20 years, please allow these efforts to continue.
Let's find a way together to solve the affordable housing without hurting the Florida Everglades. I also object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you
-Sincerely Claudia Vecchi
From:Grace Johnson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Rd. Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:00:44 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to vote "NO" on the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13.
This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected
for regional water, panther and other wildlife values. These 169 acres are in the midst of wild-
fire prone conservation lands that must burn frequently. While I am in support of affordable
housing, it should NOT come at the expense of important conservation areas.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
planting of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Grace Johnson
From:Bobbi Berglund
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:55:58 PM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel,
Thank you for your continued service as a Commissioner for Collier County. You must
carefully consider a variety of issues brought before you in this role. At this time, I would
ask you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Proposal that is on the agenda for
the next meeting of the Commissioners. It is vital to ensure the integrity of the 20-year
successful Rural Fringe Land Use Plan by not allowing this land to become a new
housing development. This land is vital to wildlife and the many conservation efforts
already in place in the area.
Please vote "No" on the 341 Sabal Palm Road Proposal.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Roberta L. Berglund
Roberta Berglund
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From:Adriana Galeano
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 5:36:57 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioner,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy
Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and
increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat.
As a Florida college instructor in Alachua, Florida panther conservation is one of my
top concerns. People throughout Florida are deeply invested in panther conservation,
and want to see increased protection, not less. Please listen to your constituents and
to us and deny the housing development.
Sincerely,
Adriana Galeano
From:JEFF & SARA JOHNSON
To:Chris Hall
Cc:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:46:42 AM
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Please let this email serve as our request to you, our county commissioners, to DENY the 341
Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict.
This land is part of a regional mosaic mix of wetlands, flowways, farms and endangered
species habitats for panthers, wood storks and red-cockaded woodpeckers. It must and does
burn regularly so it is incompatible and unsafe to permit 423 houses in the midst of this region.
The project would hinder prescribed burning throughout this region which will increase
catastrophic wildfire risk.
Thank you.
Jeff & Sara Johnson
322 Saddlebroook Ln
From:Darrell Dunteman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 19, 2026 5:26:55 PM
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Mr. McDaniels:
The purpose of this email is to ask you to vote “No” on the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project otherwise known as the Esplanade at Rivergrass.
These are my concerns:
1. Traffic is horrible on Oil Well. I know that Oil Well will be improved in the future but
today we have limitations.
2. We are converting property currently used to house native flora and fauna. We must
preserve this area for our children
3. 2025/2026 has demonstrated we have limited water resources in this area of Collier
County, Further expansion places the water resources of the County at risk.
Thank you!
Respectfully,
Darrell Dunteman
Dunteman & Company
4462 BattleCreek Way
Ave Maria, Florida
309-224-3219
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From:Kayla Bebbington
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project denial
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:49:37 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples
Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water,
panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the
expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality
program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kayla Bebbington
From:Bonnie Hart
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict projects
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:14:12 AM
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Good morning,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration. Sincerely,
Bonnie Hart
6249 Antigua Way
Naples
From:Lynda Garrison
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Proposal
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:43:15 AM
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Subject: URGENT ‼ Please Vote NO on the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Proposal
Dear Collier County Board of Commissioners,
My name is Lynda Garrison, and I am writing to you from Lehigh Acres, Florida. As a full
time resident and someone who is deeply concerned about environmental conservation and the
preservation of Florida’s unique wildlife, particularly the endangered Florida panther, I urge
you to vote NO on the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict development during your
meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected “sending lands” within
Collier County’s Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). These sending lands are designated
for conservation under the RLSA program, which was established over 20 years ago to
balance development with the protection of environmentally sensitive areas, agricultural lands,
and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential development here would undermine the
integrity of this successful conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing
development rights on sensitive lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of wetlands,
flowways, farms, and habitats essential for endangered species like the Florida panther, wood
storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves
as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands, including the 70,000 acre
Picayune Strand State Forest. Building homes in this area would fragment these corridors,
disrupt natural migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering
the already vulnerable panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making it
incompatible and unsafe for dense residential development. Approving this project would also
exacerbate flooding risks for nearby communities, increase traffic congestion, and contribute
to the loss of one of Collier County’s last remaining citrus groves. At a time when Florida is
investing millions in conservation, such as the recent approval of over 21,500 acres of
protected lands, including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance
connectivity for panther habitats. Moving forward with this development sends the wrong
message about our commitment to environmental stewardship.
I respectfully ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on
this proposal. Protecting these lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and
visitors alike. Thank you for considering my concerns and for your dedication to serving
Collier County.
Sincerely,
Lynda Garrison
8567 Pegasus Drive
Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971
856-462-4082
From:Kelly Fisher
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:44:03 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with long-standing conservation land-
use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
From:Jane_allis
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:55:26 PM
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Please vote against proposed housing development for this important conserved area. Keep this area pristine for
wildlife and for the enjoyment of locals. Thank you. Jane Allis. 489 E Valley Dr, Bonita Springs 34134 (Colllier
Cty)
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From:stephanie bodnar
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:15:55 AM
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My name is Stephanie Bodnar, and I am writing to you from Collier County. As a native
resident of Collier County I am someone who is deeply concerned about environmental
conservation and the preservation of Florida’s unique wildlife, particularly the endangered
Florida panther, I urge you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict development during your meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected “sending lands” within
Collier County’s Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). It is also adjacent to property that was
acquired by The Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida in the late 90's. These
sending lands are designated for conservation under the RLSA program, which was established
over 20 years ago to balance development with the protection of environmentally sensitive
areas, agricultural lands, and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential development here
would undermine the integrity of this successful conservation framework, which prioritizes
relinquishing development rights on sensitive lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently in the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of wetlands,
flowways, farms, and habitats essential for endangered species like the Florida panther, wood
storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves as
a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands, including the 70,000-acre Picayune
Strand State Forest. Building homes in this area would fragment these corridors, disrupt
natural migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering the
already vulnerable panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making it
incompatible and unsafe for dense residential development. Approving this project would also
exacerbate flooding risks for nearby communities, increase traffic congestion, and contribute
to the loss of one of Collier County’s last remaining citrus groves. At a time when Florida is
investing millions in conservation, such as the recent approval of over 21,500 acres of
protected lands, including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance
connectivity for panther habitats. Moving forward with this development sends the wrong
message about our commitment to environmental stewardship.
I respectfully ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on
this proposal. Protecting these lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and
visitors alike. Thank you for considering my concerns and for your dedication to serving Collier
County.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Bodnar
From:VICTORIA DIENER YEARTON
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:54:50 PM
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I am writing to you all asking you to please Vote NO on Agenda Items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road.
Please do not bring any more development to this area that even our county had decided should not be
developed.
I have lived here for 10 years now and can not believe all of the destruction of the land here. Our wildlife
is suffering as well.
Thank you,
Victoria L Diener
Collier County Resident
From:Lynn Arbogast
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan.Cowal@collier.gov; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:59:28 AM
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To whom it may concern,
I am voicing my opinion on the redevelopment plan for Sabal Palm Road. As a native Floridian I have
watched much of what was the natural beauty of Florida destroyed by overdevelopment. Please keep in
mind that soon Florida will become one continuous slab of concrete and anything beautiful and attractive
about it will disappear. Some things cannot be undone. Please vote NO on this project. Everything cannot
always be about money. Surely there are other options with less detriment to the environment and
wildlife. Again, I urge you to vote NO!!!!
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Lynn Arbogast
From:BAnderson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sabal Palm Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:00:48 AM
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Sir,
I am a Collier County resident in Ave Maria and am writing to urge you tk deny the 341 Sabal Palm Subdivision
project. Not only does it threaten our rural lifestyle surrounding us with the conservation for water and regional
wildlife, another concern is TRAFFIC. There is too much development headed to the area and no traffic plan, unlike
our neighbors in Lee County on Corkscrew Rd who are expanding the roadway in anticipation of traffic with
development projects there.
Please, we do not need affordable housing in NE Collier, the entire town of Immokalee exists with affordable
housing, do not give in to greedy developers.
Sincerely
Ben Anderson
Ave Maria
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From:Mollie Sharman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sable Palm Rd Division
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:18:48 PM
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Dear representative McDaniel
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. This land is one of tge few
habitats that sone of the most endangered floridian animals live in, including our states most
popular animal the Florida panther.That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project
--Sincerely Mollie Sharman
From:Samantha Smith
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Sable Palm Rd. (35 year resident)
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:34:52 AM
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To whom it concerns, I am a Collier County resident writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sable Palm Rd.
subdivision.
Logistically there’s a bunch of stuff you’re going to read through these emails and everyone has a great point me as
a Collier county resident who was born and raised here we have done so much building, which has been great for
our city. However, we really need to slow down and consider the land. The animals. how this is impacting Our
agriculture Naples was never going to stay a little town however, Naples was also not supposed to be west Miami.
Please reconsider the subdivision. I’m just a normal Mom with four kids still living in my hometown. Thanks for
taking the time to read this if you did.
Samantha smith
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From:Jenny Yaeger
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall
Subject:341 Sable Palm Road Project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:32:19 PM
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Please deny 341 Sable Palm Road Project. Keep Florida wild. The more you develop the
more undesirable of an area it becomes. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Yaeger
From:Kailin Parham
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 sbal palm rd subdistrict 423 units
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:58:56 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
From:Amanda Sinn
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:341 Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:28:10 AM
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Good morning,
My name is Amanda Sinn and not only am I a Collier county resident but I am also a
passionate environmental scientist. I am writing today to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm
Rd Subdistrict project. This project directly conflicts the long term conservation land use
plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this area protected for regional water use, wildlife, and
the endangered Florida panther. Not only do I work as an environmental scientist, I have a
degree in conservation ecology. This developmental land use can only go on so long.
Eventually the land will give way to natural hazards and it will all have been for nothing. If we
don’t start protecting this precious land, and the extraordinary wildlife of this area, what is the
point?
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Amanda Sinn
From:Daniel Hutto
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:41 Sabalm Palm Rd subdivision
Date:Thursday, January 15, 2026 3:15:03 PM
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I am writing in opposition to the proposed development on the outskirts of the Audubon
protected lands. I'm tried of losing the South to sprawl and I don't give a damn about the
temporary hundred jobs it creates. There's already twice as many sellers as buyers and we've
got way too many abandoned lots sitting empty/developments that never came to fruition, yet
they still cleared all the land. Almost like half the local commissioners across the US are
former developers or something with sweetheart deals.
From:Sue Elsasser
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:423 enclave on Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:08:17 AM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the
Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as
protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but
not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program
by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake
plantings. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Susan Elsasser
Marco Island
From:WhoPoo App
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; info@naplescitrus.com
Subject:423 Homes in the Everglades: SAY NO
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:43:47 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Hi, we are WhoPoo App, and we are used by wildlife lovers in your county! We are reaching
out to you to vote NO on the 423-home build plan submitted in East Naples: Plans for homes
in East Naples grove spark resistance | Government | gulfshorebusiness.com
We realize the lack of damaged orange groves may be reason for you to push these plans
forward. However these citrus groves are NOT dead! A solution to citrus greening exists
(injection of aspirin) and is waiting to be implemented widely throughout the state.
Additionally, the Donaldson orange tree is known to fight citrus greening naturally. So why
are you pushing a plan to build on these critical orange groves instead of rescuing them?
Since citrus greening’s discovery in Florida in 2005, there has been a 75% reduction in
Floridian orange groves. This costs us $7 billion annually, where our orange desires must be
sated from foreign growers. The burden on generational citrus farmers is heavy, with Floridian
land developers gobbling up mainstay orange groves as well. Farmers are hesitant to let go of
aging trees since new trees may be contaminated or unproven growers. However we are not
giving up on American orange. A tree that appears resistant to citrus greening was found in
Central Florida. The name of that tree? The Donaldson.
Digging through patents related to the Asian citrus psyllid, there are some surprising results
from 2005. USA based and Essential Grower Plant Food Systems Inc. developed a treatment
method for citrus greening victims by basically injecting or spraying plants with an aspirin-
based mixture. The aspirin reduces the cellular reactions between the Asian citrus psyllid's
pathogen exchange which was studied by the University of Florida. Per U.S. patent
9981883B2, a composition comprising a product of a salicylic acid, a potassium
polyphosphite, a potassium phosphite, and a potassium phosphate is disclosed. The
composition may be prepared by reacting salicylic acid, ammonium hydroxide, potassium
hydroxide and/or potassium carbonate, phosphoric acid, and phosphorous acid.
Here is one example of the composition's efficacy:
"A test of the novel Dual Purpose Agricultural Composition (DPAC) of this invention was
conducted in Martin County Fla. in a 30 hectare block of Valencia oranges that had been
abandoned and had no commercial value do to the sever incidence of Huanglongbing Citrus
Greening Disease (HLB), which is transmitted by psyllids, which are small piercing sucking
insects. HLB symptoms include small yellow leaves with a mottled or blotchy appearance and
yellow veins exhibiting mineral deficiencies such as Manganese and Zinc, twig and branch
dieback, sparse, small fruit that is abnormal in appearance and fails to color properly, thus the
name greening, with aborted seeds and poor juice quality and finally rapid degeneration into a
non-productive state. Mortality can occur within three years. Two different application rates of
DPAC were applied in two partial sections of the block, seven liters per hectare and 14 liters
per hectare. Micronutrients and other pest control materials were added to the tank mix and
applied. Within four weeks of the initial application of DPAC, it was apparent that the all the
trees began to recover as evidenced by new growth, on the barren twigs that had begun to die
back. Within six months the recovery was readily obvious, trees began normal growth, and a
total care program was restored."
Basically, what Plant Food Systems and inventor Carl Fabry did was focus on the magnesium
and zinc deficits caused by the insect. There was no need to engage in expensive and risky
RNA / CRISPR changes to the trees' genetic makeup. See Plant Food Systems – Premium
Plant Nutrition and Protection
It's not true that this is land that "no one would ever want" as Petscher said. People want it ---
if they didn't, they wouldn't be begging you to build houses on it!
After a roughly 90-minute public hearing on Oct. 2, planning commissioners voted 2-2, with
several members absent. Commission Chairman Joe Schmitt and Commissioner Mike
Petscher supported it, while commissioners Paul Shea and Charles Colucci opposed plans. All
of you show up for work please -- do your jobs -- and vote NO.
Thank you,
WHP
whopooapp.com
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From:Nancy Castonguay
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:423 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:18:48 PM
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There is too much development in this area of Naples. As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please
vote “no” on the proposed 423
unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands
that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and should
remain so.
I live here full time and know this area relies on frequent control burns. It’s imperative that nature not houses
fill this area.
Sincerely,
Nancy Castonguay
14159 Nautica Ct
Naples, FL 34114
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From:Chris Land
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Dear Commissioners, As a resident of Collier County (let’s hear it for District 4!!), I ask you to please vote “no”
on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-
prone conservation lands that must bur...
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:02:20 AM
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251-348-6040
From:Vincent Girgenti
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:A plead against Development in Florida Everglades
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:27:57 PM
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Good evening.
I am a citizen of Tampa and not Collier County, so this may seem out of place, but I assure
you the decision you face goes beyond both of our regions.
It has been made public at least since December that real estate development in Collier County
is being considered for land that borders the Everglades, particularly habitat for the critically
endangered Florida Panther. I generally try to assume the best in people, and thus will not
assume that you are not in company with the heads of the FWC, who are more invested in
development such as this than the protection of the environment they superficially back.
The Everglades is not something that can be replaced or sabotaged in such a way. It is the
source of drinking water for millions of people and countless species depend on it for their
survival. For me, the chance to see this amazing part of our common Floridian heritage return
to a semblance of it's former grandeur is far more valuable than the less than 400 homes
planned in it's place.
The choice is ours.
--
Sincerely,
Vincent Girgenti.
Instagram: @vincent_girgenti_art
Website: Vincent Girgenti Studios
813-382-8929
From:Lauren Rozic
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:A voice for the Everglades and all that live there...
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 3:52:14 PM
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Good afternoon, Mr. McDaniel,
My name is Lauren Rozic and I am a native Floridian currently residing in South Florida. I
write to you today to urge your reconsideration in passing the rights for extended
developments in the Everglades. From the time I was a little girl, I would visit Collier County
with my family every single year. It is a special and beautiful area of our state! But what we
owe to this beauty is our natural areas, and the Everglades is our most diverse and valuable of
resources to witness amazing native foliage and wildlife species. We do not need more
development! What we really need is to appreciate and preserve the land we have and to
care for it, because the true natives of this state, namely the species close to extinction
like the Florida Panther, need this land to survive. We cannot continue to cram all of these
native species into smaller and smaller areas for the purpose of modern developments which
are costly and wholly unnecessary. Keep Collier County naturally beautiful so that people will
come to see what makes Florida... Florida! That Old Florida charm is what keeps our visitors
coming! Those plains, trees, and waterways are the homes to countless lives already. It is
shameful to even consider destroying these thriving ecosystems. Over the last year of being a
frequent visitor of the Everglades I have already witnessed the detriments of development on
the eastern side of the Everglades where massive natural foliage which protects the lives of
many of our natural species has been completely removed. I urge you to not contribute to
the mistake in destroying more animal lives and causing extinction for the native
Florida species that matter.
It has been a pleasure to share my perspective as a Florida native who cares deeply about the
longevity of our natural areas. Please do not hesitate to reach back out if there is any more I
can do or say to advocate for the preservation of our beloved land.
Best regards,
Lauren Rozic
From:Matthew Schwartz
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ag lands, Florida panther habitat, and sending areas in the Rural Fringe Area
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:43:26 PM
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Summary of "sending" areas in Collier County's Rural Fringe Zoning Overlay. Different
name, but the sending areas function the same as they do in the RLSA:
In Collier County's Rural Fringe Overlay (RFO), "sending areas" are those designated lands,
often agricultural or environmentally sensitive, where development rights are preserved
through Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs, allowing density to be "sent" to
designated "receiving areas" for more concentrated growth, protecting rural character while
promoting smart growth. These areas usually feature farms, natural lands, and properties under
conservation easements, with landowners potentially receiving credits for restricting
development, as seen in the RLS (Rural Land Stewardship) program.
The attached map shows the property in question in one of the sending areas of the Rural
Fringe Area.
As far as ag lands and the panther - the panther would have been extinct long ago if not for
remaining ag lands. If you would invite the experts who created the primary and secondary
zones for the panther, you would understand the critical importance of ag lands far better than
now. The non-native vegetation on the Grove is not the issue - it's undeveloped land in close
proximity to the core remaining conservation lands for the Florida panther. And heavily
utilized by the species.
No panther scientist spoke at this meeting or any other development meeting that I have
attended. I know that science because I've read and understood it. You should invite panther
scientists to address this commission outside of a heated meeting and hear the science directly
from the source. The environmental consultant you just heard from is not a published panther
scientist and should not be viewed as an "expert." Like the attorney, he is representing the
developer.
Disposing of rural lands to meet the near-infinite demand for lower cost housing is a recipe for
over-development in Collier County. A vote in favor of this project is a definite precedent
which will come back again and again. It will undermine all trust in support of Collier
County's land use conservation programs. The property is not conservation land - but it is of
enormous importance to the future of the county.
Thanks for listening.
Best regards,
Matthew Schwartz
Executive Director
South Florida Wildlands Association
1314 East Las Olas Blvd., #2297
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-993-5351 (cell)
From:Lisa Greene
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Agenda items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:35:16 PM
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STOP bulldozing Florida!! FL does NOT need any more development or housing units! There
are plenty available, standing empty and unaffordable, mostly because of our insurance crisis
and exploding property taxes.
The area that this agenda item covers is part of, and adjacent to prime panther habitat, and
where there are panthers there are other endangered species as well. They were here first, and
they need our help to survive.
I urge you to stand up for nature and Florida's heritage and history, and vote NO on any land-
use changes or development for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove, a known Florida
Panther habitat/hunting ground.
Just say NO!!
Lisa Greene
Venus, FL
From:Jakob Santana
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts
with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus
Grove surrounded by permanent...
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:57:29 AM
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am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13.
This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected
for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but
not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality
program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required
30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, Jakob
From:Annabelle Chapman
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:Board of County Commissioners Meeting - January 13, 2026 Public Comment
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:55:51 PM
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To whom it may concern,
Please include my comment below in the public record:
Hello Commissioners. My name is Annabelle Chapman, and I am strongly opposed to
amending Ordinance 89-05 to change land use designation and allow further
development on threatened wetlands surrounding the Everglades.
I grew up in Naples and have spent nearly all of my twenty-three years of life in Florida. I
fondly remember elementary field trips to swamps and estuaries, summer vacations to
freshwater springs, kayaking through mangroves, camping under dark sky zones, and
rare hikes through the River of Grass. These are the memories that keep me rooted here
and inspire my love for this beautiful state.
Yet, these memories also carry pain as they come to me alongside images of bulldozers,
excavators, and cranes. I see mountains of dirt where I used to see a forest. I see brown
water where I used to see all the way to a spring vent. I see identical "luxury" apartments
and chain stores where I know there used to be budding orange groves or roaming
Florida panthers.
But I only know about the groves and panthers because I've talked to people who were
here before me. And I know that if we continue to allow development on our beautiful
land, through fragile ecosystems and habitats, I might be the one telling future
generations how much we've lost and what I miss.
I don't want that future. And I am not alone.
I'm sure you've already heard that this land is essential for water filtration and
flooding prevention. Even though that should be enough, this land is also a teacher to
our young, a sacred place to indigenous tribes, a home for our wildlife, a piece of our
history, and a beautiful environment that our children and their children and so on
deserve to one day know.
So, I urge you to reject this and any future amendment that will sacrifice what should be
protected land. Please look at what we're trading the Everglades for. Once it's gone, we
can't get it back.
Thank you.
From:Natalia L
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Cancel development in protected areas
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:48:22 PM
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Good Day commissioner, my name is Natalie Lindsey and I am a lifetime resident in the state of Florida. I’m
reaching out today via email to express my lack of support for expanding development into protected wildlife areas.
Unfortunately I am not able to attend the meeting January 13 2026 about this topic but I can assure you that this is
not in the best interest of the residents or tourists of our beautiful state.
There are much better and desirable ways to increase development and commerce than tearing down ecosystems for
endless forgettable suburbs!! Focus on bettering the existing communities in the area, this is not the way to a better
future
Thank you for representing the interests of the people, I trust that you will do what’s best for the residents of
Florida, people and animals alike!
From:George Rozic
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Choose Conservation over Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 6:34:42 PM
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Gentlemen,
I am writing to you today as a concerned visitor who is incredibly saddened to hear about
the potential plans to extend developments on another 169 acres of protected Everglades
land in Collier County. Our family values natural Florida and its amazing species, and we
visit this beautiful part of the state every year to experience its unique environment.
This land is a critical habitat for the native Florida Panther, a species that is nearing
extinction with only approximately 150 remaining in the Everglades. The proposed
development directly threatens their survival.
I would like to remind you that this land is already home to countless animal and plant lives,
contributing to a thriving and delicate ecosystem. Moving forward with this development will
cause irreversible harm to this vital natural resource.
When considering these plans, I urge you to protect this essential part of the Everglades for
future generations of both wildlife and people. Please choose conservation over
development.
Thank you for your time and attention to this critical matter.
Sincerely,
George Rozic
From:jay kohlhagen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Citrus Grove
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:04:09 PM
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Bill,
I wanted to reach out personally ahead of Tuesday.
I’m really hoping for a 4–1 vote against the 435-unit development on Sable Palm
Road. I know you take these decisions seriously, and I respect that—but given the
scale of this project and the long-term implications, I wanted to ask for your help.
Between traffic, infrastructure capacity, and the permanent loss of Ag land, this
rezoning feels like one we’ll all be living with for a long time. Once that line is crossed,
there’s no walking it back.
I appreciate you taking the time to consider this, and I’m always available if you want
to talk it through further.
Thank you,
Jay Kohlhagen
From:Parker Hansen
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:bcornell@audubonwe.org; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Clarification Regarding My Prior Correspondence on the East Naples Rezoning
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:24:19 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing to follow up on my recent correspondence regarding the proposed rezoning of the
Orange Grove parcel in East Naples.
After further reflection, I believe it is appropriate for me to step back from the position I
previously expressed. Upon reconsidering the circumstances. I have determined that
continuing to advocate for or against this proposal places me in a personal and ethical position
that I am not comfortable maintaining.
Out of respect for the integrity of the public process, I am therefore withdrawing my prior
opposition to the rezoning request. While I remain deeply committed to thoughtful growth,
environmental stewardship, and responsible land-use planning in Collier County, I feel it is
best that I remove myself from this particular issue.
If possible, I respectfully request that my prior correspondence be noted as withdrawn
and, to the extent permitted under public records law, removed from formal
consideration in this matter.
Thank you for your understanding and for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Parker Hansen
Managing Broker
DomainRealty.Com, LLC
Cell: 239-200-7149
Email: broker@domainrealty.com
24031 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 101
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
From:Luis Padron
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Collier County Development Vote
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:31:21 PM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel.
It has come to my attention that the Collier County commissioners will soon be voting to
decide whether or not to approve the development of 169 acres on Everglades protected
land.
I am writing to express my sincere concern if this gets approved for the reasons listed below. I
urge you to please vote against this for the protection of our precious Everglades land and all
the amazing wildlife that calls this their home. It is to the benefit of all of us and future
generations.
· This potential development is on crucial panther habitat and there are
only 150 left of these endangered species
· Number one cause of their death is road collisions and this would bring a
lot more traffic to a road that is necessary for them to cross as part of their natural
migration
· 120 acres of wild land gets developed in Florida per day - according to
Florida Conservation Group
· We do not need more homes as 31% of properties remain vacant in Collier
County according to census data
Thank you for your attention.
Luis Padron
From:Luna
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Collier county Everglades Jan 13
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:21:01 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
If you push the construction line into the protected lands of the Everglades, you will endanger
the Florida panther’s life further. There are fewer than 100 panthers still living today, this
construction will continue to take their lives. The number one reason of death for Florida
panthers are car crashes. Even if they don’t die by vehicular accidents the people living there
will pollute that area, killing more than just the panthers. If you still don’t care, consider the
human lives this could take. Panthers will be stressed and scared due to the people moving
into their home and may act out, endangering human lives. Although I don’t live in Collier
County, I am a Florida resident and I ask you all to consider my position on this issue.
I hope you make the right choice.
Nora Mayew
From:Raquel Braun
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Collier County Resident Opposed to 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:55:13 PM
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Dear Commissioner Bill McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident writing to oppose the proposed conversion of an existing
agricultural parcel on Sabal Palm Road, currently an orange grove, into a residential
development, as scheduled for consideration at the January 13th Board of County
Commissioners meeting.
I have spent time traveling along Sabal Palm Road and am very familiar with the character of
this area. While this proposal applies to a single farming parcel and not the entire road,
introducing a residential community in this location would fundamentally change the character
and function of the surrounding landscape. This area sits within and above a network of
wetlands and low lying lands that extend beyond the parcel boundaries and play a critical role
in regional water flow, flood attenuation, and ecological connectivity.
Even when agricultural land is no longer actively farmed, it does not automatically follow that
residential development is the appropriate or least harmful next use. Residential development
brings permanent impervious surfaces, altered drainage patterns, increased traffic,
infrastructure demands, and long term pressure on adjacent conservation and wetland areas.
These impacts extend well beyond the footprint of the proposed community and would affect
the lush wetlands below and surrounding this site.
My concern is not whether this particular grove remains in citrus production, but whether
converting it to residential use aligns with Collier County’s long-standing commitments to
protect environmentally sensitive areas and maintain clear boundaries between development
and conservation landscapes. Approving this conversion risks incremental encroachment into
wetland systems and sets a precedent for additional agricultural-to-residential requests in
similarly sensitive locations.
I respectfully urge you to deny this proposal and to direct residential growth toward areas
already planned and equipped for it, rather than into agricultural parcels that function as
buffers for nearby wetlands and restored lands.
Thank you for your time and for considering resident input.
Sincerely,
Raquel Braun
Collier County Resident (34119)
From:Kayla Casale
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Concern Regarding Proposed Construction on Protected Everglades
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:29:15 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to formally express my opposition to any proposed development on protected
Everglades land.
As a Florida resident, the Everglades are not an abstract concept to me — they are directly tied
to our drinking water, our vulnerability to flooding, and the natural landscape that makes this
region livable. These protected lands are also critical habitat for endangered Florida panthers,
whose survival depends on large, connected, undeveloped areas that cannot be replaced once
fragmented.
The Everglades are not only a unique and irreplaceable ecosystem, but a critical natural
resource that protects South Florida’s water supply, wildlife, and communities. Development
in or near protected areas threatens water quality, increases flooding risk, and causes
irreversible ecological damage that cannot be mitigated once it occurs.
These lands were designated as protected for a reason. Allowing construction sets a dangerous
precedent that undermines decades of conservation efforts and public trust. Short-term
economic interests should not outweigh the long-term environmental, cultural, and public
health consequences for current and future generations.
I urge you to uphold existing protections and vote against any proposal that would permit
building on protected Everglades land. Leadership means safeguarding what cannot be
replaced.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Kayla Casale
From:Aubreyburkhart@comcast.net
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Concerns from a Neighboring County Resident re: Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:21:50 PM
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Hello Commissioners,
I live in Charlotte County, immediately north of Collier, and I am writing as a
Southwest Florida resident with serious concerns about the proposed 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict scheduled for a vote on January 13.
While I do not reside directly in Collier County, the conservation lands, water systems,
and wildfire risks affected by this proposal extend well beyond county boundaries.
Decisions made in the Rural Fringe have real regional consequences for habitat
connectivity, prescribed burn safety, and water quality throughout Southwest Florida.
Placing a 423-unit residential development within a landscape surrounded by
permanent conservation lands and adjacent to Picayune Strand State Forest raises
significant safety and environmental concerns. This area is known to require regular
prescribed burning. Introducing dense housing into the middle of that system would
restrict fire management and increase the risk of catastrophic wildfires, not only for
residents but for neighboring conservation lands and communities.
I strongly support the need for affordable housing. However, using a small number of
affordable units to justify overturning a long-standing conservation land-use plan sets
a dangerous precedent. Conservation and affordable housing are both critical, and
they must be planned in appropriate locations rather than put in conflict with one
another.
I am also concerned about the request to reduce stormwater lake littoral plantings
from the required 30 percent to just 7 percent. Those requirements exist for good
reason, especially in a region already facing water quality challenges.
This area is also part of essential habitat for the Florida panther, a critically
endangered species that relies on large, connected territories for movement,
breeding, and long-term viability. Further fragmenting conservation landscapes with
residential enclaves undermines decades of coordinated recovery and land protection
efforts that extend across county lines.
I respectfully urge you to deny the Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict proposal and uphold
the integrity of the Rural Fringe conservation framework that has guided responsible
land use in this region for decades.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Aubrey Burkhart
Charlotte County, Florida
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From:Brody Churovia
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:CONSERVATION
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:32:46 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Brody Churovia
From:Laura Hansen Reynolds
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Conservation and the proposed Sabal Palm development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:21:06 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
As a I Collier County resident, I am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development
on your January 13 agenda. I have visited their farm store every year and marvel at the wetlands in the
area. I’ve witnessed so many wetland birds – egrets, roseate spoonbills, wood storks and more. This
large site has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe
program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The
developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units
among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do
not approve this project which conflicts with your current good Rural Fringe plan. Thank you. Laura
Laura Hansen Reynolds
850 6th Avenue N
Naples, FL 34102
From:Alice Karow
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Conservation Land Plan - deny Sabal Palm Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:50:39 PM
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I live in Collier County, and I urge you to deny the prosed conversion of the South Naples
Citrus Grove into a housing development of 423 houses. Please don’t replace orange groves
with more housing! I like my fresh oranges from Florida!
Collier County already has higher human population than its infrastructure can support, traffic
congestion, delays in medical care, rising costs of everything from housing to groceries... and
subsequent hostilities between old timers and newcomers. The easygoing, relaxed quality of
life is already compromised, and now also the promise to preserve Collier County’s natural
lands. Please put a stop to the overdevelopment and encroachment on rural and wilderness
areas. IF there is to be new development, it should be modernizing of old structures to suit
new uses, not destroying natural areas.
If you don’t care about preserving endangered species habitats, maybe you do care about
bears, panthers, and alligators showing up in your yard? If you think unchecked building and
development on wetlands is good for the county, maybe consider the flood risk of disrupting
the natural drainage systems, the increased intolerable heat produced by pavement and
buildings vs the mitigating effects of foliage, shade trees, nature. More development requires
more water used by greater population while at the same time, paving over the natural
filtration system that replenishes the aquifers that supply our drinking water. More homes in
areas prone to wildfires, means more risk, higher insurance rates…
Please protect conservation lands from development in Collier County; stick to the
conservation plan and do not rezone rural lands for higher density housing developments.
Thank you for representing the will of your constituents over the plans of profiteering
developers.
Alice Karow
alicekarow@gmail.com
From:Rachel Peck
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Conservation Land Plan - deny Sabal Palm urban project
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:50:31 PM
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To the Collier Commissioners,
I am a Florida resident and am proud of the beautiful wildlife and outdoors that we have here
in this state. I am concerned about the 341 Sabal Palm Rd program. I urge you to deny this
project in order to protect the vulnerable wildlife that exists in this area. We have a
responsibility to keep Florida beautiful, protect our water, and uphold conservation projects.
Thank you,
Rachel Peck
From:Michele
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Conversion of 341 Sabal Palm Road to Residences
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:30:56 AM
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Please do not convert this area for the sake of our wildlife. They need this habitat.
Michele Jenks
1935 San Marco Rd
From:Kevin King
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Corrupt
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:38:16 PM
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Bought by developers..i know this to be fact. Lennar specifially.
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From:Alinnah Obando
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Denial of 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:51:52 AM
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To whom it may concern,
As a Collier County resident, I am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove
surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other
wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I
appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
A concerned resident who loves her county and state.
From:Alinnah O
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Denial of 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:49:40 AM
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To whom it may concern,
As a Collier County resident, I am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove
surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other
wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I
appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
A concerned resident who loves her county and state.
From:Kimberly Lynn
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:bcornell@audubonwe.org; Emily James; Libbie Brocato; Pezeshkan KP
Subject:DENY - Sabal Palm - Promote Conservation - Protect Florida Wildlife
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:58:56 PM
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January
13.
This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples
Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values.
I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes
instead of
the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration.
Please do the right thing.
Deny it.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Lynn
From:Maria Jimenez
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 Sabal Palm Project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:28:33 AM
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Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building 400+ houses on or near the
beloved Florida wildlife corridor should be a crime. The Sabal Palm project will
destroy Florida panther habitat and lead to increased car collisions with panthers.
It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat. South Florida is already
plagued with these UGLY cookie cutter LOW QUALITY house developments
everywhere. These housing developments are deeply hated because they’re just
encroaching on natural beautiful Florida, they create more traffic and are not
actually fixing the housing affordability crisis. We have less than 200 panthers left.
Protecting them should be our priority. Please do not contribute to this senseless
sprawl and added traffic that will most certainly add to panther fatalities
Thank you in advance
Sincerely
Florida tax payer
María Jiménez
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From:Matt Adams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:39:06 PM
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Hi Bill,
As a Florida resident, I strongly urge you to deny the proposed plan for 341 Sabal Palm Rd. This land is currently
used by a variety of species, including the Florida Panther, which has less than 200 individuals remaining. This
animal is an icon of Florida, and we must take any chance we can of protecting it, or it may be too late.
Vehicle collisions are the #1 cause of death of panthers. Adding this number of houses will in turn increase the
likelihood of vehicle collisions with panthers because of the number of people and the additional roads closer to
nature. This is especially important since this is a piece of land that has been confirmed to have been used by
panthers.
Additionally, this is being touted as an affordable housing development. However, only 8.25 of the 169 acres will
actually be used for the affordable housing portion. The majority will not be. Affordable housing should not be a
good excuse for destroying this important land, since the main goal of this development is not affordable housing,
but developer profits.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Matt Adams
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From:Courtney Newsome
Subject:Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:44:16 PM
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Good evening,
As an active member within the Collier community, I want to voice my concerns with the
proposed 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict building project and urge you to vote "no".
One of the major benefits of living in Florida is our wildlife and rich environment. There is
nowhere else with so many varying eco-zones within one state. However, that cannot last with
unnecessary and damaging developments taking away our natural resources.
Allowing the 423 homes to be built would negatively impact our wetlands, flowways, citrus
farms, endangered species, and current Collier residents. Not just within the Sabal Palm
region, but with rippling effects across all of SWFL.
Environmentally, this development would directly impact the Florida panther population - an
already endangered species - by encroaching on their natural habitat. It would also put the
panthers (and drivers) at an increased risk of deadly interactions on the road.
On top of interrupting important environmental needs for minimizing hurricane impacts (i.e.
wetlands and flowways), this area is also a prescribed burning area. What benefit is there of
building 423 homes in an area that has to go through planned burns?
If you truly care for the Collier community and Florida state, you will deny the Sabal Palm
Rd.,
petition number- PL20230016340 and PL2023001634, or any future new construction plans.
Thank you,
-Courtney Newsome
From:Kent Lisibach
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:34:54 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and increased car
collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat. People throughout Florida
are deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection, not less.
Please listen to your constituents and to us and deny the housing development.
Kent Lisibach, FL resident
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Date: Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 9:30 PM
Subject: Fwd: DENY 341 Sabal Palm Road project
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From: Susana Cruz-Diaz <susanacruzdiaz23@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 20:29
Subject: DENY 341 Sabal Palm Road project
To: <Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov>, <Chris.Hall@collier.gov>, <Burt.Saunders@collier.gov>,
<Dan.Kowal@collier.gov>, <Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov>
Dear Collier County Commissioners:
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and increased car
collisions.
It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat. People throughout Florida are deeply
invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection, not less. Please listen
to your constituents and to us and deny the housing development.
Susana Cruz, FL resident
From:Susana Cruz-Diaz
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:29:15 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and increased car
collisions.
It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat. People throughout Florida are deeply
invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection, not less. Please listen
to your constituents and to us and deny the housing development.
Susana Cruz, FL resident
From:Diana Julia Arro
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:38:15 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy
Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and
increased car collisions.
It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat. People throughout Florida
are deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection,
not less. Please listen to your constituents and to us and deny the housing
development.
Diana Arro, FL resident
From:Maria Victoria Erbella
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:04:07 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to respectfully urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict when it comes before you on January 13.
This proposal would place 423 homes in the middle of lands that have been protected for over
twenty years under the Rural Fringe conservation plan. The South Naples Citrus Grove is
surrounded by permanent conservation lands and plays a critical role in regional water flow,
wetlands protection, and habitat for endangered species such as the Florida panther, wood
storks, and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
This area is also wildfire-prone and must burn regularly to remain healthy. Introducing
hundreds of homes here would severely limit prescribed burning and increase the risk of
catastrophic wildfires, putting future residents, firefighters, and surrounding conservation
lands at risk.
I strongly support affordable housing, but it should not come at the expense of long-standing
conservation protections or public safety. We need both conservation and affordable housing,
and this site is incompatible with residential development.
I am also concerned about the request to reduce required littoral plantings in stormwater lakes
from 30 percent to just 7 percent, which would weaken water quality protections and increase
pollution risks.
Approving this project would undermine the Rural Fringe plan and set a dangerous precedent
for conservation lands countywide. I respectfully ask you to uphold the conservation land-use
plan and vote no on the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Maria Victoria Erbella, Psy.D
Neuropsychologist / Brain Health Researcher
Ph: 305-467-1068
From:Lexi Ramos
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY 341 sabel palm road project
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:22:26 AM
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Hello,
DENY the 341 Sabel Palm Road project. THIS WIL DESTROY the ENDANGERED Florida panther
habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat and increased car collisions.
Choose nature over profit. WE WANT THE OLD FLORIDA BACK!
Best,
Lexi Kelly
From:Victoria Leschen
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Development- 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:02:42 PM
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Hello all,
As a Collier County resident, I urge you to deny development to the 341 Sabal Palm Rd
Subdistrict. The supposed benefit does not outweigh the serious safety risks this development
site would pose. Development would be harmful to Collier Count, which has already
experienced horrible wildfires. Beyond the current residents, those unassuming future
proposed residents that would live in these homes, should they be built would not be aware of
the danger they are in at worst, and disruption from flooding at best.
Please do not allow this development.
Regards,
Vikki
From:amy taylor
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny houses on Sabal Palm
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:17:51 PM
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I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of
theSouth Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a
development because it is in a flow way, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and
is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands.
While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this
should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need
BOTH conservation and affordable housing!
Thank you -
Sincerely,
Amy Taylor
From:Justin Wynn
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; dan.kowel@collier.gov; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm Development
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:46:01 PM
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Hello Board of Commissioners,
I'm writing to urge you to deny the development of Sabal Palm, which gets voted on the
13th.
I'm from here, my family is from here. There's already been a ton of development on 951
right near that area and we can't cut deeper into the woods to the east with this project -
that would be killing what Naples is really about, and always originally was. We have some
of the most beautiful nature in the country, and this project would have devastating effects
on Sabal Palm and the Picayune we all love.
While housing is a serious issue Naples is facing, developing on our wetlands is not the
solution. 423 houses on the entrance road to the Picayune would absolutely devastate that
area. Please vote no.
Best,
Justin Wynn
From:Emma Johnson
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm Rd development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 4:46:03 PM
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Dear commissioner,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove in the middle of priceless
conservation land, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. This mix of wetlands, forest,
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and special. Once it is developed over, it
will never return to the way it was.
Thank you for your time,
Emma Johnson
From:mahala billie- osceola
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY SABAL PALM ROAD PROJECT
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:54:46 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project.
Building houses there will destroy Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to the
surrounding habitat, and increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into
the habitat.
As a Florida wildlife artist in Broward, Florida panther conservation is one of my top
concerns. People throughout Florida are deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to
see increased protection, not less. Please listen to your constituents and to us and deny the
housing development.
Thank you for your attention on this matter.
From:Celina Ceballos
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm Urban Development in Conservation Area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:48:36 PM
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Dear County Commissioners,
I am writing to ask you to please deny the urban development project at the 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict. This goes against our values of conservation and preservation of the natural
world. Part of what makes collier county unique is the amazing green spaces, and this would
completely contradict that.
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly
as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a
big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo
the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423
units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not
approve this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Celina Ceballos
From:Tristyn Dawkins
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:41:41 PM
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Hello ,
Your agenda on January 13th has a proposed development on Sabal Palm road with 423
houses. Thats 423 houses we do not need. In the western part of the Everglades. It’s
surrounded by conservation land and the state forest, not to mention the mix of native plants,
grasses and wetlands. This land is what makes collier county unique.
Ask yourself, when is enough enough , of wild Florida being ripped up and developed for
cookie cutter houses. Flooding our resources and local infrastructure.
When do we as human beings and Floridians stand up for the voices that aren’t heard and the
land that once gone won’t come back. Please I urge you not only for the sake of Floridians
everywhere but for your children and your grandchildren. Let’s try to keep Florida that we
love and call home. Wild
Sincerely ,
Tristyn
From:Jessica LR Espada
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in Conservation area - January 13 agenda
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:10:54 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development
on your January 13 agenda.
This large site has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural
Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units
among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies.
Please do not approve this project which conflicts with your current good Rural Fringe plan.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jessica Espada
10+ years Collier resident
239-249-9664
From:Viktor Weiss
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area!
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 3:01:11 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle.
A study done by LendingTree in 2025 showed that Florida had 1.5 million vacant homes and a
15% vacancy rate, the fifth highest state in all of the US. There is no need for any further
development, especially in already protected areas. These developers' greed is neverending
and knows no bounds- do not feed into it.
"When the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught, and the last river poisoned, you
will realize that you cannot eat money."
Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Viktor Weiss
From:Lundynne
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area.
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:57:50 AM
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I live in Lee county and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples
Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flow
way, had had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands
with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of
affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use
policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing!
Thank you - sincerely, Lundynne C.
From:Lisa Murphy
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:10:46 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Lisa Murphy
From:Kaiti Murphy
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 8:56:14 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is
in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State
Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County
unique and is the nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the
middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Kaiti Murphy
From:Amanda Adams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm Urban Project in Conservation Area
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:43:30 AM
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Hello,
I am a Florida native, born and raised in Golden Gate Estates. In 2014, I lived off of Sabal
Palm Road down at the end of Sanders Blvd on private property for 9 months. While there, I
saw bears, water moccasins, woodpeckers, wading birds of all kinds, as well as Florida
Panthers.
I am extremely concerned about this proposition to continue developing closer to the edge of
this protected land. Not only will this negatively impact the native flora and fauna that is
increasingly threatened every day in Collier County, but it will also put homeowners at risk
because this is a wildfire-prone area. What's more, fire is needed to keep this habitat healthy.
In areas where communities get built, land managers are no longer able to carry out prescribed
burns, which serve the dual purposes of keeping our ecology healthy and also protecting
residents and their homes.
I urge you to vote "no" on the proposed 423 unit Sabal Palm Road development. We need both
conservation AND affordable housing in Collier County. Let's be smart about the way we do
it!
Thank you,
Amanda Adams
From:Abigale Augugliaro
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:55:16 PM
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Hello,
As a Florida resident, I urge you to reject the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project for
many reasons.
First, environmental and conservation concerns. The land is situated in an area that is home to
many species, like the Florida Panther and roseate spoonbills, that need to be protected This
development threatens their habitat.
Second, this area is prone to forest fires, so it is incompatible and unsafe to permit 423 houses
in the midst of this region. The project would hinder prescribed burning throughout this region
which will increase catastrophic wildfire risk. Additionally, it. would put the potential
residents at risk.
Third, the majority of the proposed development would not be considered affordable housing, but
single family homes. Only 8.25 out of 169 acres will be for affordable housing and turned into
townhomes. This should not be able to be approved under affordable housing. What this really is is a
prioritization of profits instead of the natural land, animals, and the future of florida.
As a native floridian, it feels like every day the Florida that I know is being destroyed by
money-hungry developers. And for many, such as myself, these natural areas are a place
where we can disconnect and breath.
Please take my words into consideration and DENY Sabal Palm urban project in conservation
area.
Sincerely,
Abigale Augugliaro
From:Aliyah Mateo
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:41:29 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to
support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make
Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project, thank you.
Aliyah Mateo
From:Andrea Gabrielli
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:01:59 AM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn't justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place.
Sincerely,
A. Gabrielli
From:Brianna Depken
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:34:32 AM
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and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Bri Depken
From:Ash A
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:06:56 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated
properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t
justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this
place.
Sincerely,
From:SoCo Gurrrl
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:40:55 PM
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I live in Collier County and urge you to NOT to approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses!!!
It is the WRONG place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major
wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and
wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not
cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation
and affordable housing!
PLEASE HELP TO SAVE WHAT LITTLE OF THE EVERGLADES IS LEFT!!!!
Thank you for your consideration in this critically important matter!
Julie Wright
From:Robert Newman
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:25:20 PM
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caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
Hello,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the
South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a
flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with
birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this
should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation
and affordable housing! Thank you
Sincerely,
Robert Newman
robnewman1450@me.com
From:Bailey Cluck
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:38:40 PM
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Dear Collier County Board of Commissioner,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
--
Bailey Cluck
T-LEARN Program 2025
University of Central Florida (Anticipated 2027) | Biology - Ecology, Evolution, &
Conservation
Indian River State College (2025) | Associate in Arts | Biology- Preprofessional
Email: baileycluck@gmail.com
Phone: 772-559-2056
From:Lydia Wychrij
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 4:44:39 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the
South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development
because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a
large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see
they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the
county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH
conservation and affordable housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lydia Wychrij
773 307 4617
lydwych@gmail.com
From:Simone Naftal
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:46:11 AM
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I live in Collier County (Sabal Palm area) and urge you to not approve the proposed
conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for
a development because it is in a flow way, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and
is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands.
While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not
cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH
conservation and affordable housing! Thank you
Sincerely,
Simone Naftal
269 Morgan Rd
Naples
enomisv@aol.com
From:Jaime McClain
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:29:03 AM
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Good morning,
I have called Collier County home for 34 years and am writing to urge you to deny the 341
Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-
standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus
Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and
other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation
and destroying the beauty and uniqueness of the place we call home. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Jaime McClain
Marco Island
From:Barbara Faha
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:57:20 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus
Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of
major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and
wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the
county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable
housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Faha
Marco Island
From:Olivia Rodriguez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:33:23 AM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been
designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe
program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered
species habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due
to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in
this place.
Sincerely, Olivia
From:Steven Busacca
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:05:41 PM
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Good afternoon,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to
support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand
State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the
middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Steven Busacca Sent from my iPhone
From:Zac Tidd
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:54:37 PM
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and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Zac Tidd
From:Matias Perez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:49:20 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flow ways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Matias Perez
From:katy zalduendo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:05:18 PM
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Hi there,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you NOT to
support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of a plethora of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of
regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project.
Thank you. Sincerely,
Katelyn Zalduendo
From:Jonathan Adamski
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:48:12 PM
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Good evening,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Jon Adamski (He/ Him/ His)
PhD Candidate
Catenazzi Lab
Department of Biological Sciences
Florida International University
OE 200
From:nini M
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:32:36 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. that makes a wetlands, forests,
and agriculture is, what may Collier county unique and is the nature regional conservation
here- a mix without houses in the middle. Please deny this project, thank you
Sincerely Nya Mantilla
From:Whitney
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:39:27 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
there – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Whitney Cox
19914 Villa Creek Dr
Apt 207
Orlando, FL 32821
From:kevin Sanchez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:34:49 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
Kevin Sanchez Marrero
From:Sasha Simone
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:06:50 PM
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Your agenda on January 13 had a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses, which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please, please, please deny this project.
We are losing so much greenspace. Think of the future generations....
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sasha Simone
From:Victoria Holmes
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:48:08 PM
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Good evening Commissioner McDaniel,
I am a full time resident in Collier County (and reside in your district) and am contacting you today regarding the
proposed development project at 341 Sabal Palm Rd. At the January 13th meeting, I urge you to not approve the
proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. This large site has been designated properly
as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands,
flowways and endangered species habitats. While I see the developer is proposing a small amount of affordable
housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH
conservation and affordable housing!
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
Victoria Holmes
From:Aracely A
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 17, 2026 11:23:12 AM
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Good morning,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development. This is a
current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the
Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make
Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without
houses in the middle.
Also, this 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn
frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and should
remain so. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Aracely Aguilera
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From:Katelyn Buckley
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:46:28 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to
support.
This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest.
That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Katelyn Buckley
From:C R
To:Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:56:02 AM
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Good morning ,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the
Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for
regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30%
minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration..
Please excuse typos or brevity
Warm Regards,
Cara R.Riley
From:C R
To:Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:54:12 AM
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Good morning ,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the
Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for
regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30%
minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration..
Please excuse typos or brevity
Warm Regards,
Cara R.Riley
From:lilian carlson
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 1:39:44 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests, and
agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here, a mix without houses in the middle. PLEASE deny this project.
Thank you, Lilian Carlson
From:Jeanene Jewett
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:10:34 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples
Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway,
has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands
with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable
housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need
BOTH conservation and affordable housing!
Thank you, Jeanene Jewett
From:sylviadellecave@icloud.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:50:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am a Naples local who loves this community and the land that makes it so special. I am
writing to urge you to vote no on the 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict.
As elected leaders, you have a moral obligation to protect Naples and the natural environment
that sustains it. This land is part of a fragile and vital ecosystem that supports wildlife, clean
water, fire dependent landscapes, and the character of our region. Once it is developed, it is
gone forever.
Approving this project would place homes in an unsafe landscape, increase wildfire risk,
weaken water quality protections, and further erode conservation lands that can never be
replaced. This is not responsible growth and it is not in the long term interest of our
community.
I believe we are called to be good stewards of God’s earth. Protecting this land is not just an
environmental issue but a moral one. Future generations deserve to inherit a Naples that values
preservation over short term gain.
I respectfully ask you to deny this proposal and stand up for the land, the safety of our
community, and the values that make Naples home.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Dellecave
From:Danielle Jade
Subject:Deny Sabal Palm Urban Project in Conservation Land
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 1:46:01 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support.
This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of tons of conservation lands, including
the Picayune Strand State Forest.
That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the
county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and
affordable housing!
Please deny this project, thank you.
Sincerely,
Danielle Miller
From:Victoria 123
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY SABAL PALMS
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:55:21 AM
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this is unnecessary destruction
From:Lindsay Goddard
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny Sábalo Palm Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:25:21 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
Lindsay Goddard, RD
From:Bridget Foster
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:Deny Sable Palm Urban Project in conservation area
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:04:36 AM
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As someone who loves and works in Collier County I urge you to deny the 341 Sable Palm
road subsistence project this week January 13th. Conservation of these areas is key to the
future success of our area.
Thank you
Bridget Foster
From:Meggie Castro
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:32:19 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and increased car collisions.
It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat.
As a 5th generation Floridan, wildlife conservationists and property owner in several Florida
counties, panther conservation is one of my top concerns. People throughout Florida are
deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection, not less. enough
is enough. there are very few panthers left alive and it is critical we act now to protect what we
have left - this great treasure. Please listen to your constituents and to us and deny the housing
development.
From:Rosamary Jimenez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:49:55 PM
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Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building 400+ houses on or near the beloved
Florida wildlife corridor should be a crime. The Sabal Palm project will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to increased car collisions with panthers. It will also lead to more
sprawl deeper into the habitat. South Florida is already plagued with these UGLY cookie
cutter LOW QUALITY house developments everywhere. These housing developments are
deeply hated because they’re just encroaching on natural beautiful Florida, they create more
traffic and are not actually fixing the housing affordability crisis. We have less than 200
panthers left. Protecting them should be our priority. Please do not contribute to this senseless
sprawl and added traffic that will most certainly add to panther fatalities
Thank you in advance
Sincerely
Rosa Mary Jo
Florida tax payer
From:Kailey Stone
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:26:49 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project.
Building houses there will destroy Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to
the surrounding habitat, and increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl
deeper into the habitat.
Respectfully,
Kailey Stone
From:Kathryn Munday
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny the 341 Sabal palm road subdistrict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:59:22 PM
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Hello,
As someone who grew up here, I urge you to NOT support the development plan being
proposed on 341 sabal palm road. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of
conservation lands including the picayune strand state forest. This mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what makes collier county unique and we do not need more houses and
development here. Please deny this project! Thank you!
From:Kimberly Heise
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny the Sabal Palm development
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:38:57 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida panther habitat and lead
to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into
the habitat.
As a Florida wildlife artist in Broward, Florida panther conservation is one of my top concerns. People throughout
Florida are deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to see increased protection, not less. Please listen to
your constituents and to us and deny the housing development.
Thank you for your attention on this matter,
Kim Heise
From:alison adams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny the Sabal Palm development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:48:08 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I ask that you please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Approving this housing
development will further chip away at what little Florida Panther habitat is left, and will lead to
further sprawl of development deeper into their habitat.
I have lived in Florida since I was 3, and have been an environmental planner for 10 years. I
see firsthand every year how development and sprawl are affecting our unique species. The
Florida Panther population has been consistently declining, year after year. If you don't take a
stand and vote to protect what few we have left, what will be our legacy as Floridians? Please
represent not only us Floridians, but panthers too, and deny this project.
Thank you sincerely for your time,
Alison Adams
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From:Shruthi
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Deny urban development in conservation area
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 2:32:35 AM
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Today’s meeting agenda included a proposal for development on Sabal Palm Road. I urge you
not to support this development. This area is part of a large conservation region for birds,
panthers, and wetlands, where many endangered species live. Development would not only
destroy a large portion of the habitat, but it would also mean many more vehicles coming
through, and vehicle collisions are the biggest cause of Florida panther deaths.
The wetlands, forests, wildlife, and agriculture are what makes Florida the wonderful place it
is. Please do not approve development that would sacrifice conservation of Collier county.
Conservation can coexist with better, sustainable plans for affordable housing than this one.
Sincerely,
Shruthi Reddy
From:Jennison Lee
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; burt.sanders@collier.gov; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Developers: Everglades
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:33:51 PM
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Hello, I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Jennison, and I’ve lived in Florida my entire life. From the Keys, to Daytona, I’ve been all over, and
I’ve seen the vastness of our state’s ecosystem. I’m emailing you because I believe it is important to deny more
developments being constructed in our state, especially the Everglades.
Many of us ironically believe that this state will sink (literally, sink) in the next few decades if you continue to build
on top of it. Many of believe in the protection of our endangered species, and all creatures living in our midst. We
also believe, that Florida can still remain the same beautiful state it is, if we stop trying to change it so quickly. We
have many homes, that many of us cannot afford to live in. We have so much traffic, we spend more time and gas to
sit on the same roads that used to be our easiest ways home.
I know this is not much, and more of a plea, but I am asking you as a native to this state and a lover of Florida,
please reconsider denying developers the ability to build homes on top of our Everglades. Please protect our fragile
and cared for ecosystem.
Thank you.
From:ella sipe
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:44:13 PM
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Straight to the point... We do not support the extension of the development line into what
should be a protected area. Please stop killing our state.
From:Lexi alewine
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; don.kowal@collier.gov; Bill McDaniel
Subject:development of 341 sabal palm rd
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:46:08 PM
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Hello Collier county commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. These animals that live there don’t have a say but
we do. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Lexi Alewine Florida resident
From:Kamora Maning
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Development on “protected” Everglades & panther territory
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:40:21 PM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel,
I am writing to formally express my strong opposition to the proposed development within
protected Everglades land and Florida panther territory. I want to be very clear: I do not
support this project, and I vote NO.
The Everglades and the land that supports Florida panthers are not “empty” or “unused”
spaces waiting to be developed. They are living, essential ecosystems that protect Florida
itself. These lands filter our water, regulate flooding, protect against climate impacts, and
sustain wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Once this land is destroyed or fragmented, it
cannot be restored to what it once was.
The Florida panther is already critically endangered, largely due to habitat loss caused by
human development. Building housing in or near their remaining territory further threatens
their survival and pushes the species closer to extinction. A species going extinct is not just a
loss of wildlife—it is a permanent failure of stewardship.
We need to remember an important truth: we need the Earth, the Earth does not need us.
Our wildlife and ecosystems are not optional or expendable. They are the foundation of
environmental balance, public health, and future generations’ quality of life. Florida’s wildlife
and natural lands are one of the greatest impacts this state has on the planet—not housing
developments that can be built elsewhere.
There are many places where housing can be developed responsibly without destroying
protected ecosystems. Choosing to build in these areas shows a prioritization of short-term
profit over long-term survival, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. That choice
will be felt for generations.
I urge you and all decision-makers involved to reconsider this proposal and to prioritize
conservation, science, and the protection of irreplaceable land. Florida’s identity, economy,
and future depend on preserving the Everglades and the wildlife that call it home.
Again, I strongly oppose this development and ask that you vote NO on any plan that allows
construction in protected Everglades land or Florida panther habitat.
Thank you for your time and for considering the long-term consequences of this decision.
Sincerely,
Kamora
From:Sue Carmenaty
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Development on Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:27:22 AM
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Please vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road.
This land in an important part of rural collier county that provides sanctuary for so much wildlife. Wildlife that I
have seen with my own eyes. It would be tragic to develop this land as proposed for so many reasons…some of
which you must be aware and hopefully some more you will hear today. There is still much land that can be
developed without the impact that the development of this parcel would have on so much wildlife and the immediate
area, a stones throw from the Everglades restoration project that is already paying off! I am a resident here and am
actually familiar with the street, parcel and neighboring forests.
While I am aware that the citrus grove no longer produces the way it used to and there may be a need for the family
to sell the land, the proposed high density development is alarming because it will not just impact the property, it
will have an enormous impact in the surrounding properties and land. A permanent impact.
If the land must be sold, fine. If the land needs to be repurposed, fine. Just do it with minimal impact and in keeping
with the existing area development. 3 and 4 acre parcels with room for horses, acriculture, and nature like the
estates. 169 acres with over 400 homes in this particular location is not prudent.
Please, vote no.
Appreciate everything you do for our community, it’s not an easy job!
Thank you
Susan Carmenaty
Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov
Chris.Hall@collier.gov
Burt.Saunders@collier.gov
Dan.Kowal@collier.gov
Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov
From:Q B
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Development vote
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:40:16 PM
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Hello and good evening to our elected representatives
I heard there would be a commission vote to allow a massive home development in the
Everglades. The panthers live there already, maybe focus lowering prices on empty home? I
don’t support this, I think it’s ridiculous to keep expanding to protected territory full of
endangered species. Vote NO on redevelopment!!
Thank you
From:Regis Alvarez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Disapproval of development into protected areas in Collier county
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:11:15 AM
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Good Day commissioner, my name is Regis Alvarez and I am a lifetime resident in the state of Florida. I’m reaching
out today via email to express my lack of support for expanding development into protected wildlife areas.
Unfortunately I am not able to attend the meeting January 13 2026 about this topic but I can assure you that this is
not in the best interest of the residents or tourists of our beautiful state.
There are much better and desirable ways to increase development and commerce than tearing down ecosystems for
endless forgettable suburbs!! Focus on bettering the existing communities in the area, this is not the way to a better
future
Thank you for representing the interests of the people, I trust that you will do what’s best for the residents of
Florida, people and animals alike!
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From:Hannah Janzen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Disapproval of Sabal Palm Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:40:00 AM
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Hello Commissioner Bill McDaniel,
I am writing on behalf of the many people in Collier County and all the residents of Florida
that love and appreciate our Florida nature and all the animals, birds and fish that live there
and depend on this land to be protected. It saddens me how much development is ruining
the natural beauty of Florida and this is largely the reason why people choose to live here:
for the sabals, clean blue water, and greenery that add to the quality of life we all want for
the residents of Collier County. According to the Florida Conservation Group,120 acres of
wild land gets developed in Florida per day. This rate is extremely disheartening and
unsustainable for the future of Florida. I am writing in strong opposition against the Sabal
Palm development of 169 acres for 350 homes on environmentally protected land. This
land currently sits on a Florida Wildlife Corridor parcel and is in the middle of critical Florida
panther habitat. I love all the panther crossing signs and how it seems Collier stands for the
protection of this endangered species, as of many others on this property. This
development would be hypocritical and against the effort to protect them and would bring in
so much more road traffic to a road that panthers need to cross as part of their natural
migration. With the number one cause of death is vehicle collisions, approval of this
development would surely dim the chances of panther survival in addition to all the other
development that they are faced with across the state. Additionally, we do not need more
homes as 31% of properties remain vacant in Collier County according to census data. I am
for affordable housing but we cannot encroach any further on environmentally sensitive
lands. I urge you to take a stand for protection of the wild land and all that enjoy and
depend on it for survival. This would be largely recognized and supported - holding Collier
County to its reputation of one that cares. This would bring a lot more tourism and new
residents in the long run as development is irreversible, but protected Florida landscape is
becoming more rare and sought after to people deciding where to visit and live.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Hannah Janzen
From:Hunter Bailey
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Disapprove 341 Sabal Palm Rd development plan
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:22:12 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project.
Concerned,
Hunter Bailey
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From:Bea Volosen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Do not approve of Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:44:26 PM
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I am a Florida resident and am writing to ask you, a county commissioner, to deny the Sabal
Palm road development on January 13th. The site is a home to protected areas for wildlife and
endangered species habitats. The developers want to undo the conservation protection plan to
build affordable housing along the 423 units. This housing plan is not a justified reason to
undo the protection plan of conservation policies. Please do not approve of this project, I urge
you.
Sincerely
Beatrice Volosen
From:Nia Lee
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DO NOT BUILD ON EVERGLADES : Regarding meeting 1/13/26
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:16:25 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to strongly oppose any development in or near the
Everglades. I have spoken to fellow neighbors who oppose this as well! Please don't do this.
The everglades is a pride and joy, to further damage it is to damage our community!
The Everglades is not empty land — it is a critical wetland system that protects our drinking
water, prevents flooding, supports wildlife, and shields our communities from storm surge.
Once it is filled or fragmented, the damage is permanent. No amount of development revenue
can replace what is lost.
Allowing construction in this area would also destroy the natural beauty that defines Collier
County and attracts residents, visitors, and investment. Our quality of life depends on
protecting open space, clean water, and wildlife — not paving over it.
Growth does not require sacrificing protected land. Instead, Collier County should prioritize:
Redeveloping abandoned and underused commercial properties
Revitalizing blighted lots and aging shopping centers
Creating walkable, landscaped, mixed-use areas in already-developed zones
Incentivizing reuse of existing buildings
These strategies grow the tax base, improve neighborhoods, and protect our environment at
the same time.
Public opposition to Everglades development is strong. Commissioners who support or allow
it risk losing the trust of voters and their chances of reelection. This issue will be remembered.
I urge you to protect the Everglades and choose responsible, sustainable redevelopment for
Collier County’s future.
Sincerely,
Collier County Resident
From:Nat Reyes
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DO NOT BUILD ON EVERGLADES!!! Regarding commissioner meeting 1/13/26
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:09:48 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to strongly oppose any development in or near the
Everglades. I have spoken to fellow neighbors who oppose this as wel!
The Everglades is not empty land — it is a critical wetland system that protects our drinking
water, prevents flooding, supports wildlife, and shields our communities from storm surge.
Once it is filled or fragmented, the damage is permanent. No amount of development revenue
can replace what is lost.
Allowing construction in this area would also destroy the natural beauty that defines Collier
County and attracts residents, visitors, and investment. Our quality of life depends on
protecting open space, clean water, and wildlife — not paving over it.
Growth does not require sacrificing protected land. Instead, Collier County should prioritize:
Redeveloping abandoned and underused commercial properties
Revitalizing blighted lots and aging shopping centers
Creating walkable, landscaped, mixed-use areas in already-developed zones
Incentivizing reuse of existing buildings
These strategies grow the tax base, improve neighborhoods, and protect our environment at
the same time.
Public opposition to Everglades development is strong. Commissioners who support or allow
it risk losing the trust of voters and their chances of reelection. This issue will be remembered.
I urge you to protect the Everglades and choose responsible, sustainable redevelopment for
Collier County’s future.
Sincerely,
Collier County Resident
From:Another One
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; burt.saunders@collier.go; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall
Subject:Do not build on Everglades!!!!! 1/13/26
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:25:25 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to strongly oppose any development in or near the
Everglades. God has created this beautiful place to protect and provide life and uniqueness to
Florida! Do not take that away from us!
The Everglades is not empty land — it is a critical wetland system that protects our drinking
water, prevents flooding, supports wildlife, and shields our communities from storm surge.
Once it is filled or fragmented, the damage is permanent. No amount of development revenue
can replace what is lost.
Allowing construction in this area would also destroy the natural beauty that defines Collier
County and attracts residents, visitors, and investment. Our quality of life depends on
protecting open space, clean water, and wildlife — not paving over it.
Growth does not require sacrificing protected land. Instead, Collier County should prioritize:
Redeveloping abandoned and underused commercial properties
Revitalizing blighted lots and aging shopping centers
Creating walkable, landscaped, mixed-use areas in already-developed zones
Incentivizing reuse of existing buildings
These strategies grow the tax base, improve neighborhoods, and protect our environment at
the same time.
Public opposition to Everglades development is strong. Commissioners who support or allow
it risk losing the trust of voters and their chances of reelection. This issue will be remembered.
I urge you to protect the Everglades and choose responsible, sustainable redevelopment for
Collier County’s future.
Sincerely,
Collier County Resident
From:Tori Mann
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DO NOT BUILD ON SABAL PALM
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:54:55 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January
13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South
Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife
values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. There are endangered red cockaded
woodpeckers along with a multitude of other important native plant and animal species residing and dependent on that area
for shelter food and breeding grounds. From a financial perspective, the housing market and economy is terrible right now so
to build more homes just to end up being vacant due to no one being able to move down here financially or not wanting to
move to Florida anymore because it’s been ruined by development. You really need to understand Florida is a concept that
sells itself it is the nature warmth and beauty that draws everyone here to distract themselves from their lives up north or in
other countries! To ruin this land buy building empty houses is a commitment to ruining Florida and everything everyone lives
here believe in fighting for. To ruin “just a small piece of land” is to ruin the intangible concept of unique beauty and
biodiversity that brings in the majority of the revenue from tourism. Not only financially and morally is it a terrible decision but
anyone who would end up living within this terrible community that is proposed is far more higher at risk for floods and fires
as it is destroying our wetlands in which case destroys our drinking water, I know you drink water we all do so by making this
choice you will ruin your own water, if that speaks louder volumes than hurting and misleading innocent people to buying
homes that will soon be engulfed in flames or flooded or quite obviously visited by more wildlife, whom of which homes you
are destroying, in which case causing more danger, fatalities and disease. So choosing the development and its POTENTIAL
revenue over the people of the land you work for to GUARANTEE destroying the land it’s people plants and wildlife just tells
me you need to be voted out and expeditiously. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only
doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration. I know you will make the most moral choice,
Victoria M.
From:Billy Delgado
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Do not destroy our pride and joy The Everglades!!!!!! Regarding meeting 1/13/26
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:18:32 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to strongly oppose any development in or near the
Everglades. The Everglades are part of our culture and community! Its what sets us apart from
other places in this GREAT COUNTRY. Do not develop on the land!
The Everglades is not empty land — it is a critical wetland system that protects our drinking
water, prevents flooding, supports wildlife, and shields our communities from storm surge.
Once it is filled or fragmented, the damage is permanent. No amount of development revenue
can replace what is lost.
Allowing construction in this area would also destroy the natural beauty that defines Collier
County and attracts residents, visitors, and investment. Our quality of life depends on
protecting open space, clean water, and wildlife — not paving over it.
Growth does not require sacrificing protected land. Instead, Collier County should prioritize:
Redeveloping abandoned and underused commercial properties
Revitalizing blighted lots and aging shopping centers
Creating walkable, landscaped, mixed-use areas in already-developed zones
Incentivizing reuse of existing buildings
These strategies grow the tax base, improve neighborhoods, and protect our environment at
the same time.
Public opposition to Everglades development is strong. Commissioners who support or allow
it risk losing the trust of voters and their chances of reelection. This issue will be remembered.
I urge you to protect the Everglades and choose responsible, sustainable redevelopment for
Collier County’s future.
Sincerely,
Collier County Resident
From:Alicia Riedel
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Do Not Sacrifice Florida’s Last Panthers for Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:09:59 AM
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Mr. Bill McDaniel,
I am writing this with a heavy heart and a lot of anger, because what you are
considering feels like a betrayal, not just of wildlife, but of the people who call
Florida home. You can NOT call yourself a Floridian and pretend to care about our
beautiful state, if you do NOT care about the economic system and wildlife. There is
NO FLORIDA without our native wildlife. It’s disgusting to keep destroying our
protected environments.
There are roughly 150 Florida panthers left on this planet. That number should stop
anyone in their tracks. One hurricane, one disease outbreak, one more major loss
of habitat could wipe them out forever. And yet, instead of acting with urgency to
protect what little they have left, you are being asked to shrink it even further.
Moving the development line into protected land sends a clear message: that
convenience and profit matter more than responsibility. These areas were set aside
for a reason. They are not “unused” land — they are living ecosystems that keep
one of the rarest animals in North America alive. Once you allow development in,
you are not just building homes and roads; you are tearing apart hunting grounds,
cutting off migration paths, and forcing animals into deadly encounters with cars and
people.
This is not an abstract environmental issue. This is a real, measurable, irreversible
harm. When the last Florida panther dies, there will be no way to undo what was
done. No future vote, no apology, no amount of money will bring them back.
I am deeply disappointed that this proposal is even on the table. Florida should be
a leader in conservation, not a cautionary tale of how a species was lost to
development pressure. You have the power to protect something irreplaceable, and
history will remember whether you chose to do so.
Vote no. Keep the line where it is.
Sincerely,
Alicia R.
From:Genevieve DuCharme
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Do not support development into the protected Everglades
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:24:58 PM
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Hello,
I do not support developing into the critically endangered Florida panther’s habitat. There is plenty of space for
homes in Florida without causing the extinction of a vulnerable species. Please hear me and your other constituents
and stop this from passing.
Genevieve
From:Sarah
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Do not touch the Everglades
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:00:52 PM
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I DO NOT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ANY KIND IN FLORIDA EVERGLADES.
PROTECT THE ANIMALS AT ALL COSTS.
From:alishafoutch@gmail.com
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Don’t no support
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:44:57 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely
From:Morgan Brown
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:DONT DESTROY OUR SACRED LAND
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:22:11 PM
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Hello Bill,
My name is Morgan brown. I’m a mental health professional. I’m here to advocate against the
destruction of the 169 acres in Everglades protected land. This is a crucial panther habitat and
there’s only 150 left! We MUST protect our natural habitats as our sacred land as they are
protected for a reason! Global warming is a danger now more than ever so maintaining the
lands we have is imperative. It would be extremely negligent and dangerous to build on this
land and for what? Homes that no one can afford to buy right now? It would be extremely
selfish.
From:Andrea Schliessman
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:DON"T develop the Picayune Strand Conservation Lands
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:55:29 AM
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Dear Sirs,
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict and to uphold Collier County’s long-standing commitment to
conservation, public safety, and responsible land use.
My husband and I live in South Florida, where truly wild places are becoming
increasingly rare. We regularly drive over two hours just to experience intact
ecosystems like Picayune Strand State Forest — places where wildlife thrives, water
flows as it should, and people can reconnect with nature in a way that is no longer
possible in most developed areas. I am including a photo of us from one of those
visits, because this forest is not an abstraction — it is a living, irreplaceable landscape
that we, and countless others, deeply value.
The proposal to place 423 homes within a wildfire-dependent landscape surrounded
by conservation lands is fundamentally incompatible with the land itself. This region
must burn regularly to remain healthy and safe. Introducing dense residential
development will severely constrain prescribed fire practices, dramatically increasing
the risk of catastrophic wildfire — putting residents, first responders, and neighboring
conservation lands in danger.
Equally troubling is the precedent this development would set. The South Naples
Citrus Grove is part of a carefully planned Rural Fringe conservation mosaic that has
taken decades to establish and protect. Approving this project would fragment vital
habitat for Florida panthers, wood storks, red-cockaded woodpeckers, and other
species that depend on large, connected landscapes to survive.
I strongly support affordable housing and sustainable communities — but affordable
housing must not be used to justify development in unsafe, ecologically critical
locations. We do not need to choose between housing and conservation. We need
smart growth in appropriate areas that does not undermine public safety, water
quality, or our natural heritage.
Finally, allowing the developer to reduce stormwater lake littoral plantings from 30%
to just 7% threatens water quality and increases pollution and algae blooms — at a
time when Florida’s waters are already under immense strain.
Collier County has long been recognized for thoughtful, forward-looking land use
planning. I respectfully ask you to honor that legacy by denying the 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict and protecting the integrity of the Picayune Strand State Forest and
surrounding conservation lands.
Once these places are lost, they are lost forever. Please choose safety, conservation,
and long-term resilience for our community.
Thank you for your time, leadership, and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrea Schliessman
From:Gabriela
To:Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:DONT PUSH THE LINE OF DEVELOPMENT
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:33:14 AM
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We Floridians want to preserve our natural areas and native wildlife. We oppose further
development. Do not vote to push development into the everglades.
From:becky martin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:East Naples Project #stopthebuilding
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 4:32:11 PM
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Hello.
I am writing to you all to advocate for those who cannot speak. Our Florida wildlife!
PLEASE PLEASE stop the deforestation
and overbuilding of this state!!!
Please take a moment to think what this state will look like in 10 years from now or even 20 years as it will be
unrecognizable compared to now. Cheap housing communities, strip malls and parking lots and highways. Is this
what you would like to leave for generations to come? If something isn't done soon this state will be on irreversible
course of no return.
I beg you all please reconsider the east naples project or any proposed project that will endanger what little this state
has left to preserve.
Thank you
Becky Martin
Naples resident for 20 years
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From:reddimcadams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Everglades Line of Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:27:37 PM
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Hello, my name is Reddi McAdams and I am a senior in highschool. This is a formal
comment. I am aware of the Collier County meeting on January 13th, 2026 at 1pm, that is
intended to discuss whether or not to push the line of development into the Everglades. I wish
to speak out against this, and make it clear that me, along with many Floridians, do not want
this development happening. This area that is being considered, is a primary territory for
Florida Panthers, an already endangered species. This development is all for the goal of
creating a subdivision with houses, which in my opinion is horrifying. Florida in itself is
already becoming a crowded, and increasingly populated state, which has resulted in the
destruction of Florida's natural beauty and animals. Growing up in Florida, I have been
subjected to the beauty around me slowly being destroyed year by year. The beautiful trees I
would see as a child destroyed to create a lifeless subdivision that stuck out like a sore thumb.
We should not allow one of the most protected ecosystems in Florida to be destroyed
alongside the rest of the state, so I am making it extremely clear that I am not in support of this
development. Thank you.
Reddi McAdams
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From:Wren
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:FLORIDA EVERGLADES
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:21:32 AM
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Good Afternoon gentlemen,
please DO NOT vote yes to push the line of development further into to our beautiful
everglades! Collier county has plenty of space to build more without destroying more of our
lovely state. This is primary Florida panther territory, which is one of the most endangered
species in the world, and if you vote yes on this it may make them go extinct. Think about our
gorgeous home and what you are risking.
Thank you for you time and consideration,
Wren Janis
From:SANTOS MARTINEZ
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Florida Nature and Wild Life
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:15:20 PM
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Hello Commissioners,
I am a Florida resident and would like my voice to be communicated and represented by you who hold
power and represent the people's best interest regarding the matter to be discussed Tuesday January 13,
2026.
Please vote against pushing the line of development deeper into the protected everglades and primary
florida panther territory in order to build a new division of 350 houses.
The temporary financial benefit is not worth the permanent generational costs.
Do not allow this to happen.
Kindly,
Grace G. Martinez
From:Bears And Share
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Florida Wildlife and Ecosystem Preservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:56:40 PM
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Hello Bill,
My name is Taylor Scott,
I am a native Floridian living outside of Tampa. I would like to forward a strong message of
protecting our Everglades and native wildlife in Florida. There are species that will see a
decline in population due to their natural habitat or cause of death from vehicular activity.
Please conserve our wildlife as their population is important to our Florida ecosystem. Their
voices matter just as much as any other human citizen. I hope this message reaches to all of
the sub divisions of Collier County Commission to be against and heed this message in the
expansion that could negatively affect our wildlife and ecosystem.
Kind regards,
Taylor S.
From:jennast17@yahoo.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Formal Objection to Sabal Palm Road Rezoning – Directly Impacted Adjacent Landowner
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:57:41 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to formally object to the proposed Growth Management Plan amendment and rezoning
request for the citrus grove property on Sabal Palm Road.
My family has owned (and lives on) an adjacent land for over 32 years. Multiple generations have called
this place home, and my property is actively returning to agricultural use. I did not purchase land next to a
planned subdivision. I purchased and invested in land adjacent to property designated and protected as
rural and agricultural under the County’s Growth Management Plan. This proposal removes those
protections and fundamentally alters the conditions my family relied upon when committing to this land.
This rezoning directly interferes with my ability to continue agricultural use. Residential encroachment
brings land-use conflict, operational restrictions, nuisance exposure, and loss of rural compatibility. It also
affects my ability to preserve this land for future generations, including the option to pass it on for
continued agricultural use. These are not abstract concerns — they are material impacts to lawful
property use.
This site contains wetlands, lies in proximity to Florida panther preserve land, and functions within a
sensitive wildlife movement corridor. Introducing 400+ homes in this location creates permanent
ecological damage, increased wildlife-vehicle collisions, and long-term human-wildlife conflict.
Given the wetlands, preserve adjacency, and protected species presence, the environmental impacts of
this project are not minor — they are potentially catastrophic. I respectfully defer to the environmental
scientists and organizations who are better equipped to document the full scope of this damage.
The property also interfaces with a State Birding Trail and sits near a State Park — areas designated
because of their natural and undeveloped character. Urbanizing this site degrades conservation buffers
and undermines the intent of those protected lands.
From a public safety standpoint, Sabal Palm Road is a non-paved, two-lane rural road not designed for
subdivision-level density. Approving this development introduces foreseeable evacuation limitations,
emergency-response constraints, and creates a wildland-urban interface next to wetlands, preserves, and
active agriculture.
This proposal is not simply a development request. It is a permanent land-use conversion. The financial
benefit is private. The burden is environmental, agricultural, infrastructural, and public — and it falls most
heavily on adjacent landowners and protected lands.
My family’s history on this land is permanent. My father’s ashes are here. My grandchildren play here.
This decision will determine whether this property can remain agricultural for the next generation or
whether that future is taken out of our hands.
I respectfully urge you to deny both the Growth Management Plan amendment and the rezoning request.
Thank you for your consideration and for your responsibility to protect long-term planning, conservation,
and the rights of existing landowners.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Astling
From:cheryl romans
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Fw: Public Comment – Opposition to Everglades-Adjacent Development
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:12:58 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am submitting this email as a formal public comment for the January 13, 2026
Collier County BCC meeting concerning proposed development in wetlands and
Everglades-adjacent areas.
Further expansion into sensitive lands permanently removes natural systems that
protect communities, wildlife, and water quality. Responsible growth should
avoid development in areas that provide broad public benefit.
Please include this comment in the official public record for the January 13
meeting.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cheryl Romans
Ohio resident
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From:lukes.lex@att.net
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:FW: REJECT SABAL PALM RE-ZONING (2)
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:11:22 PM
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Commissioner LoCastro,
A friendly reminder to “vote against Sabal Palm re-zoning".
“Affordable housing units” is a red hearing for this project.
If the owner of the Citrus Grove does not want the parcel in the Conservation Collier program , that is his decision.
Granting him his rezoning request is your decision.
Vote No!
Regards
Luke Larson
From: Michael Bosi <Michael.Bosi@collier.gov>
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
To: lukes.lex@att.net <lukes.lex@att.net>, Rick LoCastro <rick.locastro@collier.gov>
Cc: James French <james.french@collier.gov>, Ed Finn <ed.finn@collier.gov>
Subject: RE: REJECT SABAL PALM RE-ZONING (2)
Mr. Larson,
Below are my responses to your questions.
Understood that the parcel needs to be rezoned PUD to allow for the proposed project. But I thought that “sending
areas” and “receiving areas” were designated as such to maintain some sort of equilibrium and process on how to
allocate land use.
1. Am I correct in assuming that the RFMU uses a credit system similar to the RLSA? That "sending
areas” are generally put into conservation in exchange for more intense land use somewhere else. What’s
the point of the system if a developer owning a sending area simply asks for ‘rezoning” for intense building
on that location?
The RFMUD does in fact act in the manner you describe in that sending lands are placed in conservation to allow more intense
development on Receiving Lands. Acknowledged the GMP-Amendment process provides an avenue for a property owner to
exempt themselves from the arranged process of the RFMUD. The County cannot deny a property owner the right to ask,
through a GMP-Amendment to seek a lands use that is not currently allowed by the Future Land Use Element of the GMP and
that evaluation is done to weigh the impacts of what is been requested against the public good that in advanced within the
application.
I understand Conservation Collier needs a willing seller and under "appraised market value" to execute a purchase.
And If the owner has chosen a contract purchase, that’s his choice. But certainly, the simple prospect that BCC will
grant the rezoning will increase the $ value of the parcel. (and $ reward the land owner further should the rezoning
be approved). Just because the owner does not want to grow oranges anymore (and will enrich himself by flipping
the PUD) should not obligate the Planning Board to amend the Growth Management plan and the BCC to amend
the zoning laws.
1. I ask, what in the CC analysis (that hasn’t happened yet because there has not been an application
filed) dis-qualifies this parcel from being considered as suitable for CC?
The only thing that disqualifies this parcel from Conservation Collier consideration is the fact that the property
owner has not requested that the property be evaluated by Conservation Collier for acquisition.
2. What do the rest of the residents of Collier County gain by this. A new traffic light? A handful of
“affordable housing” units that revert to market price after 30 years? Additional strain on county services?
Loose, lo0se, loose.
The public benefit is the proposal for affordable housing and the proposed improvements to the Sabal Palm Road, and
stormwater system with additional culvert installed to increase water flow under the roadway and water treatment
system for the project that will distribute the water to the south of the project that will help to further the goals of the
Belle Meade Hydrological Enhancement Overlay (BMHEO) by increasing the amount of water able to flow under Sabal
Palm Road from north to south and further promote sheet flow for the entire southern hydrological area.
1. I ask again, what in the CC team "informal-analysis" dis-qualifies this parcel from being considered
as suitable for CC?
Nothing other than the property owner has not requested consideration for acquisition of the parcel within
the Conservation Collier program.
2. When I attended the RLSA workshop and focus group meetings held at the North Collier Regional Park years
ago. farmers made a successful argument that although their land may have been impacted by Ag, fields and
groves would be considered high-value sending areas because of aquafer recharge and wildlife corridors aspects.
Because the Grove has been a grove for 50 years does not ,in my understanding, automatically dis-qualify it from
consideration.
The fact that is has been farmed does not disqualify it from consideration for acquisition by Conservation Collier, but
unless the property owner request this consideration by Conservation Collier it is not eligible for the program.
3. Recently, Conservation Collier was involved in the purchase of over 2,000 acres in Williams Reserve in
Immokalee which included heavily used ag fields and possible soil contamination sites. Although the original plan
envisioned some partition of the land between Conservation Collier and Collier County, CC funds were indeed used
to purchase land that was heavily disturbed.
Conservation Collier Funds comprised a portion of the funds utilizedd to aquire the Williams Farm.
Michael Bosi
Division Director - Planning & Zoning
Zoning
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Commissioner Locastro and Mike Bosi,
Thanks again for your elaborated response to my questions.
Please see below some of my additional requests for info.
Question: Can you please tell me why the zoning change request, as stated in the agenda for the upcoming CC
Dec 9 meeting does not state that the new designation as a “Receiving Land”. Is the owner(s) request that the
parcel’s “sending” designation simply be removed, the parcel taken out of the RFMU designation, so that there is
less implied environmental significance attached to the property and clear a path to development?
Response: The parcel is designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending by the Future Land Use Element
(FLUE) and Map of the Growth Management Plan, as such to provide consistency the FLUE designation needs to
change to a subdistrict that will align with the development being proposed within the Planned Unit Development
rezoning, which seeks to change the sending land zoning designation to PUD, which is being proposed up to 2.5
units per acre, similar to the Urban Residential Fringe that lies to the west of the parcel.
Understood that the parcel needs to be rezoned PUD to allow for the proposed project. But I thought that “sending
areas” and “receiving areas” were designated as such to maintain some sort of equilibrium and process on how to
allocate land use.
1. Am I correct in assuming that the RFMU uses a credit system similar to the RLSA? That "sending areas” are
generally put into conservation in exchange for more intense land use somewhere else. What’s the point of the
system if a developer owning a sending area simply asks for ‘rezoning” for intense building on that location?
Question: In your Oct 21, 2025 Commissioner’s Report, you state "demands for the County to "leave it alone"... or
have Conservation Collier buy it... or to force the landowner to continue harvesting oranges… are not realistic
requests." Please explain why Conservation Collier is not a realistic option?
Response: The price paid by Conservation Collier seeks to be under the appraised market value, so the
compensation the property owner receives can be widely different from what a pure market exchange could yield,
and the property owner has chosen to place a contract purchase (which is their right), that provides higher
compensation regardless if the rezoning request is approved or denied. Conservation Collier can not force the
landowner to sell his land to them… and analysis has also shown the parcel would not qualify for purchase by the
Conservation Collier program.
I understand Conservation Collier needs a willing seller and under "appraised market value" to execute a purchase.
And If the owner has chosen a contract purchase, that’s his choice. But certainly, the simple prospect that BCC will
grant the rezoning will increase the $ value of the parcel. (and $ reward the land owner further should the rezoning
be approved). Just because the owner does not want to grow oranges anymore (and will enrich himself by flipping
the PUD) should not obligate the Planning Board to amend the Growth Management plan and the BCC to amend
the zoning laws.
1. I ask, what in the CC analysis (that hasn’t happened yet because there has not been an application filed) dis-
qualifies this parcel from being considered as suitable for CC?
2. What do the rest of the residents of Collier County gain by this. A new traffic light? A handful of
“affordable housing” units that revert to market price after 30 years? Additional strain on county services?
Loose, lo0se, loose.
Question: In my queries to Conservation Collier, I am told there has not been an application filed by the
landowners and therefore no official evaluation of the parcel has taken place. Please inform me what specifically
makes this parcel an unrealistic option for Conservation Collier.
Response: Correct. Application for Conservation Collier has not been submitted for the property and until that
happens, acquisition could not transpire. However, Conservation Collier doesn’t just buy land because it’s
available -- it uses a structured scoring system to ensure purchases deliver maximum ecological, water, and
community benefits. This explains why some parcels command higher prices: they may protect rare habitats,
recharge aquifers, or connect critical wildlife corridors, making them more valuable to conservation goals.
Regardless of a formal evaluation -- their team already knows this parcel would not qualify. There may have not
been a formal evaluation of the property against the scoring criteria, so while the property may score well, as an
impacted farm field of 50-years, there will most definitely be related scoring deficiencies.
1. I ask again, what in the CC team "informal-analysis" dis-qualifies this parcel from being considered as suitable for
CC?
2. When I attended the RLSA work shop and focus group meetings held at the North Collier Regional Park years
ago. farmers made a successful argument that although their land may have been impacted by Ag, fields and
groves would be considered high-value sending areas because of aquafer recharge and wildlife corridors aspects.
Because the Grove has been a grove for 50 years does not ,in my understanding, automatically dis-qualify it from
consideration.
3. Recently, Conservation Collier was involved in the purchase of over 2,000 acres in Williams Reserve in
Immokalee which included heavily used ag fields and possible soil contamination sites. Although the original plan
envisioned some partition of the land between Conservation Collier and Collier County, CC funds were indeed used
to purchase land that was heavily disturbed.
Sincerely,
Mike
From: Rick LoCastro <Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov>
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
To: lukes.lex@att.net <lukes.lex@att.net>
Cc: James French <james.french@collier.gov>, Ed Finn <ed.finn@collier.gov>, Michael Bosi <michael.bosi@collier.gov>
Subject: RE: REJECT SABAL PALM RE-ZONING
Luke
Since no Commissioner has yet to formally hear this case and all the details associated with this parcel… and have our
questions answered during a formal Board of County Commissioner meeting… many of us have some of the same
questions you have expressed in your email -- that's why we all meet and discuss every detail before any vote.
See the responses below from Mike Bosi (CC'd on this email) who will be the senior County Director leading the County
staff's analysis and position at our next Commissioner meeting this coming Tuesday.
With all that being said -- the applicant has the right to petition the Board to evaluate the merits of the application from an
environmental, economic, stormwater, land use, transportation and engineering perspective. However, no Commissioner
should predetermine their vote before the public hearing -- but rather, meet with staff, review the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, read all the materials within the agenda packet, hear from citizens, and listen to all the
presentations at the Commissioner meeting (to include citizen comments). From all of those factors all five
Commissioners will arrive upon a decision. I appreciate citizen passion and conviction on the request, and we all factor all
perspectives presented regarding the rezone petition (and "possible" construction project request) and ultimately arrive
upon our final vote. There is much complexity and a multitude of factors that need to be considered first -- and we look
forward to allowing the process to commence this Tuesday -- before all five Commissioners render a decision.
Every possible detail isn't always outlined in the published Commissioner meeting agenda. I have every confidence "the
designation" of this parcel and the options being requested by the landowner -- and what is ultimately possible (or not) --
will ALL be part of our Tuesday meeting. I will also be launching my next newsletter later today… and address this topic
once again.
…Rick
RICK LOCASTRO
Collier County Commissioner
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Subject: RE: REJECT SABAL PALM RE-ZONING
Commissioner LoCastro,
Question: Can you please tell me why the zoning change request, as stated in the agenda for the upcoming CC Dec 9
meeting does not state that the new designation as a “Receiving Land”. Is the owner(s) request that the parcel’s “sending”
designation simply be removed, the parcel taken out of the RFMU designation, so that there is less implied environmental
significance attached to the property and clear a path to development?
Response: The parcel is designated Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Sending by the Future Land Use Element (FLUE)
and Map of the Growth Management Plan, as such to provide consistency the FLUE designation needs to change to a
subdistrict that will align with the development being proposed within the Planned Unit Development rezoning, which seeks
to change the sending land zoning designation to PUD, which is being proposed up to 2.5 units per acre, similar to the
Urban Residential Fringe that lies to the west of the parcel.
Question: In your Oct 21, 2025 Commissioner’s Report, you state "demands for the County to "leave it alone"... or have
Conservation Collier buy it... or to force the landowner to continue harvesting oranges… are not realistic requests." Please
explain why Conservation Collier is not a realistic option?
Response: The price paid by Conservation Collier seeks to be under the appraised market value, so the compensation
the property owner receives can be widely different from what a pure market exchange could yield, and the property owner
has chosen to place a contract purchase (which is their right), that provides higher compensation regardless if the rezoning
request is approved or denied. Conservation Collier can not force the landowner to sell his land to them… and analysis
has also shown the parcel would not qualify for purchase by the Conservation Collier program.
Question: In my queries to Conservation Collier, I am told there has not been an application filed by the landowners and
therefore no official evaluation of the parcel has taken place. Please inform me what specifically makes this parcel an
unrealistic option for Conservation Collier.
Response: Correct. Application for Conservation Collier has not been submitted for the property and until that happens,
acquisition could not transpire. However, Conservation Collier doesn’t just buy land because it’s available -- it uses a
structured scoring system to ensure purchases deliver maximum ecological, water, and community benefits. This explains
why some parcels command higher prices: they may protect rare habitats, recharge aquifers, or connect critical wildlife
corridors, making them more valuable to conservation goals. Regardless of a formal evaluation -- their team already
knows this parcel would not qualify. There may have not been a formal evaluation of the property against the scoring
criteria, so while the property may score well, as an impacted farm field of 50-years, there will most definitely be related
scoring deficiencies.
Sincerely,
Mike
Michael Bosi
Division Director - Planning & Zoning
Zoning
Office:239-252-1061
2800 North Horseshoe drive
Naples, Florida 34104
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.A. *** This item has been moved to the December 9, 2025, Board Meeting. No discussion
will take place on this item until December 9, 2025 ***
Recommendation to amend Ordinance 89-05, as amended, The Collier County Growth
Management Plan, specifically amending the Future Land Use Element and Maps to change
the land use designation from Agricultural/Rural Designation, Rural Fringe Mixed Use
District-Sending Lands to Agricultural/Rural Designation, Agricultural/Rural Mixed Use
District, 341 Sabal Palm Road Residential Subdistrict to allow up to 423 Owner-Occupied
dwelling units with affordable housing, and furthermore directing transmittal of the adoption
amendment to The Florida Department of Commerce; providing for severability and providing
for an effective date. The subject property is 169.19± acres and located on the south side of
Sabal Palm Road, approximately 1.4 miles east of Collier Boulevard in Section 14, Township
50 South, Range 26 East, Collier County, Florida. [PL20230016340- 341 Sabal Palm Ro
Coastal Breeze October 9, 2025
The property is currently zoned agricultural. For the development to continue, a change in the zoning is
required for it to be considered a receiving area versus a sending area, which is less environmentally
protected under the county’s codes.
Commissioner LoCastro,
I am writing to express my opposition to the zoning change request of the Orange Grove at the end of Sabal Palm Road.
I’m sure you are aware of the all the arguments ‘against’ , presented by various organizations and individuals.
I cannot comprehend how, the CCC would approve a 400-unit development on 169 acres surrounded by such important preserve
lands. The Grove may not be “virgin” land, but it cannot be denied that it is significant habitat just the same.
Question: Can you please tell me why the zoning change request, as stated in the agenda for the upcoming CC Dec 9 meeting (see
highlighted above), does not state that the new designation as a “Receiving Land”. Is the owner(s) request that the parcel’s “sending”
designation simply be removed , the parcel taken out of the RFMU designation ,so that there is less implied environmental significance
attached to the property and clear a path to development?
Question: In your Oct 21, 2025 Commissioner’s Report , you state "demands for the County to "leave it alone"... or have Conservation
Collier buy it... or to force the landowner to continue harvesting oranges… are not realistic requests."
Please explain why Conservation Collier is not a realistic option? In my queries to Conservation Collier , I am told there has not been an
application filed by the landowners and therefore no official evaluation of the parcel has taken place.
Please inform me what specifically makes this parcel an unrealistic option for Conservation Collier.
Planning Commissioner Colucci has been quoted "Without something to dangle in front of a landowner, he's gonna have no motivation
whatsoever, other than to sell it to the people that want to develop it. He needs an alternative. If you don't give him one, or come up
with one, I think it's case closed”
Reject the rezoning request! There is no compelling reason to acquiesce ! Affordable housing in the preserve is not “a reasonable
justification -just a thinly veiled offer to allow hundreds of homes to be built where they should not be built!
During my last visit to the Grove in early October, the preserve land across the street was full of birds, including Roseate Spoonbill,
Great Blue Herons, and of course egrets …all feeding in-and-around the visible sheet-flow of water.
See attached photo
Please! vote against rezoning—and urge your fellow Commissioners to do the same.
Regards,
Luke Larson
Isles of Capri
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To:Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Fw: Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:08:03 PM
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Dear Commissioners;
I received the e-mail below from Brad Cornell from the Audubon of the Western
Everglades. I have known Brad for over ten years now, and I admire his long-term
personal commitment to development in Collier county that is also mindful of
environmental conservation. Although Brad encourages recipients to 'customize' their
letters to you, I find myself in agreement with all of the points Brad makes , and
there's little point in re-typing. if you have seen the e-mail previously anyway, then
you are already familiar with his key points, so here are my personal additional takes.
1. Take a ride down Sabal Palm Rd., the only access to the site under consideration.
Last time I looked, there are no fire hydrants and so no water supply for firefighters ,
other than what there vehicles can drag in. This is a high fire risk area - this is a good
time to visit the site, given the lack of rainfall this year, look for yourselves. Who's
going to pay for the installation of the infrastructure , and at what cost per unit of
housing ? It should not be the taxpayers of Collier County, it must be the developer.
2. When the high rises on Isles of Capri were approved, there was a lot of bluster
about the developer committing to giving $5,000 per unit. Which is great, except a
comparable development in the northeast or mid-west would have required a
developer's donation of at least 10 times that sum. Please stand up for the taxpayers
of Collier County.
We all understand that there is a perceived need for 'affordable housing', but
developers using this type of thing as a 'carrot' to be rewarded with approval for a
project that will reward them with millions in projects just isn't an appropriate way of
doing business for the County.
3. On the affordable housing issue, this covers a whole range of opinions as to what
is "affordable housing"? Regarding local incomes, here's what Professor AI (a.k.a
Google Gemini) said this morning
In Collier County, the median household income is around $86,173 (2019-2023),
while the per capita income is approximately $59,973 (2019-2023), though some
recent data from early 2026 suggests per capita income could be as high as
$134,527, indicating significant wealth disparities with many high earners, especially
in areas like Naples and Marco Island.
Andrew Tyler
Marco Island
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From: Brad Cornell <bcornell@audubonwe.org>
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Subject: Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
So, if anyone making less than $67k (half the per capita income) is a candidate for
affordable housing, that's an awful lot of people. There's no point scattering people all
over the place if they don't have transport, and they can hardly be a desirable labor
force without transportation. Scattering 3 or 4 houses 1.5 miles down a rural road
might lead one to question whether it's worthwhile at all. It certainly shouldn't be cover
for approving a development in a drought-ridden location, which is in the midst of a
conservation landscape that serves as a buffer zone.
4. As a Marco island resident, I am deeply concerned about the development along the
Collier Boulevard corridor in connection to Marco's water supply. The undeveloped land
serves as a filter for all the contaminants that find their was into the soil. Impervious
surfaces merely transport water to the drainage channels unfiltered. Marco drinking
water is drawn from the seasonal waters that run down the canal on the east side of
Collier Boulevard. I have presented to Marco Council data that proves our drinking
water contains sucralose, which almost certainly comes from our water supply. I feel I
have a personal stake in what comes in our drinking water, and every other Marco
resident should feel the same way, in my opinion. Development in areas that are
essentially rural today should be limited or avoided.
5. Finally, although I doubt the property will sustain as an orange grove, this is likely the
last orange grove in western collier. their juice is excellent and the orange ice cream
they sell at the site should have a preservation order on it ! :-)
Thank you for your time, please vote No.
Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
Collier County to vote on 423-unit urban enclave in midst of conservation lands.
Dear Audubon Western Everglades Members and Friends,
On January 13, at 1pm, the Collier County Board of Commissioners will vote on a proposed
development of current conservation and protected farming lands, called “341 Sabal Palm Rd
Subdistrict”, that would become 423 houses surrounded by other permanent conservation lands
including the 70,000-acre Picayune Strand State Forest. The land, currently the 169-acre South Naples
Citrus Grove, is part of a regional mosaic mix of wetlands, flowways, farms, and endangered species
habitats for panthers, wood storks and red-cockaded woodpeckers. It must and does burn regularly so it
is incompatible and unsafe to permit 423 houses in the midst of this region. The project would hinder
prescribed burning throughout this region which will increase catastrophic wildfire risk.
Also, because 341 Sabal Palm Subdistrict includes a very small number of marginally “affordable” units,
the developer is trying to get commissioners’ approval of a project that is incompatible with its
surroundings due to the strong need for affordable housing county-wide. It is important to note that
Audubon Western Everglades strongly supports affordable housing as part of sustainable communities.
However, affordable housing must NOT come at the expense of conservation – we need BOTH. Finally,
the developer wants to reduce current vital water quality requirements by only doing 7% of stormwater
lake littoral plantings instead of the now required 30% of lake surfaces. Native littoral plants remove
pollution and help reduce algae blooms.
Please take action now – help ensure the integrity of this twenty-year successful Rural Fringe
conservation land use plan by asking the Collier County Board of Commissioners to deny the 341
Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict. ALSO – if you can very helpfully attend the hearing on Jan 13 at
1pm, please let us know by email (bcornell@audubonwe.org). We need both speakers and folks
to cede speaking time to Audubon staff to make a presentation.
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Email Collier Commissioners a personalized brief and polite message (more effective than mass carbon
copy emails). Please consider using any of the following “Subject Line” and “Message” suggestions and
topics to help individualize your email:
FIRST - Choose one subject line, copy and paste it into your email to commissioners, or write
your own:
Subject line option #1: 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision: Please Deny
Subject line option #2: Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Subject line option #3: Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Subject line option #4: Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Subject line option #5: Keep Rural Fringe Conservation Land Plan (1/3 agenda)
NEXT- Message options to choose from or adapt (copy and paste your choice into your emails to all five
commissioners):
Message Option #1: Dear Commissioners, I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge
you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with
the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples
Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther,
and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of
conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing
littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration. Thank you. Sincerely,
Message Option #2: Dear Commissioners, As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote
“no” on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of
wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn frequently. It has been designated for
conservation for over twenty years and should remain so. Thank you. Sincerely,
Message Option #3: Dear Commissioners, I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask
you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site
has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe
program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of
affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing
conservation policies. Please do not approve this project which conflicts with your current good
Rural Fringe plan. Thank you. Sincerely,
Message Option #4: Dear Commissioners, I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the
proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a
development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a
large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are
proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its
conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Message Option #5: Dear Commissioners, Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed
development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a
current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County
unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project. Thank you. Sincerely,
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Dan Kowal, Dist 4: Dan.Kowal@collier.gov
Bill McDaniel, Dist 5: Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov
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Date: Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 11:36 PM
Subject: How can this be entertained?
To: LoCastroRick <rick.locastro@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: <Chris.Hall@collier.gov>, <burt.saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>,
<Dan.Kowal@collier.gov>, <bill.mcdaniel@colliercounty.gov>
Folks,
Before, most of these current Commissioners, Collier County was a gem! It was beautiful,
peaceful, light traffic and open fields. Now its an eye sore. Too much development, too much
traffic and too many people. Those before these current Commissioners made sure for decades
to preserve it.
What happened?? How can 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict even become a proposal? Where
is the old Collier County backbone and integrity.
Hopefully, its not too late to seal your legacy as the Commissioners who could of made a
difference for greater Collier County for generations to come, instead of its current situation.
Collier County citizens are tired and oppose any ridiculous development, traffic and
threatening our precious wildlife and ecosystem. Which both have been sacrificed for this
greed. Enough is Enough!
Regards,
Ricardo Baquero
From:Vicki Reeder
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Fwd: NO on South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:34:58 AM
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From: Vicki Reeder <v.reederrn@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Subject: NO on South Naples Citrus Grove
To: Vicki Reeder <v.reederRN@gmail.com>
Thank you for your time on this crucial issue. Although I am not a resident
of Collier County, I am a FLORIDA RESIDENT and entitled to request the
preservation of Florida wildlife and it's vital corridors. As you're well aware,
this is ground zero for what remains of Florida panther habitat and critical wildlife corridors
in your region.
The project involves an old citrus grove that sits adjacent to some of the most important public
conservation lands in our state, including Picayune Strand State Forest (practically next door),
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big
Cypress National Preserve. In fact, if you walked east from this location, you would cross only
a couple of roads — but wouldn’t encounter another development until you reached US 27 in
Broward County, nearly 80 miles away.
PLEASE VOTE NO on this proposal to convert the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove (341
Sabal Palm Road) into 423 residences. There is a lot wrong with this proposal.
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land
completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the County as
the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes place.
It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential
development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves,
they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that can
span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for
already developed lands just to the west of it
Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with
dense residential and commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the
opposite direction — marching east toward the Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step
and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier County should they approve it.
Thank you for caring and desiring to save a vital part of the REAL
FLORIDA.
Sincerely,
Vicki Reeder
9082 N. Eubanks Ter
Dunnellon, Fl 34433
From:Vicki Smith
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Government by the people‼‼
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:56:50 AM
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Hearing the love for Florida in its natural state from the people who govern Florida…we the
people. Nature, animal unique to this state must be preserved. Money is th3 root of all evil.
Resist the wealthy who only wish to invest for wealth. This is Gods earth! Please stop
destroying what he created for our joy and our animals. What man creates is always
connected to money and evil. Creates more problems for people who say just stop the
nonsense so residents can live in peace.
Vicki L Smith
From:Terry McQuillin
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Grave concerns regarding Sabal Palm urban project. Vote to deny
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:16:50 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I have lived in Collier County since 1981 and have seen the unbelievable decrease in the amount of
wildlife due to urban sprawl. Many new residents and temporary residents plus a large number of our
permanent residents do not value the unique beauty of our natural areas, the wildlife who live there, or
how our unique environment promotes the health of our water system, the land, and the birds,
mammals, and reptiles who inhabit our area.
I urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is
the wrong place for a development and will benefit few potential residents. The Sabal Palm area is part
of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. and additionally is a flowway
that has many beneficial wildfires that help the area regenerate and thrive, yet will be hazardous to
property that might be built there. While I can understand the need for affordable housing
other alternatives should be investigated and sought rather than continuing to reduce our beneficial
natural areas and abandon previously agreed-upon conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH
conservation and affordable housing and you were elected to come up creative and viable
with solutions that benefit both the southwest Florida area and its residents! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry McQuillin
Terry2335@gmail.com
239-263-2073
From:Nick Mosher
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Greed & Filth
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:54:38 AM
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Two words that sum up all of you, right there in the subject line. With Collier County already
over-populated, congested roadways, and becoming unsustainable, building a 423 unit
development in sensitive habitat is not only disgusting, but should be a crime........
Not sure how you slime balls sleep at night, but I guess as long as your pockets are filled,
who gives a shit right?
From:Philip McCabe
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Ground breaking
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:31:47 PM
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Bill,
Happy New Year - I hope this message finds you well. Progress on membership and our
development across from Waterside Shops has been strong, and we are more confident than
ever in the improvement that will be made to the Pine Ridge area, and Trail BLVD. I wanted
to personally reach out and invite you to our ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday,
January 28th at 4:30PM (invitation attached). Feel free to bring a +1 and let me know if you
can make it. Hope to see you there.
Best,
Philip E. McCabe
Vice President of Operational Development
239.213.8392 | PhilipM@gulfcoastcommercial.com
gulfcoastcommercial.com
455 Citation Point Unit 201 Naples, FL 34102
From:Emi
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders
Subject:Housing development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:08:43 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of
regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project, thank you.
Sincerely,
~Emily Rankin
From:Jacob Behen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Humanity
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 3:25:57 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on
January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that
designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water,
panther, and other wildlife values.
I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sent from my iPhone
From:Jackie Dalian
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:I DO NOT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ANY KIND IN FLORIDA EVERGLADES. PROTECT THE ANIMALS AT ALL
COSTS.
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:55:57 AM
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I DO NOT SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ANY KIND IN FLORIDA EVERGLADES. PROTECT THE
ANIMALS AT ALL COSTS.
From:C Randa
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Jan 13, 2025 Meeting vote NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:31:26 AM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners: Please vote NO TODAY ON ANY LAND USE
CHANGESFOR THE 169 ACRE SOUTH NAPLES CITRUS GROVE. Thank you, Connie
Randa
From:Ashley
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:January 13 Agenda
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 6:05:47 PM
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To whom it may concern:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Ashley Saucier
From:Dayna L. Gonzalez
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:January 13 proposed development on Sabal Palm Road
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:28:28 PM
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Good afternoon, Commissioners:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support.
This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the
Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make
Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses
in the middle.
Please deny this project, thank you.
Sincerely,
Dayna Gonzalez
From:Cindy Mayo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:January 13 vote
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:37:30 AM
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A reminder of your impact when you vote tomorrow.
FROM COLLIER.GOV
Firewise Communities
The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort designed to
reach beyond the fire service by involving homeowners, community leaders,
planners, developers, and others in the effort to protect people, property, and natural
resources from the risk of wildland fire - before a fire starts. The Firewise
Communities approach emphasizes community responsibility for planning in the
design of a safe community as well as effective emergency response, and individual
responsibility for safer home construction and design, landscaping, and
maintenance.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Florida is home to millions of residents who enjoy the state's beautiful scenery and
warm climate. But few people realize that these qualities also create severe wildfire
conditions. Each year, thousands of acres of wildland and many homes are
destroyed by fires that can erupt at any time of the year from a variety of causes,
including arson, lightning and debris burning. Adding to the fire hazard is the
growing number of people living in new communities built in areas that were
once wildland. This growth places even greater pressure on the state's wildland
firefighters. As a result of this growth, fire protection becomes everyone's
responsibility.
Dear Councilmen:
We live in Collier County and urge you to NOT APPROVE the proposed conversion of the
South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development. It is in a
flowway, has major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with
birds, panthers, and wetlands. While we understand the affordable housing crisis and the
developers proposal of a small percentage to be used as such, this should not cause the county
to abandon its conservation land-use policies. And who will be paying for the insurance on
these types of properties given the high probability of Fire and Water damage? The people
who need affordable housing? I think not. We need affordable housing but in an appropriate
location. This is not that location.
Stop the destruction of Collier County. Our safety and those of the first responders depend on
you!
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cindy and Bob Mayo
Murex Dr.
Naples
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From:Bree Ferry
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:January 13th Agenda
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:07:09 AM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated
properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t
justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this
place.
Sincerely,
Bree Ferry
From:emily.johnson2425@gmail.com
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote on development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:02:13 PM
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Hello this Emily Johnson fellow Floridian and I was reaching out cause I heard that there will be a vote to
push line of development into protected Everglades. I wanted to stress that I do not support this we do not
need anymore housing developments being built in Florida we need to protect our nature and animals from
overdevelopment.
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From:courtney price
To:ME
Subject:Vote NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:28:53 AM
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Vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
Preserve true Florida and reject new builds on land needed for our wildlife!
Courtney Price
From:Sue Sturm
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burtsaunders@colliercountyfl.gov; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:32:56 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a resident of Collier County and I urge you to voteNo on the proposed rezoning of the 169 acre citrus
grove on Sabal Palm Road for the development of 423 homes at your meeting on Tuesday, January 13th.
Thank you,
Sue Ann Sturm
Collier County resident
From:Sarah Wilson
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Vote No!!!
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:43:39 PM
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VOTE NO TO EXTEND DEVELOPMENT!! Keep Florida FLORIDA!! We dont need more
housing, we need more rural and agricultural areas. Soon all of these yes votes are going to
wipe away all thats left of our beautiful state!! Please vote no on amending ordinance 89-05
to further develop what little land we have left.
From:jackie bishop
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:VOTE NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:23:11 AM
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Please vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B – Sabal Palm Road
Thank you for your time
Jacqueline D. Kosiba
From:Carolina Ojeda
To:Bill McDaniel
Cc:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:VOTE NO TODAY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:29:28 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on any land-use changes that would allow development of the 169-acre South
Naples Citrus Grove at 341 Sabal Palm Road.
This property is currently designated as sending lands under Collier County’s Rural Lands Stewardship Area
(RLSA) program. That designation exists for a reason: to keep ecologically sensitive lands intact while directing
growth to more appropriate areas. Reclassifying this land as receiving land fundamentally undermines the purpose
and credibility of the RLSA program and sets a dangerous precedent for future development decisions.
The claim that this is “just an old citrus grove” ignores the reality of its location and function. This land lies
within primary Florida panther habitat and is actively used by panthers, particularly for nighttime movement and
hunting. It also sits adjacent to some of the most important conservation lands in Florida, including Picayune Strand
State Forest, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big Cypress
National Preserve. Once developed, this corridor and buffer cannot be restored.
In addition to its wildlife value, this undeveloped land provides critical flood control and aquifer recharge for
already developed areas to the west. Converting it into 423 residences places both natural systems and existing
communities at greater risk.
Southwest Florida is already at a tipping point. Like Broward County before it, Collier County is rapidly marching
east toward the Everglades. Approving this project would be a deeply short-sighted decision with irreversible
consequences for wildlife, water resources, and the character of our region.
I respectfully ask you to uphold the intent of the RLSA program, protect Florida panther habitat, and vote NO on
this proposal.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Carolina Ojeda
257 14th ST SE
Naples, FL. 34117
From:Chelsea Sweeney
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO to agenda items 9A & 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:05:39 AM
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As someone who is deeply concerned about environmental conservation and the preservation of Florida's unique
wildlife, particularly the endangered Florida panther, I urge you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, the
proposed 341 Sabal Palm RoadSubdistrict development during your meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to
build 423 residences on
169 acres of protected
"sending lands" within
Collier County's Rural
Lands Stewardship
Area (RLSA).
These sending lands
are designated for
conservation under the
RLSA program, which
was established over
20 years ago to
balance development
with the protection of
environmentally
sensitive areas,
agricultural lands, and
critical wildlife habitats.
Allowing residential
development here
would undermine the
integrity of this
successful conservation
framework, which
prioritizes relinquishing
development rights on
sensitive lands to
preserve them for
future generations.
This site, currently the
South Naples Citrus
Grove, is part of a vital
mosaic of wetlands,
flowways, farms, and
habitats essential for
endangered species
like the Florida panther,
wood storks, and red
cockaded
woodpeckers. It lies
within the Florida
Wildlife Corridor and
serves as a critical
wildlife corridor
connecting to vast
public lands, including
the 70,000 acre
Picayune Strand State
Forest. Building homes
in this area would
fragment these
corridors, disrupt
natural migration
patterns, and increase
human/wildlife conflicts,
further endangering the
already vulnerable
panther population.
Moreover, the region
experiences regular
prescribed burns and
natural fires, making it
incompatible and
unsafe for dense
residential
development.
Approving this project
would also exacerbate
flooding risks for nearby
communities, increase
traffic congestion, and
contribute to the loss of
one of Collier County's
last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when
Florida is investing
millions in conservation,
such as the recent
approval of over 21,500
acres of protected
lands, including
easements in the
Caloosahatchee Big
Cypress Corridor to
enhance connectivity
for panther habitats.
Moving forward with
this development sends
the wrong message
about our commitment
to environmental
stewardship. I
respectfully ask that
you prioritize the long
term health of our
ecosystems and vote
NO on this proposal.
Protecting these lands
ensures a sustainable
future for wildlife,
residents, and visitors
alike. Thank you for
considering my
concerns and for your
dedication to serving
Collier County.
Respectfully,
Chelsea Sweeney
From:colleen hughes
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO to agenda items 9A & 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:17:12 AM
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As someone who is deeply concerned about environmental conservation and the
preservation of Florida's unique wildlife, particularly the endangered Florida panther,
I urge you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal Palm
RoadSubdistrict development during your meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected
"sending lands" within Collier County's Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA).
These sending lands are designated for conservation under the RLSA program,
which was established over 20 years ago to balance development with the
protection of environmentally sensitive areas, agricultural lands, and critical wildlife
habitats. Allowing residential development here would undermine the integrity of this
successful conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing development
rights on sensitive lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of
wetlands, flowways, farms, and habitats essential for endangered species like the
Florida panther, wood storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It lies within the
Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast
public lands, including the 70,000 acre Picayune Strand State Forest. Building
homes in this area would fragment these corridors, disrupt natural migration
patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering the already
vulnerable panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making
it incompatible and unsafe for dense residential development. Approving this project
would also exacerbate flooding risks for nearby communities, increase traffic
congestion, and contribute to the loss of one of Collier County's last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when Florida is investing millions in conservation, such as the
recent approval of over 21,500 acres of protected lands, including easements in the
Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance connectivity for panther habitats.
Moving forward with this development sends the wrong message about our
commitment to environmental stewardship. I respectfully ask that you prioritize the
long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on this proposal. Protecting these
lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and visitors alike. Thank
you for considering my concerns and for your dedication to serving Collier County.
Respectfully,
Colleen Hughes
From:colleen hughes
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO to agenda items 9A & 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:19:19 AM
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As someone who is deeply concerned about environmental
conservation and the preservation of Florida's unique wildlife,
particularly the endangered Florida panther, I urge you to vote NO on
agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal Palm
RoadSubdistrict development during your meeting today, January
13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of
protected
"sending lands" within Collier County's Rural Lands Stewardship
Area (RLSA).
These sending lands are designated for conservation under the
RLSA program, which was established over 20 years ago to balance
development with the protection of environmentally sensitive areas,
agricultural lands, and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential
development here would undermine the integrity of this successful
conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing development
rights on sensitive lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital
mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and habitats essential for
endangered species like the Florida panther, wood storks, and red
cockaded woodpeckers. It lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and
serves as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands,
including the 70,000 acre Picayune Strand State Forest. Building
homes in this area would fragment these corridors, disrupt natural
migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further
endangering the already vulnerable panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and
natural fires, making it incompatible and unsafe for dense residential
development. Approving this project would also exacerbate flooding
risks for nearby communities, increase traffic congestion, and
contribute to the loss of one of Collier County's last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when Florida is investing millions in conservation,
such as the recent approval of over 21,500 acres of protected lands,
including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to
enhance connectivity for panther habitats.
Moving forward with this development sends the wrong message
about our commitment to environmental stewardship. I respectfully
ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and
vote NO on this proposal. Protecting these lands ensures a
sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and visitors alike. Thank you
for considering my concerns and for your dedication to serving
Collier County.
Respectfully,
Colleen Hughes
From:Marne’s Noteworthy Health
Subject:VOTE NO -Sabal palm rd
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:03:48 AM
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To protect our community, wildlife, and infrastructure, we respectfully
request that the Collier County Board of Commissioners REJECT Petition
PL20230016340
STOP OVERDEVELOPMENT
Instead of rezoning 341 Sabal Palm Rd from agricultural “Sending” to
Residential Subdistrict ” preserve approximately 20 acres of the South
Grove Citrus Orchard, which has existed since 1979, intact as an
educational/working citrus farm.
Marne Gleason
Naples FL resident
.
From:Sascha Bollag
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO re land use changes for 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:48:39 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to strongly urge you to vote NO on land use changes regarding the 169-acre
South Naples Citrus Grove. As a Floridian, I am deeply concerned about land use changes that
convert precious, sensitive Florida lands, far and few between these days, depriving countless
flora and fauna of critical habitat.
The project involves an old citrus grove that sits adjacent to some of the most important public
conservation lands in our state, including Picayune Strand State Forest (practically next door),
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big
Cypress National Preserve. In fact, if you walked east from this location, you would cross only
a couple of roads — but wouldn’t encounter another development until you reached US 27 in
Broward County, nearly 80 miles away.
I understand that today at 1 PM, you will vote on the proposal to convert the 169-acre South
Naples Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road) into 423 residences. There is a lot wrong with
this proposal.
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land
completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the County
as the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes
place. It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential
development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves,
they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that can
span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for
already developed lands just to the west of it.
Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with
dense residential and commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the
opposite direction — marching east toward the Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step
in that direction.
This is an important moment to show what you truly care about, which should be preserving
critical habitat for Florida's unique wildlife. Please vote NO on this proposal.
Thank you,
Sascha Bollag
From:Angelina Giuliano
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote no on the Sabal Palm housing proposal
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:35:04 AM
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Hello,
I am a resident of Citrus county, same as my grandmother has been for decades before
me. We have watched this landscape change over the years, and ask that you vote NO
on the proposed housing unit Sabal Palm housing development. These conservation
lands are needed for the native wildlife that call the Everglades home, especially when
wildlife is needed for frequent burns for the health of this habitat.
Please think about the future of the wetlands, and don't be complicit in its destruction
again.
Sincerely,
Angelina Giuliano
From:Lauren Camposano
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO on Sabal Palm Road Development- Jan. 13
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:14:53 PM
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Hello,
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. I have lived here my whole life, and I am truly
disheartened by the continued overdevelopment of our community. Will we not stop until all
the land is developed?
This site has been properly designated as protected conservation land and citrus groves under
the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a significant area of wetlands, flowways, and
endangered species habitat. These protections were put in place for a reason. A 423-unit
development should not justify sacrificing irreplaceable natural land.
Instead of following the path of so many other places in Florida, Collier County could choose
to protect what remains. You have the chance to help preserve one of the last natural paradises
in our state. Once it’s gone, we can never get it back.
Please do not approve this project.
Thank you,
Lauren Camposano
Lifelong Collier County Resident
From:Dirk DeVille
Subject:Vote No on Rezoning Citrus Grove on Sabal Palm
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:18:59 PM
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Good morning,
My name is Dirk DeVille.
Commissioners, thank you for your service to our community.
I was born and raised here in collier county. I’ve gone from seeing Immokalee Road being a
two laned road full of potholes to the 6-lane congested highway it is today.
Since the end of covid, the development here has gone unchecked, with almost every project
approved. If the goal is to develop every available square inch of land, we are well on our
way.
Just because it can be developed, should it?
My Dad has been a part of a recreational land lease owned by the Collier’s, for the last
decade, until this year. Because they sold another piece of land to be developed on and wish
to keep this one for themselves. Once again it is their land to do with as they please, but it
was one of the last pieces of land available for such activities, as ranching and hunting in
Collier County.
I respectfully urge you to vote NO on the proposed rezoning of the 169-acre citrus grove on
Sabal Palm Road for the development of 423 homes at your meeting on Tuesday, January 13.
This property:
• lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor,
• borders Picayune Strand, and
• is critical Florida panther habitat,
making it uniquely valuable for wildlife connectivity and conservation. Developing this land
would destroy irreplaceable habitat and compromise long-term environmental health.
In addition to the environmental impact, this project will likely worsen flooding, increase
traffic congestion, and elevate the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife, including endangered
species — all issues that affect residents’ safety, quality of life, and long-term resilience.
For the sake of responsible growth, environmental stewardship, and community well-being, I
respectfully ask you to vote NO on the rezoning request.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Dirk DeVille
Collier County Resident
From:RCobb
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote no on land-use changes
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:17:57 PM
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This land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact,
with development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less
ecologically sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to
receiving land undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the
County as the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County
takes place.
It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential
development.
Please keep what's best about Florida intact.
Thank you.
--
rcobb13@gmail.com
646-345-8495
From:Laura Nieves
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote No on developing the 169 acre south Naples citrus grove land
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:46:46 PM
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Please vote NO to any land use changes for the South Naples Citrus Grove 169 acre land parcel.
The project involves an “old citrus grove “ that sits adjacent to some of the most important public conservation lands
in our state, including Picayune Strand State Forest (practically next door), Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park,
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big Cypress National Preserve. In fact, if you walked east from this
location, you would cross only a couple of roads — but wouldn’t encounter another development until you reached
US 27 in Broward County, nearly 80 miles away.
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands Stewardship Area
(RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with development “credits” generated by not
building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from
sending land to receiving land completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the
County as the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes place. It opens
land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida panther habitat and is
actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves, they routinely use agricultural lands in their
primary range during nighttime hunts that can span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and
aquifer recharge for already developed lands just to the west of it.
Stop the Over Development of Florida. The Panthers need this territory. Vote No
Thank you,
Laura Nieves
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From:Omega Fats Action
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote No on destroying everglades for further unwanted development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:18:22 PM
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Hello Honorable Commissioners Saunders and McDaniel,
I hope this letter finds you well, Wishing you all the best in the New Year.
It has come to my attention that a developer is trying to drain and pave over wilderness that is critical to our resiliency to
climate change/flooding, prime panther habitat that attracts tourism in our era of unprecedented biological diversity decline.
I need You to Join conservation supporters and VOTE NO on the development of 423 homes today.
My millionaire family is so tired of the same deforestation Being excused over and over. ITS THE DEFINITION OF
INSANITY TO FOLLOW the same behaviors that led us into these CURRENT ecological-collapse CONDITIONS.
I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS DEVELOPMENT or its atrocious potential impact. Following the devestating loss of the Pine
Rocklands near the Miami Zoo, the breaking news of rampant Diquat herbicide applications in every water body, loss of sea
grass and impending corals loss, poor air quality following new years fireworks in Tallahassee, it is an imperative to save
what's left. Our wilderness areas are truly worth more standing.
As an Ohio resident with family in Florida, I am more likely to visit and support Naples and Districts 3 and 5 if I feel that
there are responsible caretakers involved.
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From:Jennie Bowden
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:07:56 AM
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Dear County Commissioners:
I humbly ask you to please VOTE NO on the land use change for the 169 acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
I truly believe you have the best interest of the county at heart and by doing so you will enforce the codes and laws
already in place preserving what little old Florida natural habitat which remains for the Florida panther. We can
always rebuild & revise parcels of land, but we cannot undo the damage development destroys for years; only after
we have realized the error of our ways. In the time it takes us to realize our fatal errors we lose precious habitats
which are not just vital to the animals who live within them, but also us. The land was created for us all to live
symbiotically together on and we are not doing so. The animals as well as the flora and fauna which make this state
the most absolutely beautiful state are at our mercy. I beg of you to please not allow this land to be developed.
VOTE NO!
Thank you so much!
Jennie Bowden
Florida Resident
From:LUCIA GAGNON
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, 341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:47:11 AM
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My name is Lucia Gagnon and I am writing to you from Chase Preserve in Lely, Naples. As someone who is deeply
concerned about environmental conservation and the preservation of Florida’s unique wildlife, particularly the
endangered Florida panther, I urge you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict development during your meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected “sending lands” within Collier County’s Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). These sending lands are designated for conservation under the RLSA program,
which was established over 20 years ago to balance development with the protection of environmentally sensitive
areas, agricultural lands, and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential development here would undermine the
integrity of this successful conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing development rights on sensitive
lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and
habitats essential for endangered species like the Florida panther, wood storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It
lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands,
including the 70,000 acre Picayune Strand State Forest. Building homes in this area would fragment these corridors,
disrupt natural migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering the already vulnerable
panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making it incompatible and unsafe for
dense residential development. Approving this project would also exacerbate flooding risks for nearby
communities, increase traffic congestion, and contribute to the loss of one of Collier County’s last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when Florida is investing millions in conservation, such as the recent approval of over 21,500
acres of protected lands, including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance connectivity
for panther habitats. Moving forward with this development sends the wrong message about our commitment to
environmental stewardship.
I respectfully ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on this proposal. Protecting
these lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and visitors alike. Thank you for considering my
concerns and for your dedication to serving Collier County.
Sincerely,
Lucia Gagnon
Achieve Realty - Naples Fl
KW Suburban Realty, NJ
862-226-9497
Luciagagnon@@msn.com.
From:deb s
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:vote no on agenda items 9A and 9B 341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:18:42 PM
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Hello,
I write to request that you vote against any development on the land along 341 Sabal Palm
Road. Please vote against the proposal to convert 169 acres of South Naples Citrus Grove to
residences. This land is already designated as "sending lands" under Collier County"s Rural
Lands Stewardship (RLSA) program. The South Naples Citrus Grove supports panthers and
many other wildlife. The Grove serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for current
developments to the west of it. This land should remain undisturbed to continue protecting and
providing habitat for wildlife and native plants as well as protecting crucial water resources for
current residents. Please stop this residential development and the destruction of vital habitat.
Please vote "NO" on land-use changes to the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove along 341
Sabal Palm Road.
Respectfully,
Debra Sayers
Lee County Resident and Supporter for Florida wildlife
From:Robin manoukian
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:01:01 PM
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My name is Robin Ryan and I am writing to you from Venice, FL. As someone who is deeply concerned about
environmental conservation and the preservation of Florida’s unique wildlife, particularly the endangered Florida
panther, I urge you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
development during your meeting today, January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected “sending lands” within Collier County’s Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). These sending lands are designated for conservation under the RLSA program,
which was established over 20 years ago to balance development with the protection of environmentally sensitive
areas, agricultural lands, and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential development here would undermine the
integrity of this successful conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing development rights on sensitive
lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and
habitats essential for endangered species like the Florida panther, wood storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It
lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands,
including the 70,000 acre Picayune Strand State Forest. Building homes in this area would fragment these corridors,
disrupt natural migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering the already vulnerable
panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making it incompatible and unsafe for
dense residential development. Approving this project would also exacerbate flooding risks for nearby
communities, increase traffic congestion, and contribute to the loss of one of Collier County’s last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when Florida is investing millions in conservation, such as the recent approval of over 21,500
acres of protected lands, including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance connectivity
for panther habitats. Moving forward with this development sends the wrong message about our commitment to
environmental stewardship.
I respectfully ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on this proposal. Protecting
these lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and visitors alike. Thank you for considering my
concerns and for your dedication to serving Collier County.
Sincerely,
Robin Ryan
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From:Scandiffio, Shannon
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:VOTE NO on agenda item 9A and 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:27:08 AM
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Please DO NOT allow the old 169 acre citrus grove to become yet another subdivision.
We must share this planet with our animal neighbors. This land is not for us to
continuously take and take from. I am a native Floridian from Plantation and my mother
tells me stories of how the land was before a boom of people came. In Plantation there
are already so many cayotes roaming around neighborhoods, lost, confused, hungry
with no place to go because we have taken all their land. Please no not allow the same
to happen to our panthers and our birds and even our tiny insect friends that we may not
always see. Mother Nature needs you to step up and do the right thing. These beautiful
animals and the land deserve their rights too. Allow your self to be the change, allow
yourself to make a positive impact. Please do not fall to the knees of the money hungry
people.
Life is worth much more than gold. Say NO
Shannon Scandiffio
Environmental Specialist I
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Phone: (252) 948-3862
Email: shannon.scandiffio@deq.nc.gov
Address: 943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third
parties by an authorized state official.
From:Pam
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO on 9A/B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:01:09 AM
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Please vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B-341 Sabal Palm Rd. There should not be new development of this land
as it is a wildlife thoroughfare and has already been deemed an area that should not be developed. Please vote NO.
Thank you, Pam Tinkler
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From:Heather Shepherd
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO for 9A & 9B on 1/13/26. Please
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:50:41 AM
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Good morning,
My name is Heather,
I am writing to you from Florida. As someone who is deeply concerned about environmental conservation and the
preservation of Florida’s unique wildlife, particularly the endangered Florida panther, I urge you to vote NO on
agenda items 9A and 9B, the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict development during your meeting today,
January 13, 2026.
This proposal seeks to build 423 residences on 169 acres of protected “sending lands” within Collier County’s Rural
Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA). These sending lands are designated for conservation under the RLSA program,
which was established over 20 years ago to balance development with the protection of environmentally sensitive
areas, agricultural lands, and critical wildlife habitats. Allowing residential development here would undermine the
integrity of this successful conservation framework, which prioritizes relinquishing development rights on sensitive
lands to preserve them for future generations.
This site, currently the South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a vital mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and
habitats essential for endangered species like the Florida panther, wood storks, and red cockaded woodpeckers. It
lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and serves as a critical wildlife corridor connecting to vast public lands,
including the 70,000 acre Picayune Strand State Forest. Building homes in this area would fragment these corridors,
disrupt natural migration patterns, and increase human/wildlife conflicts, further endangering the already vulnerable
panther population.
Moreover, the region experiences regular prescribed burns and natural fires, making it incompatible and unsafe for
dense residential development. Approving this project would also exacerbate flooding risks for nearby
communities, increase traffic congestion, and contribute to the loss of one of Collier County’s last remaining citrus
groves. At a time when Florida is investing millions in conservation, such as the recent approval of over 21,500
acres of protected lands, including easements in the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor to enhance connectivity
for panther habitats. Moving forward with this development sends the wrong message about our commitment to
environmental stewardship.
I respectfully ask that you prioritize the long term health of our ecosystems and vote NO on this proposal. Protecting
these lands ensures a sustainable future for wildlife, residents, and visitors alike. Thank you for considering my
concerns and for your dedication to serving Collier County.
Sincerely,
Heather
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From:Maureen Williams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision I
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:12:02 PM
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I am a resident of collier county and strongly oppose the development of the no
331 Sabal palm rd subdivision project. It is in a highly sensitive and insppropriate
environmental area and creates unacceptable density issues. Vote No !!!
Maureen Williams
14090 Nautica Court
From:Elaine Johnson
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote NO 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove:
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:50:32 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to you as a concerned resident to urge you to vote NO on any proposed land-use
changes regarding the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
Developing this land would represent a significant and irreversible loss for Collier County.
Protecting our remaining green spaces is vital for several reasons:
Wildlife Protection: This area serves as a critical habitat and corridor for Florida’s native
wildlife. Continued encroachment into these spaces threatens the biodiversity that makes our
region unique.
Environmental Resilience: Large agricultural and natural tracts like the Citrus Grove are
essential for natural drainage and flood prevention—utilities that become increasingly strained
with over-development.
Quality of Life: Residents value Collier County for its balance of nature and community.
Over-development leads to increased traffic congestion and a permanent loss of the rural
character that defines South Naples.
I ask that you prioritize the long-term ecological health of our county over short-term
development interests. Please stand with the residents and friends of Florida’s wildlife by
rejecting these land-use changes.
Thank you for your time and for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Elaine
From:Kaylee Williams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:VOTE NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:03:20 AM
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I am emailing to beg you to PLEASE vote no to any land-use changes for the 169 acre south
Naples Citrus Grove! We have already lost so much of natural Florida to development, our
native species have no place to go. Please consider doing the right thing, Old Florida is
counting on you.
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From:Gregory Bachelor
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Vote against PL20230016340
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:54:28 AM
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Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural
and natural areas by voting against PL20230016340. .
From:Laurie File
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:URGENT: Opposition to Development at 341 Sabal Palm Rd (January 13th Hearing)
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:08:06 AM
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To the Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
I am writing to you today as a concerned resident to strongly urge you to deny the proposal for
the 423-home development located at 341 Sabal Palm Road, adjacent to the Picayune Strand
State Forest.
This land is more than just "acreage"—it is a critical piece of the Florida Panther’s dwindling
habitat. As one of the most endangered mammals on earth, the panther cannot survive if we
continue to approve "leapfrog" developments outside of the urban service boundary. This area
serves as a primary corridor for panthers, wood storks, and red-cockaded woodpeckers. Once
this habitat is paved over, it is gone forever.
Beyond the loss of wildlife, I am deeply concerned about the following:
Flood and Hurricane Protection: This area is a mosaic of wetlands and flow ways.
These natural systems act as a sponge, protecting our existing neighborhoods from the
devastating flooding we see during major storm events. Developing this land increases
the risk of runoff and property damage for everyone downstream.
Infrastructure Strain: Approving intense development so far outside the urban service
boundary puts an unnecessary burden on county taxpayers to provide services, roads,
and emergency response to a remote area.
Preserving our Legacy: Southwest Florida’s identity is tied to its wild spaces. We have
a responsibility to protect the "heart of the swamp" for future generations rather than
prioritizing short-term development gains.
Please stand with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Audubon Western Everglades, and
your constituents by voting NO on this proposal. Let’s keep our rural lands rural and protect
the wildlife that makes Florida unique.
Respectfully,
Laurie File
From:Alina Spezio
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro
Subject:URGENT: 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:58:53 AM
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Hello leaders,
As a Collier County resident, I strongly urge you to vote “NO” on the proposed 423 unit Sabal
Palm development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wild-fire prone conservation lands that
must burn frequently. It has been designated as conservation land for over 20 years and should
remain as such.
Also, do we really even need more development?? NO!!! Naples is wayyyy overcrowded
already and is frankly becoming unpleasant to live in. Please stop with development especially
this. Listen to the average people of naples. We don’t want this!!! And we want to protect the
environment!!
Thank you,
Alina Spezio
Naples resident since 2001
From:Francesca Martin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Urgent Request to Deny 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Project on January 13
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:01:18 PM
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Hello all,
I am a Collier County resident writing with urgency to respectfully request that you deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project when it comes before you on January 13.
This proposal directly conflicts with Collier County’s long-standing conservation-based land-use
framework. The site in question lies within the Rural Fringe, a designation specifically created to protect
lands with critical regional value for water resources, Florida panther habitat, and other wildlife corridors.
This South Naples Citrus Grove is entirely surrounded by permanent conservation lands, and approving
development here would undermine decades of careful planning intended to preserve these irreplaceable
environmental assets.
While I strongly support the expansion of affordable housing in Collier County, it must be pursued
responsibly and in appropriate locations. Sacrificing protected conservation land sets a dangerous precedent
and erodes public trust in the County’s comprehensive planning process. Once these lands are developed,
they are lost forever.
I am also deeply concerned by the developer’s request to reduce required water quality protections.
Proposing littoral plantings for only 7% of stormwater lakes—far below the established 30% minimum—
represents a significant weakening of safeguards designed to protect water quality, downstream ecosystems,
and public health. This reduction is unacceptable given the environmental sensitivity of the surrounding
area.
For these reasons, I urge you to uphold the intent of the Rural Fringe designation, protect our conservation
lands, and deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project. Thank you for your time, your service, and
your careful consideration of this critical issue.
Sincerely,
Francesca Martin
From:Jaiden Buss
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Urgent Call to Action: Oppose Housing Development in the Everglades
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:40:27 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the
proposed housing development in the Everglades, an area that holds immense ecological
significance and is home to the endangered Florida panther.
This development poses a critical threat not only to the already vulnerable panther population
but also to the fragile ecosystems that rely on the preservation of this precious land. As
stewards of our environment, it is our responsibility to protect these natural habitats and the
wildlife that cannot advocate for themselves.
The consequences of such development extend beyond the immediate impact on local wildlife;
they threaten to further degrade the little natural land that remains in Florida. The Everglades
is irreplaceable, and we must act decisively to safeguard its integrity for future generations.
I urge you to consider the long-term implications of this development and to take a stand
against it. Protecting the Florida panther and the natural landscape is not just an environmental
issue; it is a moral obligation.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I trust that you will prioritize the
preservation of our natural heritage.
Sincerely,
Jaiden Buss
970-576-2285
Jaidenbuss@gmail.com
From:Kat Holland
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan on The Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:08:27 PM
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My Dear Sir,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
K Holland
From:Eric Wiley
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:54:48 PM
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Good evening,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Eric Wiley
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From:Amanda Whitson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:17:40 AM
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To whom it may concern,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Amanda Whitson
From:Amanda Whitson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:18:30 AM
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To whom it may concern,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Amanda Whitson
From:Leila Timmer
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:08:04 AM
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Dear District Commissioners,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed development on Sabal Palm Road, which
would result in the construction of 423 houses. This development would be detrimental to the unique
ecosystem of Collier County, which is characterized by a diverse mix of wetlands, forests, and agriculture.
The proposed development would encroach upon existing conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand
State Forest, and disrupt the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Furthermore, the area is home to the
endangered Florida panther, and its destruction would have a profound impact on this already vulnerable
species.
As a Florida resident, I urge you to deny this project and protect the natural heritage of Collier County.
Sincerely,
Leila Timmer
From:Giovanny Bravo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:01:00 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Giovanny Bravo
From:Jackie C
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:18:58 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, a Florida Resident
From:Daniel Foyle
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Thursday, January 15, 2026 2:18:37 AM
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Gentleman,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Foyle
From:Bonnie Elyashiv
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:44:44 PM
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Commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Elyashiv
From:Madison Gould
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:12:51 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Madison Gould
From:Yenis Reyes
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:20:27 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove
surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other
wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I
appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, Yenis Reyes.
From:Trent Nichols
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:47:49 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Listen, Bill, if imagine yourself as a wild animal
located in the area of Sabal Palm Road. How would you feel if it was stripped away from you
and replaced by infrastructure that probably won’t be lived in for quite a long time after being
built because Florida housing markets suck. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
Trent Nichols
From:Penelope Olortiga
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:48:14 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Penelope Olortiga
From:Hadley Thompson
To:Hadley Thompson
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:10:47 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. It is the wrong place for a
development because it is in a flow way, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of
a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. That mix of wetlands,
forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. While I see they are proposing a
small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its
conservation land-use policies. Thank you.
Sincerely, Hadley Thompson
From:Elena Ricciardi
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:31:38 PM
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To the office of Dan Bill McDaniel,
I am asking you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423 unit Sabal Palm Road development.
This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation land that must burn frequently. It
is also located within territory of the Florida Panther, an endangered, iconic animal we must
protect. Ultimately, once developed, our irreplaceable Florida wild lands are lost.
Additionally, if we lose the Florida Panther, the species would be gone forever.
Please keep what has been designated for conservation for over twenty years as conserved
land. Florida doesn't need more urban sprawl, it needs to keep what is special about our
beloved state--its "florid" spaces, filled with life. It may seem like we have so much, what's
another 169 acres, but every year if we chip away and lose a little bit more, one day we will
have nothing left.
Sincerely,
Elena Ricciardi
From:Ali Mick
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:09:56 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident writing to respectfully urge you to deny the proposed 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict on your January 13 agenda.
The 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove is not an isolated parcel - it is part of a larger regional
mosaic of wetlands, flowways, working farms, and protected habitat that supports Florida
panthers, wood storks, red-cockaded woodpeckers, and other imperiled species. This land was
intentionally designated for conservation and agricultural use under the Rural Fringe program,
and that designation has worked for more than twenty years.
This landscape must burn regularly to remain healthy and safe. Introducing 423 homes into
the middle of an active fire-dependent system would severely restrict prescribed burning
throughout the surrounding conservation lands, increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfire for
both residents and neighboring protected areas. This makes the proposed development
incompatible and unsafe for this location.
While affordable housing is an important goal, it should not be used to justify dismantling
long-standing conservation protections or placing homes in a setting that poses known
ecological and public-safety risks. Approving this subdistrict would undermine the integrity of
the Rural Fringe plan and set a dangerous precedent for future conservation lands.
Please uphold the purpose of the Rural Fringe and deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict.
Protecting this land protects our ecosystems, public safety, and the careful planning that has
served Collier County well for decades.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ali Mick
From:jadaejada@gmail.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:50:13 PM
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Good afternoon,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses. I urge you not to
support this action. This area is a currently a citrus grove located within conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable
housing, this
should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. As community leaders you should be
able to propose better solutions. Please deny this project.
Thank you, for your time.
Jada Mothersil
From:David Adams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:08:52 PM
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Please let nature have this one:
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a
flow way, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation
lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of
affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use
policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing!
Please let us keep this area undeveloped
--
With gratitude.
David Adams
Owner - Quality First Home Watch
www.qualityfirsthomewatch.com
"Don't leave town without us"
PO Box 1831
Bonita Springs, Fl. 34133
dave@qualityfirsthomewatch.com
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(239) 287-7111
From:Luke Meneses
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 6:12:25 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not
to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Luke Meneses
From:Annalisa Squires
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:35:57 PM
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Dear All,
I am writing regarding the January 13 agenda item proposing a 423-home development on
Sabal Palm Road. I urge you not to support this project due to its severe and irreversible
impact on wildlife and conservation lands.
This property is an active citrus grove surrounded by protected conservation areas,
including Picayune Strand State Forest. The existing landscape—wetlands, forests, and
agriculture—functions as a critical wildlife corridor for native species that depend on large,
uninterrupted habitats to survive. Introducing dense residential development in the middle of
this network would fragment habitat, displace wildlife, increase road mortality, and
permanently disrupt ecosystems that have taken decades to restore.
This balanced mix of conservation land and agriculture, without residential development
embedded within it, is exactly what makes Collier County unique. Once habitat is lost, it
cannot be replaced.
Approving this development would set a dangerous precedent and directly threaten the wild
animals and natural systems that define our community. I respectfully ask that you deny this
project in order to protect our wildlife, conservation investments, and the long-term
environmental health of Collier County.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Annalisa Squires
From:Havens Ross
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:25:56 PM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel,
I live in Collier County and ask you to please vote “no” on converting the South Naples
Citrus Grove to 423 houses. This is the wrong location: it’s in a flowway, near major
wildfires, and part of a large conservation area with important birds, panthers, and wetlands.
While the proposal includes some affordable housing, it shouldn’t override our conservation
land-use policies—Please, we need both!
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
K. Havens Ross
From:Eric Evans
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:39:29 AM
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This entire area was closed to recreation years ago in the name of the environment.
Suddenly housing is ok?
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in
the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely, Eric
From:Nathalia Fernandez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:50:45 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Nathalia Fernandez
From:Kat Adams
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:40:29 PM
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I am writing to you concerning the proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses. Please do not support this! There is currently a mix of wetlands, forest, and wildlife,
and a citrus grove and State Forest. It is currently a protected conservation site and should
remain so. I urge you to vote against it. Please reply to my email with your vote.
Sincerely,
Catarina Adams
1016 SW 33 St
Cape Coral, FL 33914
From:chad lockard
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:26:03 PM
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Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on January 13. This project
conflicts with the long-standing conservation need. This property needs to be apart
of permanent conservation for water conservation and wildlife values.
Thank you
Chad Lockard
From:Caroline Kartsonis
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 5:28:39 PM
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To the Board of Collier County Commissioners,
As a lifelong Florida resident, there are very few things I consider to be truly essential to
Florida. One of these is the Florida panther. They are animals that are so fundamental to both
the ecosystems of South and Central Florida, and to greater Florida culture. They are already
greatly endangered, and truly need no further threats to contend with.
This is why I implore you all to vote no on the proposed 423 unit Sabal Palm Road
development January 13th. I understand there is a need for affordable housing in the county,
but it shouldn't be at the sacrifice of conservation. Both must exist for a greater Florida. The
planned development is in close proximity to other land designated for conservation, such as
the Picayune Strand State Forest, and this proximity is what is most concerning. Residential
development so close to the conservation lands will almost certainly result in harm to many of
the endangered species that call those forests and wetlands home. The Florida panther
especially, whose leading cause of death is currently vehicle collisions- something sure to
become more common with an increased population so close to essential habitat. This
development invites tragedy for the panther, and many other fragile species.
It is for these reasons that I ask you to go against the development of the area. In the words of
David McCally on conservation of the current everglades and surrounding development area,
"If not sustainability, what?"
Thank you sincerely for your time,
Caroline Kartsonis
From:katie
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:46:48 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a Collier County resident, and I’m writing to respectfully urge you to deny the
proposed 423‑unit development on Sabal Palm Road scheduled for your January 13
agenda.
This site has been designated for conservation for more than two decades as part of
the Rural Fringe program. It sits within a large network of wetlands, flowways, and
habitat for panthers, birds, and other wildlife, and it is surrounded by wildfire‑prone
conservation lands that must burn regularly. Converting this long‑protected South
Naples citrus grove into a dense residential project would undermine the very
conservation policies that have shaped and safeguarded this region.
I support the need for affordable housing in Collier County, but it should not come at
the expense of critical conservation lands. The small number of affordable units
proposed does not justify undoing long‑standing protections. I’m also concerned that
the developer is proposing to reduce water‑quality measures by planting littorals on
only 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum.
Collier County’s unique character comes from the mix of wetlands, forests, and
agriculture that surround our communities—not from placing housing in the middle of
conservation areas. For all these reasons, I ask that you please vote “no” on this
project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Katie Andrae
3501 Guilford Rd
Resident since 2004
From:Carol Chapin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:31:01 AM
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Dear Sirs:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road
with 423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which
is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix without houses in the middle. Please
deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Carol Chapin
Florida Resident
From:Carol Chapin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:31:15 AM
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Dear Sirs:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road
with 423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which
is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix without houses in the middle. Please
deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Carol Chapin
Florida Resident
From:Mckenzie McIntyre
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:58:27 AM
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Dear commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to
support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand
State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
McKenzie
From:Carly Bromley
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:38:37 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
From:Jonathan Melton
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:45:36 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely, Jonathan melton
KEEP NATURAL FLORID, NATURAL!!!Sent from my iPhone
From:Carol Chapin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:25:25 AM
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Dear Sirs:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road
with 423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which
is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix without houses in the middle. Please
deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Carol Chapin
Florida Resident
From:Griffin Lowry
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:34:29 PM
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Good afternoon,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Capt. Griffin Lowry
From:Daphne Scotese
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:36:28 PM
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I am emailing in regards to your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development
on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to support.
This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands,
including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here - a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project - thank you.
Regards,
Daphne Scotese
From:Krystal Maiquez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:47:12 PM
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Hello Bill McDaniel,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you
not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the
Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique
and is the nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project -
thank you.
Sincerely,
Krystal Maiquez
Sent from my iPhone
From:Calvo, Sophia
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 5:41:00 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely A concerned floridian
From:Kathy Lodovico
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe - 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 6:08:51 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use
plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent
conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support
affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead
of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Katherine Lodovico
From:Vanessa Carbia
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold conservation land plan in rural fringe
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:26:19 AM
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Your agenda for Jan. 13, 2026, has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle
of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of
regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project.
Thank you,
Vanessa Carbia
From:Shelly Simpson
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land Plan
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:29:41 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses, which I urge you not to support. Currently, this is a citrus grove in the
middle of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation. Houses are NOT part of the plan.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Shelly J Simpson
From:Matthew Kemp
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Uphold Conservation Land in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:54:36 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and urge you to please deny the Sabal Palm Rd development on
your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as protected conservation
and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands,
flowways, and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation
protection plan due to a small number of units among the 423 units. That shouldn't justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this
place.
Sincerely, Matthew Kemp
From:K K
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall
Subject:Subject line option #4: Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:55:37 AM
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Commissioners:
As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “NO” on the
proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road development. PLEASE use good
judgement, common sense and invest in our future by protecting our
wetlands in conservation.
Best, Karen Sendik
From:Sheyenne Jaczynski
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildlife-Prone Protected area
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:20:35 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you. Sincerely,
Sheyenne Jaczynski.
From:Steve Imbrogno
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders
Subject:Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:02:09 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal
Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus
grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including
the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature
of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project.
Stephen Imbrogno
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From:Lyn Figueroa
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop Urban Sprawl in Wildfire-prone Protected Area!
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 6:45:12 PM
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Good evening,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That
mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
A Florida resident.
From:Nancy Rose
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop Urban Sprawl at Picayune Forest Edge
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:55:00 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
Preserving Collier's wetlands mosaic aligns with your district's conservation values.
As a Collier County resident, I urge you to vote no on the proposed 341 Sabal Palm RoadSubdistrict at your January 13 meeting. This proposal to convert the 169‑acre South NaplesCitrus Grove into 423 houses directly conflicts with the long‑standing Rural Fringeconservation land‑use plan that designated this area for regional water, panther, and otherwildlife values.
The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands, including the 70,000‑acrePicayune Strand State Forest, and lies within a mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, andendangered species habitat for panthers, wood storks, and red‑cockaded woodpeckers.This region must burn regularly, and placing a dense urban enclave here would hinderprescribed burning and increase catastrophic wildfire risk for both people and wildlife.
I also object to the request to weaken water quality protections by reducing littoralplantings to only 7% of stormwater lake surfaces instead of the currently required 30%.Native littoral plants are vital for removing pollution and reducing harmful algae blooms,and lowering this standard would undermine the county’s water quality goals.
Collier County needs both conservation and affordable housing, but affordable unitsshould not be used to justify dismantling a successful twenty‑year conservation framework.Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict and uphold the Rural Fringe conservationplan.
Thank you for your service and consideration.
Sincerely,Nancy Rose Spector1645 Rainbow Ct, Marco Island
From:Adina Friedlander
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop the development of wild Florida
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:12:25 AM
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Hello Commissioners,
I am a 35 year long resident of Florida and one who loves to go to Collier County for the best
hiking around. Big Cypress Is a wild land and one of the last refuges of territory for the
endangered Florida panther.
I just read of redevelopment plans to turn the old South Naples Citrus Groves into even more
overpriced housing that will never sell.
Why are we continuing to pave over land that was aready designated for staying intact due to
its "sending lands" status? This plot of land is sensitive and acts as a recharge for water in the
aquaphor, plus the fact panthers use this plot of land as hunting grounds.
Florida residents are sick and tired of the overdevelopment and we do not want to see more
human homes encroaching on land designated for acting as a buffer for the Everglades. We,
the residents of Florida, will not stand for more overdevelopment in yA state wrought with it.
Included are photos of my trip to Big Cypress just yesterday. Keep Florida wild!!
Adina Friedlander
From:Nate Hovav
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop Sabal Palm Rd Development!!
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:10:03 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 house
which I urge you not to support. The problem is not a shortage of housing, there is more than
enough housing to shelter the homeless and still have enough for everyone. Not only is it
unnecessary, but it cuts through citrus groves and a conservation land with birds, panthers and
wetlands, endangered species habitats that should be protected.
Please deny this project!!
Sincerely,
Nathanael H.
From:Sal Nordby
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Stop Sabal Palm Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:32:00 AM
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The agenda for January 13th with the proposed development on Sabal Palm road with 423 units will be detrimental
to the wildlife there. It is a home for the WILDLY ENDANGERED Florida panther. Adding new traffic to the area
will greatly increase their chance of death. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years for a reason
and I am horrified with the notion at removing that status. Florida and Collier county needs its wetlands, forests, and
wildlife to remain the place that we love. I urge you not to support this development. This is the absolute wrong
place for a development.
Sincerely, Julian Nordby
From:Vicki Smith
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Stop building , protect nature and animal life. Vote against Sabal Rd development site
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:03:40 AM
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We the people have suffered through bad county commissioner decisions like adding fluoride
to our water in 2016. Please do your due diligence and realize the damages another huge
development will create for traffic, emergencies, wildlife, clean air, birds.
Stop spending money. We live in Paradise, not Philadelphia or Chicago.
Vicki L Smith MSN
From:Donna Baldwin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Thursday, January 15, 2026 3:54:32 PM
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Please vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove. Weneed to start focusing on wild areas for panthers and others to live and thrive as well asareas where us Florida residents and visitors to experience these areas. Before moving here,the Everglades and other wild areas brought me here to visit and spend money. Let's keepareas for enticing others to come, see, spend.Donna Baldwin
From:Ileana Roque Gonzalez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:40:54 AM
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Greetings Commissioners,
I have been a resident of Immokalee for over 9 years and a resident of the state of Florida
since 1993. I want to voice my strong opposition to any development in the South Naples
Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road) area. Please vote no and protect our wildlife.
Message written by South Florida Wildland Association:
This land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact,
with development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less
ecologically sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to
receiving land completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted
by the County as the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier
County takes place. It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to
dense residential development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus
groves, they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts
that can span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer
recharge for already developed lands just to the west of it
Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with
dense residential and commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the
opposite direction — marching east toward the Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous
step and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier County should they approve it.
VOTE NO
Thank you,
Ileana Roque Gonzalez
From:tkf528@aol.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:49:19 AM
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Please note NO on any land use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus
Grove. We need to leave parts of Florida as it was and what we all love about living
here. Thank you.
From:Butch DiFonzo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 5:31:33 AM
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Dear Commissioners:
We are writing in opposition to any building proposals where the South Naples Citrus Grove
is located. We have been inundated in District 1 with all the residential building in our area,
and our community of Naples Reserve/surroundings has concerns of infrastructure
strain/traffic, utility resources and the overall removal of the natural environment.
The beautiful natural habitat where the Grove is located demands consideration for a
moratorium on further building in District 1 -- we ask your vote to be NO.
Respectfully,
Ralph & Linda DiFonzo
District 1
--
Ralph "Butch" DiFonzo
SWFL Covenant Consulting LLC
www.CovenantSafety.com
(c) 860-304-1820
From:K Lowe
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:24:29 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I urge you to vote NO on any land use changes with the 169 acre parcel, that is the south Naples citrus grove. Once
our farm land is developed it may never be used to produce food again, there are new varieties of tangerines that are
resistant to the greening that took out so many groves. Florida needs citrus agriculture to return. We already have
more than enough townhomes and houses. Do a simple realty search for available listings in your area and I’m sure
you’ll agree. Please vote to keep Florida rural.
Sincerely,
Kristin
From:sue x
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove Land Use
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:48:35 AM
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Mr. Bill McDaniel,
I am urging you to vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples CitrusGrove. I feel this is the beginning of a dangerous trend to wipe out all underdevelopedland. Much wildlife would be affected. I appreciate your time with the hope that you willvote No on this.
Thank you, Sue Perry
From:Linda Reynolds
To:Rick LoCastro
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove conversion to residential
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:14:06 AM
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FB Friends — please read and share. This is a heads-up about yet another proposed
development in Southwest Florida - ground zero for what remains of Florida panther habitat
and critical wildlife corridors in our region. (See maps for location.)
The project involves an old citrus grove that sits adjacent to some of the most important public
conservation lands in our state, including Picayune Strand State Forest (practically next door),
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big
Cypress National Preserve. In fact, if you walked east from this location, you would cross only
a couple of roads — but wouldn’t encounter another development until you reached US 27 in
Broward County, nearly 80 miles away.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 13) at 1 PM, the Collier County Commission will vote on the
proposal to convert the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road) into 423
residences. There is a lot wrong with this proposal.
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land
completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the County as
the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes place.
It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential
development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves,
they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that can
span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for
already developed lands just to the west of it
Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with
dense residential and commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the
opposite direction — marching east toward the Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step
and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier County should they approve it.
This is the moment for residents and friends of Florida’s wildlife to stand up and say NO.
Two ways to make your voice heard:
Attend the Collier County Commission meeting
Tuesday, January 13⏰ 1:00 PM
Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples (3rd floor)
Email the Collier County Commissioners and urge them to vote NO on any land-use changes
for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove:
Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov
Chris.Hall@collier.gov
Burt.Saunders@collier.gov
Dan.Kowal@collier.gov
Bill.McDaniel@collier.gov
Please copy, paste, and send — and share this post so others can act as well.
Linda Reynolds
Citizen
904-759-2413 voice/text
LReynoldsYB0@gmail.com
From:Barbara Tyndall
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall
Subject: South Naples Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road)
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:20:02 PM
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To the powers that be, who make votes the that shape our future,
The 341 Sabal Palm project involves an old citrus grove that sits adjacent to some of the most
important public conservation lands in our state
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land
completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the County as
the “ecologically sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes place.
It opens land that was meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential
development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves,
they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that can
span 20 miles. This proposal is a dangerous step and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier
County should they approve it.
Please vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove. Please
for the sake of our town, the future and to preserve what makes SWFL special.
Barbie Tyndall
Naples resident
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From:Judy and Lew Cohen
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:14:21 PM
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I am asking you to please vote NO on any land use changes for the citrus grove. Please
let's do what we can to protect our wildlife and beautiful Naples.
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From:Kim Nguyen
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Solution to Housing Shortage: LIMIT Airbnb
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:52:29 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I attended the event today regarding Sabal Palm rezoning and as a real estate professional that appreciates growth
and as an environmentalist , I oppose the rezoning of Sabal Palm Citrus Grove and instead provide for you a
solution.
If we want affordable housing than we need to limit the amount of commercial short term rental investors from
gobbling up all of our inventory.
I’ve lived in Naples Park for years and am saddened by the lack of neighborhood feel, as most of the neighborhood
to all sides of me were vacant most of the year due to being Airbnb.
If we want more affordable housing, you our commissioners need to limit Airbnb in order to give residents the
opportunity to compete.
I urge you. This is a problem and we suggest your review to do the good thing.
Thank you,
Kim Nguyen
Naples properties
239-877-2550
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From:Addy H
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Save the FL Panthers!
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:06:59 AM
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Dear Bill McDaniel and other Collier County Commissioners,
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Roadproject. Building houses there will destroy
Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to the surrounding habitat, and
increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper into the habitat.
As a Florida resident and wildlife enthusiast, Florida panther conservation is one of my top
concerns. People throughout Florida are deeply invested in panther conservation, and want to
see increased protection, not less. Please listen to your constituents and to us and deny the
housing development.
Help save the endangered Florida Panthers!!
Thank you for your consideration,
Addy Hankins
From:Amy Tancreto
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Save Sabal Palm
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:40:23 PM
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Good afternoon,
I recently went to my favorite farm stand to get citrus to juice. After all, it's the new year,
and with that comes new resolutions to eat healthy! I love to get bags of oranges and
grapefruit from South Naples Citrus Grove and squeeze them for fresh juice. I also
remember first going there during covid, when it was one of the few places to get
produce. We have lived in Naples for 11 years, and it has been a great spot.
I especially love the fact that it is "old school Florida". It's magic how you turn off of busy
Collier Blvd onto a quiet street that takes you past orchid farms, tucked away homes and
churches, and swampy spots home to wood storks. Just breathtaking. It's like
experiencing how Florida was years ago. I'm from Wisconsin, so I am used to open
space and farmlands, crops and agriculture. I love this spot here.
I'm writing because I want to join forces with the others that want to preserve this
beautiful, quiet and special space. Home to more wildlife and species that we realize.
Let's keep the magic of old Florida close to home-for all to step into - a reprieve of the
busy hectic noise of development and growth that comes with our city's future forward
plans. Let's keep some space for us to be able to run away, smell the citrus flowers, see
the old tractors and meet neighbors and visitors from far away, wanting to get a slice of
history and heaven in our own back yards,... or in our vacation destination.
I live close to the corner of Immokalee and Collier. When we first moved to SWFL, this
corner was a retired nursery. Now, well, you know, it's Founders Square. Not bad, but I
sure did like the fact it wasn't the busiest corner in North Naples at the time.
Please, reconsider building more homes in this sacred spot. Let the animals roam, the
birds swarm, and the Napoleans drive down that road and imagine what life was like
"way back when...when times were so much better than they are now". And, to be able
to smell those citrus flowers.
Not to mention how sad it was to return to Wisconsin this past fall, only to see what once
was beautiful rolling farm land, silos and roaming cows and horses, be replaced by large
homes, built on top of one another, just sad. Please don't allow this to happen in this
special place.
Amy Tancreto
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From:Melannie Smith
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Save our Everglades please
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:37:20 PM
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Hello Please put a vote against the deforestation and corruption of the Everglades and point
towards all the house that are left vacant already to keep our Florida beautiful and green
Without our Everglades and wild life Florida would be nothing tourist might as well go to
Arizona
From:Jean Camposano
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sable Palm Rd.
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:09:53 PM
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Dear Mr. Mc Daniel,
I have already contacted Mr. LoCastro but would like to include you as well, in my opinion on
this very important decision you have to make on the future impact of our lives.
My name is Jean Camposano. I live on Inlet Drive, Marco Island, FL. Inlet Drive used to be
called Clam Factory Road. The Doxsee Family ran a clam factory on Marco Island and many
members of the family are still here on Marco and friends of mine. My neighborhood has seen
some changes. I moved to Marco Island in 1989, met my husband here and have raised 3
children here. They attended Tommie Barfield, MICMS, Lely High School. I used to go to the
lovely citrus grove on Sable Palm Road. I completely understand the owners position.
However, I am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development on
your January 13 agenda. I have lived here since 951 was a 2 lane road….all the way to I75.
There were cattle grazing along side US 41. My children have lived here their whole lives.
We are alarmed by the continued overdevelopment of our community. The development of
Hacienda Lakes, Costco coming soon…..the old Swamp Buggy grounds….its too much too
fast. I can go on and on but one point I want to make…..my adult children cannot afford to
live near me. The gentrification taking place is absolutely horrible. The Sable Palm Road
project is just solidifying this problem.
This site has been properly designated as protected conservation land and citrus groves under
the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a significant area of wetlands, flowways, and
endangered species habitat. These protections were put in place for a reason. A 423-unit
development should not justify sacrificing irreplaceable natural land.
Instead of following the path of so many other places in Florida, Collier County could choose
to protect what remains. You have the chance to help preserve one of the last natural paradises
in our state. Once it’s gone, we can never get it back.
Please do not approve this project.
Thank you,
Jean M. Camposano
Marco Island, FL
Since 1989
From:Russ Glover
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sable Palm development
Date:Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:58:54 AM
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Thank you commissioners (and in particular Burt Saunders and Chris Hall) for voting down
the proposal to build 423 homes at the former citrus farm off Sable Palm Road. We support
having Conservation Collier purchase the land as a wildlife and nature preserve. It was always
a pleasure to drive down Sable Palm to buy fruits, vegetables and preserves at the citrus farm
or visit Jade Orchids off Sable Palm. It felt like traveling back in time to old Florida. With all
the crazy growth along Collier Boulevard and SR41, it's nice for residents, visitors and
especially wildlife to have some peace and quiet protection from our six-lane highways and
the hubbub of society that's taken over East Naples.
Sincerely,
Russ & Diane Glover
7111 Lily Way
Naples, FL 34114
From:Jody Herr
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palms Develpment
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:25:05 AM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the
Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as
protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but
not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program
by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake
plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you. Sincerely,
Jody Herr
From:Jayne Wagner
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palms
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:43:28 AM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the
Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as
protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but
not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program
by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake
plantings. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janice Wagner
9066 Terranova Dr
Naples FL 34109
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From:Eileen Arsenault
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palma
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:58:46 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road
development.
This 169 acres is in the middle of conservation lands that are subject to frequent wildfires, and has been
designated for conservation for over twenty years
This designation is even more important now than it was 20 years ago. PLEASE honor it and vote against
this project.
Thank you,
Eileen Arsenault
From:Rebecca Conway
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 4:15:09 PM
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Good afternoon,
Please hear the voices of the residents of Collier County and save Sabal Palm. Please vote NO on the proposal on
tomorrow mornings(January 13, 2026) agenda to rezone this land. Protect our wild life and our quality of life. The
over build is making Collier County a dangerous place to live.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Conway
4525 4th Ave SE 34117
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From:Pat Bain
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt.Saunders@collier.goc; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:53:24 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the
developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
Patricia Bain
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From:kat D
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:25:59 PM
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Hello
If there is ever a time for you to become stewards of the land it is now. This
overdevelopment needs to stop! You have approved far too many developments in
panther habitat. How do you expect it to survive into the future? The greed and
selfishness in Southwest Florida has grown to epic proportions. You have so many
constituents against all this new growth yet you don't care. So who exactly do you
work for?
Please do not approve the Sabal Palm development..
Thank you
From:Melissa G
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; burt.saunders@collier.cov; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Subdivision Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:24:40 AM
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Dear Collier County Officials,
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on the proposed housing development that would destroy
169 acres of the Everglades conservation and farming land that would further encroach upon
Florida Panther territory and other native wildlife habitats.
The Everglades are not just undeveloped land, they are a living ecosystem that protects
Florida’s water supply, buffers against flooding, and sustains wildlife found nowhere else on
Earth. Once this land is destroyed, it cannot be restored. The loss would be permanent, and the
consequences would be felt far beyond Collier County.
The Florida Panther is already critically endangered. Continued habitat fragmentation pushes
this species closer to extinction and increases dangerous human-wildlife interactions.
Approving development in known wildlife corridors undermines decades of conservation
efforts and places short-term development interests above long-term environmental
responsibility.
Florida does not suffer from a lack of land for housing, but it does suffer when irreplaceable
ecosystems are sacrificed for projects that can be built elsewhere. Responsible growth means
choosing locations that do not permanently damage our natural heritage or compromise the
environmental systems that protect our communities.
I respectfully ask you to consider the long-term impact of this decision, on wildlife, on water
quality, on flood resilience, and on the legacy we leave to future generations. Please vote NO
on this development and choose conservation, sustainability, and stewardship over irreversible
loss.
Thank you for your time and for your responsibility to protect the natural resources entrusted
to you.
Sincerely,
Melissa G. Meares
813-956-3249
From:Kimberly Nance
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Subdistrict Project 1/13/26
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:45:40 AM
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1/13/2026
Dear Mr. Bill McDaniel,
I am writing to you today to implore you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project
that will be discussed today on January 13. This project directly violates the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated the South Naples Citrus Grove
surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, the critically
endangered Florida panther, and other critical wildlife values. Affordable housing is
something our community needs, but this should not come at the endangerment of our natural
wetlands or the beloved wildlife that relies on these spaces. As Florida residents we should be
working to protect and conserve as much of our natural environment as we can and instead
focus on rebuilding already developed areas that have fallen into disrepair to build up
affordable and sustainable housing for our residents. I object to the developer reducing the
water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings, this discrepancy raises concerns about the adequacy of
these plantings to filter pollutants and maintain water quality, as littoral zones act as natural
filters in water system.
The land that is the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove, is part of a regional mosaic of
wetlands, flowways, farms, and endangered species habitats for Florida panthers, wood storks,
and the red-cockaded woodpeckers, to name a few. Regular burnings of these areas are crucial
and must be allowed to happen so it is incompatible and unsafe to permit 423 houses in the
midst of this region. This project would directly hinder any prescribed burning throughout this
region and thus dramatically increase the risk of catastrophic wildfires in future. It is vital that
you use your voice, your power, and your influence to stand up for your constituents and
protect the place that we call home. I am a born and raised Florida resident and have been
taught that our local governments are the main protectors of our natural environment, that
protecting these areas is our duty as residents of this beautiful state and I know that to be true;
with that said, do not let these developers take this land for their own profit and stand up for
the environmental protection that our state needs and deserves from the very people that reside
within it.
Thank you for your time in reading this and for your service to your constituents,
Kimberly Autumn Nance
Kimberly Autumn Nance
From:K McAdam
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:50:29 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
As a resident of Collier County, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the
proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project, scheduled for consideration on
January 13th.
I frequently visit this area to appreciate and photograph its remarkable wildlife. A drive
down Sabal Palm Road is always a rewarding experience, offering sightings of
diverse species such as herons, ibises, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, hawks, and
bald eagles. On rare occasions, I have even encountered the elusive Florida panther.
This area is a vital habitat that should not fall victim to urban sprawl.
The natural beauty and ecological significance of this region are unparalleled, and it
stands as a true gem within our community. In my opinion, it surpasses even Janes
Scenic Drive in terms of wildlife diversity and photographic opportunities. I urge you to
protect this invaluable habitat and deny the proposed development.
Thank you for your time,
Kathy McAdam
Marco Island
From:Monica Pierce
To:Rick LoCastro; +Chris.hall@colliercountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:18:23 AM
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Dear Commissioners, I am a full time resident of Collier County and I vote in every election,
big or small. I am asking you to please vote no on the proposed 423 unit Sabal Palm Road
development. This land is in the midst of wildfire prone conservation lands and must burn
frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over 20 years and should remain so.
The small number of affordable housing units in this project does not justify undoing long
standing conservation policies. We need both conservation and affordable housing. Please
deny this project. Sincerely,
--
Monica Pierce
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From:C G
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road plan is disastrous for conservation
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:50:08 PM
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Dear Commissioner:
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I
urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands,
including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make
Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the
middle.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Kind regards,
Catherine Greenleaf
5351 Western Drive
St. James City, Florida 33956
From:Carol Clark
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:21:56 AM
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Please vote no today!
Thank u
Carol Clark
438 Putter Point Court
Naples
249-216-0847
From:Nicole Garcia
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road development not beneficial
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:09:18 PM
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Hello,
I’m a South Florida resident and I’m writing in opposition of the proposed 423 unit
Sabal Palm Road development. Articles released just a few months ago state that the
Naples-Marco Island area ranks third in the U.S. for vacant homes, with more than 31%
of properties sitting empty. Collier county itself has an average vacancy rate of 26%. So
please don’t consider building more homes just for them to stand empty. The planned
area is also part of a large region of conservation lands that deserve to be protected rather
than invaded. Please do not approve this project.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nicole Garcia
From:Anne S Li
Subject:Sabal Palm Road Development INCOMPATIBLE
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:12:07 AM
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Dear Commissioner:
I am a Collier County resident and I am writing to urge you to deny the Sabal Palm
Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been properly
designated as PROTECTED conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe
program because it is part of a large area of wetlands, flowways and endangered
species habitats. This developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due
to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
should NOT justify undoing long-standing and important conservation policies such as
the Rural Fringe plan.
As a Collier County resident, I am very concerned about exceptions increasingly
granted to the carefully designed and valuable conservation policies such as the
Rural Fringe plan and the Rural Lands Stewardship Plan and I urge you to deny this
(and other) exceptions.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Anne Li
4800 Yacht Harbor Drive #823
Naples, FL 34112
From:Chris M
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:54:02 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely
Chris Williams
On a side note, currently across the United States there are between 500,000 to 600,000
homeless on the streets. In Florida alone there are over 1.5 million vacant homes. Clear cutting
valued wild lands for reckless sprawl is helping nobody but developers . A vote for this
development is a vote against the interests of born and bred Floridians. Don’t let us down
From:Hanna Johnson
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road Conservation Protection
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:48:51 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn't justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Elaine
From:Vigi
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:Sabal Palm Road
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:53:12 PM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road
development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of wetlands, flowways, and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units.
That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve
this project in this place. LifeUndrGlass on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lifeundrglass?igsh=MWN6ZGh1ZTFsbmRpOA==
has showcased many wonderful creatures that all reside in this habitat. Please do not take their
homes and their lives.
Sincerely and God Bless,
Jiani
From:Jayne Croasdale
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd Redistrict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:53:20 PM
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No development in this area. The wildlife and infrastructure can’t handle it! Enough is
enough!
Jayne Croasdale
1245 Forest Ave
Naples. FL. 34102
From:Stephanie Morris
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd Development is Bad
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 4:56:18 PM
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Hello Collier County Commissioners,
On January 13th, please vote no to the Sabal Palm Rd Development. This large site would
pave over protected conservation lands, endangered species habitats, and citrus groves in the
Rural Fringe program. That is bad. I ask you to deny this project.
Stephanie Morris
From:lsmo50@aol.com
To:Chris Hall; rick.locastro@colliercoountyfl.gov; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:27:24 AM
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Dear Commissioners, I own property here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the
Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly
as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area
of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project
which conflicts with your current good Rural Fringe plan.
A personal note. On excursions into that scrub area, we have regularly observed abundant bird species
going about their lives (feeding, building nests, rearing young). Of note are pairs of Barred Owl, males
and females, vocalizing to one another--their distinctive calls and shapes traveling through the tree
tops!
Thank you for your support.
Sharon Sanders, PhD
From:Megan
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:03:01 PM
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Hey Mr. McDaniel,
Happy New Year! Hope you were able to spend some time with friends and family!
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Florida raw land is on the brink of distinction and
you have the power to save it!! Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Megan
From:Tessa Tilden-Smith
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:23:25 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus
Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of
major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and
wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the
county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable
housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tessa Tilden-Smith
ttildensmith@gmail.com
(239)777-1374
From:Caryn Morris
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:03:11 AM
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Hello,
My entire family is from South Florida and I have grown up in the world’s most unique
ecosystem.
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses is simply lining the pockets of developers by tearing down a vital and last standing
areas that took millions of years to perfect — it is insanity.
I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
Caryn
From:Melissa
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:38:57 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of
lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a
mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
PS - How would you like it if someone came to your home and started destroying it just because
they had more money than you do? Wildlife is the voiceless victim with all the human
development
Once you build onto a diverse ecosystem, there is no getting it back, no matter how much money
you put into the project
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From:Addrien Valladares
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:41:32 PM
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First of all, I would like to say I hope this message finds you well. I message you today
because your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and is the nature of
regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project –
thank you. Sincerely, Addrien Valladares.
From:Rylee Fortenberry
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:31:54 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support.
This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands,
including the Picayune Strand State Forest.
That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique
and is the nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project - thank you.
From:Jessica McElroy
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd development Incompatible
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:07:08 AM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded
by permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values.
I also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to
the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of
stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your
consideration.
Jessica McElroy
From:Jane Mitchell
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd Development - Please Deny
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:04:34 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road
development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn frequently.
Building new homes on this acreage would impede prescribed burns and make all of Southeast Naples more
vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires. Please keep this acreage designated for conservation.
Sincerely,
Jane Mitchell
jane.mitchell.d@gmail.com
From:Michon F
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:10:08 PM
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Dear Mr. McDaniel,
I am a resident of Collier County and I urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, Rural Fringe,
that designated this area as protected for regional water, the endangered Florida Panther, and
other wildlife. I support affordable housing but not at the expense of conservation. Please do
not support this development project.
Thank you,
Michon Floreani
From:Realtor Joe Garafolo
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd (PL20230016340): Incompatible siting + weakened water-quality standards
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:13:24 AM
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Bill,
I’m writing to urge you to deny the “341 Sabal Palm Road Residential Subdistrict” proposal
(PL20230016340). The County document describes a 169.19-acre subdistrict at 341 Sabal
Palm Road that would allow up to 423 homes. This is the wrong place for an urban-scale
enclave given the surrounding conservation context and the operational realities of land
management in this region.
I’m especially concerned that the subdistrict criteria set the wet-detention littoral shelf planting
at just 7% of pond area. Littoral zones are a core tool for nutrient uptake, habitat function, and
algae control; reducing them invites water-quality problems and downstream costs.
I fully support affordable housing, but it must be sited responsibly. Here, the commitment is
63 for-sale units (about 14.9% of the 423 total) up to 120% AMI, with a 30-year restriction.
That does not justify approving a location and design that conflicts with conservation, water
quality, and public safety.
Please vote NO and direct staff/developer toward sites that can deliver housing without
sacrificing the Rural Fringe conservation framework.
Sincerely,
Joe
District 5 Resident in Valencia Lakes.
From:karen walters
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:11:47 AM
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Commissioner,
Please stop the madness of overbuilding that is happening in Collier County. Our
infrastructure is not capable of handling all these homes and people and you know it. Being a
full time resident for the last 8 years it’s disturbing to watch what it’s doing to the beautiful of
Naples and Collier County.
Sabal Palm Rd needs to be left alone. The amount of wildlife and birds are a large part of the
allure and reason why I live here and you are ruining it by the never ending building.
No resident that I know of or hear of what’s it so stop. Just stop. It’s all about the money and
not about the people, the wildlife, the beauty etc…
Finally do the right thing and vote no on building anymore especially on Sabal Palm
Sincerely
Karen A Walters
Full time resident
From:Ann Cuhaj
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm project conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:31:47 AM
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I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Ann and Tom Cuhaj
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From:naplesacupuncturesolutions@gmail.com
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Project
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:44:07 AM
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If you care about Naples and the wildlife and the zoning that was meant to keep the land untouched VOTE NO on
the Sabal Palm Project
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From:Jordan, Rachel
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:30:46 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
All the best,Rachel Jordan, Realtor
Sales Manager & Business Development Coach
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From:Savannah Pitts
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:40:34 AM
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Dear Collier Commissioners,
I urge you to vote "No" for January 13, for the proposed development on Sabal Palm Road
with 423 houses. On this plot of land lies a citrus grove right at the heart of many critical
conservation lands. Lands there such as the Picayune Strand State Forest have a amalgam of
forests, wetlands, and endangered species habitats. The conservation policies that are set in
place are there for a reason, and should not be undone in the name of affordable housing.
There must be other means that can be done that support both housing and the environment.
Please deny this project... thank you.
Sincerely,
Savannah P
From:Madison Weir
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:15:29 PM
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Hello,
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated
properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part
of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer
wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable
units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation
policies. Please do not approve this project in this place.Cheers,Madie Weir, NCIDQPrincipal DesignerdeClare Interiors, LLC
C: (239) 287-7254O: (239) 449-908016000 Old 41 RoadUnit 202Naples, FL 34110
From:Michael Kopito
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 6:09:57 AM
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Dear Commissioners, I am a Collier County resident and am writing to
urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project on
January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing
conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South
Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as
protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
also support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by
only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you. Sincerely,
Michael Kopito
6930Winding Cypress Dr
Naples, FL 34114
From:Sheyanne Mastro
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:05:43 AM
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Good morning,
I want to discuss your agenda for January 13 which proposed development on Sabal Palm
Road with 423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is
in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. In this
area wildlife is present and we cannot keep encroaching on their land, that is what leads to
human-wildlife conflict that I think we can all agree we would like to avoid. This area is a mix
of wetlands, forests and agriculture which is what makes Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this
project. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sheyanne
From:Larry Scates
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:44:20 PM
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Why do governments continue to pledge to be “green” for the environment when they want grants or votes but when
there is an opportunity for them to collect even more money they lose their ethics and their “green” becomes
“greed?”
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you not
to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the
nature of regional conservation here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Larry E Scates
Florida resident since 1984
7 year Army Veteran
20+ years in Law Enforcement
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From:Jennifer
To:Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:59:37 AM
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As a Florida resident, I am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. I visit this area regularly as some of our
last remaining habitat for endangered species. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big
area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t
justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this
place! We are cpunting on you to preserve tge kast remaining wild spaces in our precious
state!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tyson
Floridian
Environmental educator
From:Beth Day
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:40:58 AM
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Commissioner McDaniel,
I am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development on your agenda for
January 13 which has a proposed development with 423 houses. This large site has been
designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program
because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flow ways and endangered species habitats. The
developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable
units among the 423 units. That should not justify undoing the long-standing conservation
policies. Affordable housing must NOT come at the expense of conservation. I urge you
NOT to support this project.
Sincerely,
Beth Day
From:Geneva Harlin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:58:49 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses which I urge you
not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major
wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see
that they are proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its
conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing! I support affordable housing,
but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by
only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. I
appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Geneva Harlin
From:Max Beverly
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:50:12 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle.
Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Max Beverly
From:Dani Winns
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:39:41 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
From:Alexia Plankey
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:39:13 PM
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I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion
of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a
development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires
nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation lands with birds,
panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of
affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its
conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable
housing!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alexia Plankey
From:Shirley Moredock
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:59:13 PM
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!!! The people of Florida do not want anymore development!!!! We need people in office that
will listen to us and protect this beautiful state!
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Shirley Moredock
From:Danielle Pace Kreis
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:14:25 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle.
As a wildlife veterinarian who has cared for animals in the aftermath of development, I have
seen first hand the detrimental effects on them and us.
Please deny this project, for us and for our special ecosystem.
Sincerely,
Danielle Pace Kreis, DVM
Scales to Tails Veterinary Services LLC
From:Annick Smart
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:59:15 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict project on January 13. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation
land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by
permanent conservation as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I
support affordable housing, but not at the expense of conservation. We need BOTH
conservation and affordable housing! Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water
quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings.
I appreciate your consideration. Sincerely,
Annick Smart
From:Camila Vallejo
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:20:02 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Camila
From:O
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:46:34 AM
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Good morning!
I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in
a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation
lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of
affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use
policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Valerie Ochoa
A native Collier County resident
From:Rebecca Troop
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 4:28:21 PM
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Dear Commissioner: I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project which conflicts with
your current good Rural Fringe plan. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Troop
From:Genesis Gaspar-Vazquez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:07:34 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here - a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project - thank you.
Sincerely,
Genesis GV
From:Charlotte Schneider
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation, Further Endangers Important Habitats
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:17:18 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road
development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn
frequently. It is critically endangered habitat for dozens of types of wildlife, including the Florida
Panther, keystone species gopher tortoise, & so many more. While I enthusiastically agree that Naples
needs affordable housing, this is simply not the place. It has been designated for conservation for over
twenty years and should remain so.
Additionally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings. To even
consider this would be an absolute travesty. The people of Collier County do not want this. Please stop
selling out to developers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Charlotte Schneider
Raffia Preserve
From:Heather Curtis
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development Conflicts with Conservation, Further Endangers Important Habitats
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:56:35 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
As a resident of Collier County (let’s hear it for District 4!!), I ask you to please vote “no” on
the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of
wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn frequently. It is critically endangered
habitat for dozens of types of wildlife, including the Florida Panther, keystone species
gopher tortoise, & so many more. While I enthusiastically agree that Naples needs
affordable housing, this is simply not the place. It has been designated for conservation
for over twenty years and should remain so.
Additionally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing
littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake
plantings.
To even consider this project as a whole would be an absolute travesty. The people of
Collier County to not want this. Please stop selling out to developers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Heather Curtis
Berkshire lakes
From:Dawna Holowell
To:Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:Sabal Palm Development conflicts with conservation - Do Not Approve
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:16:01 AM
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Dear Members of the Collier County Board of Commissioners,
I am writing as a full-time resident of Collier County to respectfully urge you to deny the
proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict project scheduled for consideration on the January
13 agenda. My concerns are grounded in specific, evidence-based objections related to
conservation, endangered species habitats, and essential infrastructure gaps that would be
exacerbated by this development.
The project site is currently designated as protected conservation and citrus groves under the
Rural Fringe program due to its critical location within a large network of wetlands, flow
ways, and habitats for endangered species. According to the Collier County Rural Fringe
Mixed Use District Report (2022), over 60% of the area surrounding South Naples Citrus
Grove is classified as “Regionally Significant Wetlands,” which serve as essential corridors
for the endangered Florida panther and wood stork . The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s
2021 Habitat Conservation Plan emphasizes that this region supports approximately 10% of
the remaining panther population in Florida, underscoring the site’s ecological importance.
Furthermore, the developer’s proposal to limit littoral plantings to only 7% of stormwater lake
shorelines falls well below Collier County’s minimum requirement of 30%. Littoral zones are
proven to improve water quality and provide habitat for native species; studies published in
the Journal of Environmental Management (Vol. 284, 2021) indicate that increasing native
plant coverage in stormwater lakes can reduce nutrient runoff by up to 40% and boost
biodiversity by 25%. Reducing this requirement would directly undermine the water filtration
and wildlife support functions these lakes are intended to provide.
Collier County is already experiencing significant strain on its infrastructure due to ongoing
development. Data from the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2024 Transportation
Needs Assessment reveals that traffic congestion on County Road 951 and US-41 has
increased by 18% in the past three years, with average commute times rising to 32 minutes.
Emergency services are similarly stretched; the Collier County Fire and EMS Response
Report (2023) notes response times in South Naples are now 15% above the county average.
Area hospitals, including Physicians Regional Medical Center, have reported patient
occupancy rates exceeding 90%, while local schools such as Manatee Elementary and Middle
are operating at 110% capacity (Collier County Public Schools Enrollment Data, 2024).
Introducing another large-scale development without concurrent investments in roads,
emergency services, healthcare, schools, and grocery access will exacerbate these challenges,
potentially compromising public safety and quality of life for existing residents.
Introducing another large-scale development without concurrent investments in roads,
emergency services, healthcare, schools, and grocery access will exacerbate these challenges,
potentially compromising public safety and quality of life for existing residents.
In summary, I respectfully request that the Board deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
proposal in favor of evidence-based conservation, responsible infrastructure planning, and
sustainable growth practices. This approach will safeguard the unique natural resources and
ensure the long-term well-being of Collier County residents and wildlife.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to our community’s future.
Sincerely,
Dawnalee Holowell
3241 22nd Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120
(407) 257-4988
From:janeskaty1997
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:33:38 PM
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Mr. Bill McDaniel,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of
regional conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Coming from someone who
lived off of Sabal Palm before Verona Walk, who has experienced the true Collier County,
had livestock and land, I urge you to please deny this project.
Sincerely,
Katy Janes
From:Benjamin Glick
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal palm
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:55:27 AM
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Bill,
No to development of conservation land even if is privately owned
Benjamin Glick MD
From:Kathryn Haley
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Sabal Palm Road development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:39:37 AM
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Good evening,
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the
Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has
been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because
it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small
amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies.
Please DO NOT approve this project in this place. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Haley
2343 16th St NE
Naples, Fl 34120
From:Parker Hansen
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:bcornell@audubonwe.org; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Re-Zoning 341 Sabal Palm Rd. Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 1:34:25 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Orange Grove
parcel in East Naples for redevelopment into approximately 423 single-family homes.
While I understand that this proposal may represent a financial windfall for the current
property owners, it also represents a decision that runs counter to the long-term integrity of our
county’s comprehensive growth strategy. If there were ever an opportunity for the
Commission to demonstrate its commitment to smart growth, environmental protection, and
responsible land-use planning, this is it.
This land currently serves as a natural buffer against unchecked urban sprawl. Once that line is
crossed, it cannot be undone. Approving dense residential development in this location sets a
precedent that weakens the very framework designed to guide sustainable growth in Collier
County.
There are viable alternatives that deserve serious consideration. Preservation through
programs such as Conservation 20/20 would protect the environmental value of this land while
honoring the community’s desire to maintain the character and balance of East Naples. The
lack of meaningful community support for this redevelopment further underscores the need to
pause and reassess the broader consequences of this decision.
Growth is inevitable. Sprawl is not.
I respectfully urge you to oppose the rezoning of this parcel and to protect this land as a
buffer, a resource, and a statement that Collier County remains committed to thoughtful,
disciplined, and environmentally responsible planning.
Thank you for your time and for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Parker Hansen
Managing Broker
DomainRealty.Com, LLC
Cell: 239-200-7149
Email: broker@domainrealty.com
24031 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 101
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
From:Cardinale
To:Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders
Subject:Request to Deny Sabal Palm Road Development (January 13 Agenda)
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:08:17 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am a resident of Collier County and am writing to respectfully request that you deny
approval of the Sabal Palm Road development currently scheduled on your January 13 agenda.
This large site has appropriately been designated for protected conservation and citrus groves
under the Rural Fringe program. It lies within a significant area of wetlands, natural flowways,
and endangered species habitat, and its current designation reflects long-standing, thoughtful
planning intended to preserve these critical environmental resources.
The developer is seeking to undo these conservation protections based primarily on the
inclusion of a relatively small number of affordable housing units within a 423-unit
development. While affordable housing is important, it should not be used to justify
overturning established conservation policies that protect irreplaceable land and ecosystems.
Approving this project would conflict with the County’s existing Rural Fringe plan and
weaken the integrity of a conservation framework that has served Collier County well. I
respectfully urge you to uphold the current plan and deny this development.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cardinale
6220 Compart Isle Drive
Naples, FL 34113
From:Nathalie O
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Request to Deny Proposed Sabal Palm Road Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 4:10:08 PM
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To whom it may concern,
Your January 13 agenda includes a proposed development on Sabal Palm
Road consisting of 423 homes, which I strongly urge you not to support.
This site is currently a citrus grove surrounded by extensive conservation
lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. The combination of
wetlands, forests, and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique and
reflects the region’s long-standing conservation approach, a balanced
landscape without residential development placed in the middle of it. I
respectfully ask that this project be denied.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Nathalie Ortiz
natyortiz001@gmail.com
786 488 0172
From:Paulina Casati
To:Rick LoCastro
Subject:Request to deny development and explain vote regarding panther habitat
Date:Sunday, January 18, 2026 4:27:18 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing as a Florida resident regarding your vote to continue negotiations on a proposed
housing development located within primary and secondary Florida panther habitat.
This land was designated for conservation because it is critical to the survival of an
endangered species with a population of roughly 200 individuals. Development within these
corridors represents a permanent loss—one that cannot be offset by mitigation, negotiation, or
future planning.
I am asking two things clearly and directly:
First, I urge you to deny this development rather than revisit it later. Delaying a decision does
not protect the land—it keeps it vulnerable.
Second, I request a clear explanation as to why you did not support full protection of these
conservation areas. What factors outweighed the ecological, legal, and public commitments
already in place? If economic considerations played a role, how do you justify prioritizing
short-term financial gain over irreversible environmental loss and long-term public interest?
Conservation plans are only meaningful if they are upheld when challenged. Allowing
exceptions for development undermines public trust and weakens Florida’s broader
conservation framework, including the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
The survival of the Florida panther, our state animal, depends on decisive leadership that
protects habitat at the source—not after it has been compromised.
I look forward to your response and to understanding how this decision aligns with your
responsibility to protect Florida’s natural resources for present and future generations.
Respectfully,
Paulina Casati
St. Petersburg, Florida
From:Michelle B
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Reject the Sabal Palm development
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:08:09 PM
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Dear Bill McDaniel,
In the early 1990s, fewer than THIRTY Florida panther individuals remained in the wild. Let's
not reach that point again.
Vehicle collision is the #1 cause of death in the Florida panther.
This Jan 13, Reject the 341 Sabal Palm Road housing development project being considered
on panther habitat. We cannot degrade this land and increase the risk of car collisions for
panthers. Development also increases flooding for nearby communities.
Protect our wildlife, our drivers, our environment, and our homes.
Florida residents, like myself, are deeply invested in panther conservation. We want to see
increased protection of native wildlife, not less. Please represent our values.
Thank you,
Michelle
From:Marlo Hunt
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Reject Sabal Palm Development & Protect Vital Habitat
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:12:41 PM
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I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
development scheduled for a vote on January 13.
This proposal would convert the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove—currently conservation
and protected agricultural land—into 423 residential units surrounded by permanent
conservation lands, including the 70,000-acre Picayune Strand State Forest. This area is part of
a vital regional mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and endangered species habitat that
supports Florida panthers, wood storks, and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
The land must and does burn regularly as part of responsible land management. Placing 423
homes in the middle of this fire-dependent ecosystem is incompatible with public safety and
land stewardship. Development here would severely hinder prescribed burning throughout the
region, increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires rather than reducing it.
While I recognize the county’s urgent need for affordable housing—and strongly support
sustainable, equitable housing solutions—affordable housing must not come at the expense of
conservation. We need both, and this project places development pressure in a location
fundamentally unsuitable for dense residential use.
Additionally, the developer’s request to reduce stormwater lake littoral plantings from the
required 30% to just 7% is deeply concerning. Native littoral vegetation is essential for
maintaining water quality, removing pollutants, and preventing harmful algae blooms.
Weakening these standards threatens downstream ecosystems and public health.
Approving this project would set a dangerous precedent by prioritizing short-term
development over long-term environmental protection, public safety, and water quality. I
respectfully urge you to vote against the 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict proposal and instead
support development strategies that align with conservation, resilience, and truly sustainable
community planning.
Thank you for your time and for your responsibility in protecting Collier County’s natural
heritage for future generations.
Sincerely,
Marlo Hunt
From:paola pastran
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; dan.kowl@collier.gov; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Reflections on Development Decisions and Our Responsibility to Future Generations
Date:Monday, January 19, 2026 11:35:08 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
A TikTok video recently caught my attention regarding a commissioner’s hearing about the
proposed development of new buildings in a protected area. It led me to reflect deeply and ask
a simple but important question: when is a good time to stop? When do we stop prioritizing
money and convenience and start prioritizing our real responsibilities?
As people entrusted with stewardship over this land, we hold a responsibility that goes beyond
numbers, projects, or short-term economic gains. Our duty is to care for the world as a whole:
people, ecosystems, animals, and natural resources. This responsibility extends not only to
current residents, but also to future generations who will inherit the consequences of the
decisions made today.
Caring for people and citizens also means caring for the places where they live, what they see
every day, and how they connect with nature. The environments we protect—or fail to protect
—directly affect quality of life, mental health, and the sense of belonging within a community.
My concern is that approving development in protected or sensitive areas does more than
impact a single project. It sets a precedent that opens the door for other developers to present
case after case, each one justified as an exception, until the original purpose of protection is
quietly eroded. What begins as one approval can become a pattern that is difficult to reverse.
Rather than continuing down that path, I believe the County has an opportunity to lead
differently. Instead of defaulting to rezoning and construction, the County could work
collaboratively with landowners to evaluate alternative uses for these lands—such as new
types of agricultural planting, conservation-based projects, public parks, ecological reserves,
or other forms of development that preserve the integrity of the land while still serving the
community.
Finally, I respectfully believe that anyone facing decisions of this magnitude—decisions that
affect not just today’s economy but tomorrow’s world—should consider seeking divine
guidance, from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of all earth. Leadership is not only about
making popular or profitable decisions, but about making thoughtful, conscientious ones that
align with higher principles of responsibility, care, and stewardship.
These decisions may not win friends in business circles, but they honor a deeper calling: to
protect, to preserve, and to act with wisdom for the good of all.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rodrianna Paola Pastran
Psalm 24
Of David. A psalm.
1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
2 for he founded it on the seas
and established it on the waters.
--
Rodrianna Pastran 786-307-2742
From:Lois Lehning
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Re: vote No!
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:47:49 AM
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> The questioned site lies within primary Florida panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers
may not den in citrus groves, they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that
can span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for already developed
lands just to the west of it
>
> Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with dense residential and
commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the opposite direction — marching east toward the
Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier County should they
approve it.
>
> This is the moment for residents and friends of Florida’s wildlife to stand up and say NO.
>
> PLEASE, vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
From:Meg O"H
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Re: Sabal Palm Development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 6:26:21 AM
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As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423
unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone
conservation lands
that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and
should
remain so.
Thank you – sincerely,
Meg O'Hearn
Naples FL 34102
From:Kathryn Haley
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Re: Sabal Palm Road development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 2:39:56 AM
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Sent!! Thanks!!!! Xoxo
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Monday, January 12, 2026, 2:39 AM, Kathryn Haley <kathrynhaley@ymail.com> wrote:
Good evening,
I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please
deny the Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13
agenda. This large site has been designated properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe
program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and
endangered species habitats.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due
to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies.
Please DO NOT approve this project in this place. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Haley
2343 16th St NE
Naples, Fl 34120
From:Julissa Ocampo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:Re: Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:05:00 PM
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I believe my attachment is not accessible, here is the link:
https://data.labins.org/mapping/FNAI_BioMatrix/GridSearch.cfm?
sel_id=42016,41644&extent=632065.3977,233292.1049,635284.0857,234901.4478
Regards,
Julissa Ocampo
Jocampo101123@gmail.com
On Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Julissa Ocampo <jocampo101123@gmail.com> wrote:
Good evening county commissioners
I'm writing to express my opposition to the proposed development located at 341 Sabal Palm
Rd.
As I'm sure you know this proposed subdivision is set to occur on a variety of habitats,
including our prized wetlands and flood plains.
The addition of impermeable surfaces and removal of recharge areas, along with the reckless
reduction of littoral plantings to 7% from the required 30% coverage, will create issues that
are detrimental to the longevity of Florida's natural areas.
This proposed subdivision puts our native wildlife at risk, including but not limited to,
gopher tortoises, Florida panthers, eastern indigo snakes, wood storks and red-cockaded
woodpeckers. The mitigation costs associated with the relocation of tortoises on its own, is
outrageous. I have attached FNAI's biodiversity matrix for the area at which the proposal is
located at.
I live in an area that unfortunately suffers a lot of flooding due to the addition of
impermeable surfaces. Water has no where to go when it rains. It pools in areas that are at a
lower elevation, such as dredged and filled wetlands. I fear the same may happen here, as
nature never forgets.
I would also like to note that Floridians are tired of the unnecessary development of our
natura areas. The past year has been filled with unnecessary development proposals and
deep frustration from the public. I use the proposed land swap from Pasco county and cabot,
the prosed land swamp of guana river preserve, and the proposed development of our state
parks as examples.
I ask that my email be added to the public record, and that you listen to general public.
Julissa Ocampo
Jocampo101123@gmail.com
From:Brittany
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Public comment request
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:00:59 PM
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Good afternoon Mr.McDaniel,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to deny or reconsider the
proposed development of the 350-home subdivision in the
Everglades, particularly within the territory of the endangered Florida
panther.
The Everglades is not just a unique and irreplaceable ecosystem; it
is a critical refuge for the Florida panther, one of the most
endangered mammals in our country. Fragmenting this habitat with
large-scale residential development will have devastating
consequences for the species and the broader ecological health of
the region.
We ask that the county take a stand for conservation and the
protection of endangered species by halting this subdivision project.
Instead, we encourage exploring alternative locations that do not
threaten vital wildlife corridors and seeking community-supported
conservation solutions.
Thank you for considering this urgent request. Our shared natural
heritage and the future of the Florida panther depend on thoughtful,
responsible planning.
Sincerely,
Brittany Elston
2615 Staples Avenue Key West Fl
33030
Employed with The Key West Wildlife Center
From:Erin Chancey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Public Comment – January 13 BCC
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:49:29 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am submitting this email as a formal public comment for the January 13, 2026 Collier
County Board of County Commissioners meeting regarding the proposed development into
wetlands and Everglades-adjacent lands.
Collier County’s livability and long-term stability are tied directly to its natural environment.
Continued development into fragile ecosystems erodes community character, increases
flooding risk, and places additional strain on public infrastructure and services.
With so much wetland loss already, each additional approval brings irreversible consequences.
Growth should occur where infrastructure exists, not at the expense of ecosystems that protect
residents and provide habitat for endangered species like the Florida panther.
I urge you to vote against this proposal.
Please include this comment in the official public record for the January 13, 2026 Board of
County Commissioners meeting.
Sincerely,
Tampa, Florida
From:Ashten Cales
To:Burt Saunders; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:Public Comment – Jan 13, 2026 Wetlands Development Vote
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:25:40 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to submit a formal public comment regarding the January 13,
2026 vote on proposed development in wetlands and Everglades-adjacent
land.
I spent this past holiday season at Everglades National Park with my
husband and stayed at Flamingo Campground while traveling by RV.
During that time, we hiked, kayaked, and biked through the park, attended
ranger-led programs, looked up at the incredible night sky and learned
more about the ongoing work required to protect this ecosystem than I ever
had before.
We spent time watching birds, saw crocodiles along the mangroves, and
learned about species like tree snails and how dependent they are on intact
habitat. Rangers and locals alike were very open about how much effort it
takes just to maintain what remains of the Everglades, especially with
increasing flooding and habitat loss. That experience made the scale of
what is at stake very clear.
Because of that, I am strongly opposed to any proposal that would allow
further development in wetlands or Everglades-adjacent areas. These lands
already provide flood protection, water filtration, and critical habitat. Once
they are developed, those functions are lost permanently, and the long-term
costs do not disappear. They are pushed onto the public.
I urge you to reject this development proposal and to prioritize
conservation and long-term planning. The Everglades matter not just as a
park, but as a living system that supports communities across South
Florida.
Please include this comment in the official public record for the January 13,
2026 meeting.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Ashten Klappa-Cales
From:xXDifferences xX
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; BCCComments@collierclerk.com
Subject:PROTECT THE EVERGLADES
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 4:06:21 PM
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DON’T PUSH THE LINE OF DEVELOPMENT DEEPER INTO THE PROTECTED
EVERGLADES IT’S STUPID. MESSING UP NATURE FOR HOUSES PEOPLE CANNOT
AFORD NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU CLAIM TO SAY ITLL BE AFFORDABLE.
EVEN IF IT WAS AFFORDABLE THIS IS DISGRACEFUL,
From:maynay2008@outlook.com
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Protect Our Everglades!!!
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:21:44 PM
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Good Afternoon,
I urge everyone to protect out Everglades! Please do not allow more development within
my belovide state. We have some of the most unique wildlife in the world, and it would
be ruined by an expansion to build apartnmnets and conduminums. We need to protect
our Florida Panthers along with the rest of our endangered species. Could you image
having the Florida Panthers NHL team or FIU Panthers without having any living panthers
left. Panthers would be in direct danger if this development occurs. So I ask for all of you
again to think about voting for more development to occur in our lovely Florida home.
Thank You,
Haley N
From:LESLIE ROZIC
To:Rick.LoCasto@collier.gov; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Protect our Everglades!
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:16:50 PM
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I was incredibly sad to hear the potential plans to extend developments of another 169 acres of
protected Everglades land in Collier County. This land is home to the native Florida Panther
which is nearing extinction, where only 150 panthers remain in the Everglades. Having
Florida roots and vacationed in every part of this state, from Marco Island to the Panhandle,
Key West to St. Augustine, and everywhere in between, my family values natural Florida and
the amazing variety of species. Visitors come to this part of the state every year to enjoy our
warm climate and natural beauty. The land being proposed to develop is already home to so
many animal and plant lives! Continuing this development irreversibly hurts our thriving
ecosystems.
Please preserve our native Florida landscape. We don’t need any more concrete jungles.
Sincerely,
Leslie A. Rozic
From:steven ALSINA
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Protect Conservation Land in Rural Fringe - Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:41:47 AM
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Collier County Commission,
As a nearby resident, I’m reaching out to urge you to not approve the proposed
conversion of the
South Naples Citrus Grove to a 423-home development.
This parcel of land has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus
groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a large area of wetlands,
flowways and endangered species habitats. We ought to do everything we can to protect
our environment and reserve agricultural lands to save the citrus industry. Instead, the
developer and their proposal wants to undo the conservation protection plan for their
own personal gain, and sucker you into it by promising a small amount of affordable
units mixed into a 423 unit development. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-
standing conservation policies and harming Florida’s unique, valuable, and fragile
ecosystem. There is plenty of room for new construction on already-developed land
closer to population centers (which is begging to be revitalized) that isn’t on protected
land; stand up to protect wild Florida!
Thank you,
Steven Alsina
From:bpolk938
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Proposed Land use changes
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:14:15 PM
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Gentleman,
I urge you to please vote NO on the proposed land use changes for the 169 acre South Naples
Citrus Grove.
This is key land for the preservation of the Florida Panther habitat.
I urge you to make the proper environmental decision.
Thank you,
Brian Polk
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To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Proposed development on Sabal Palm Road for 423 houses- Please vote to Deny
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:23:57 PM
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Commissioner McDaniels,
We wanted to share our concerns with you regarding the conversion of the Sabal
Palms citrus grove to a subdivision of 423 houses. As you are aware this area is
surrounded nearby with conservation lands. The Picayune Strand State Forest to the
east is required too periodically do prescribed fires to maintain the habitat and to
ensure that fuel loads do not accumulate to the point that a significant wildfire might
endanger nearby homes and property. Also, as we know, smoke on the Alley or in a
neighborhood is considered a health issue for many and has occurred. So, we
consider this proposed Sabal Palm Road development to be in an inappropriate
location.
We need to keep the Rural Fringe Conservation Land Plan in place in order to ensure
"smart" growth and protection of our rapidly threatened
remaining woods.
While we need more affordable housing in Collier, there are better locations. WE
must not allow the affordable housing issue to jeopardize conservation lands.
Please use your vote to deny this proposal. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Franklin & Kathy Adams
761 15th Street N.W.
Naples, Fl. 34120
From:RGB 3
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:Proposed development
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:05:54 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the
middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project. We need to stop this land grab by
developers. Thank you for your time, Ronald Bowen
From:Tammy S
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Proposed agenda for January 13
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:21:25 PM
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Your agenda on January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of
lots of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands,
forests and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely,
Miss Tammy Sanford
From:Ed Rozic
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Proposal to Rezone the South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:45:06 PM
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Gentlemen,
I am writing to express my concern with the proposal to rezone the 169 acres of the
South Naples Citrus Grove from agricultural to residential. As a visitor to the Naples
area, I have noticed the continued development, sprawl, and ever-increasing traffic.
The developer's plan for up to 423 additional homes would only worsen the situation.
Growth seems to be inevitable here in the state of Florida. However, it should also be
responsible. Protecting the environment, habitat, and preservation of what little
remaining "green space" there is left should also be of importance.
Anyway, I appreciate your consideration regarding this matter at today's meeting. I
kindly ask you to please vote "No" on the proposed rezoning change.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ed Rozic
From:Stephanie Ochoa
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Preserving Picayune State Forest and the surrounding land
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 5:36:08 PM
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Hello,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you NOT to support.
Please protect Picayune State Forest and the surrounding area. I have ridden my horse at this
well-preserved forest. It was beautiful and a wonderful time that I would not want to see
ruined by greedy developers. Someone has to stop the constant plowing down of the last
remaining wildlife areas for our future generations to enjoy the area.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Ochoa
Resident of Port St. Lucie
From:Lucas Da Silva
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Plz vote no.
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:21:03 PM
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Im thirty three and an contractor and man of nature. We don't need more houses.The
environment is already all damaged because of us, we need less buildings and more nature.
keep the water and environment clean by keeping humans aways from this cashgrab.
From:Connor Cochrane
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please, don’t continue with the development of the Sabal Palm urban project (Born and raised in Lee county)
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 12:22:59 PM
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Hey everyone, my names Connor Cochrane and I’ve lived here, in the fort Myers and Cape
Coral area, all my life. I’ve seen so much change in the last 24 years of my life, let alone
just the last 10 or even 5 where things have really been booming, and it’s so disheartening
and depressing seeing the amazing home town feeling city I once knew, now looking line a
concrete jungle.
That’s the biggest reason I still visit nature parks like the Everglades or the cypress slough,
because I want to see the beautiful nature and wild life that still exist here, the rare chance
you see a Florida panther, a group of manatees, or any native species you almost never see
in the “city”, and with it becoming more built every day it means it’s coming with a huge
determinant to the wildlife and all around eco health having a huuuge decline. I genuinely
miss going outside and seeing overgrown bushes and trees as far as the eye could see just a
couple of blocks down the road. It was an escape from the reality of “real life” (school,
home life, bullies, etc.) and I would use it any chance I got.
So please, as someone that’s seen this place become something, I personally think, it never
should have. Don’t hurt the beauty that’s still left in this state.
Sincerely,
Connor Cochrane
239-634-5469
From:Heather Williamson
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Vote No to Sabal Palm Development Project
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:05:01 AM
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I am a resident of Collier County and I am asking you to please consider carefully your decision regarding the 341
Sabal Palm development. I understand that we need more affordable housing, but this is not the right location.
I have been a volunteer for both The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and Rookery Bay for many years and know
first hand that many people come to Collier County to see natural areas. You would be surprised how many people
we get, from all over the world, just to take a walk on Briggs Boardwalk to see nature. They share that they are glad
that these areas still exist. They also ask us if there are any other nature walks or areas that we can recommend.
These areas are slowly disappearing.
In conclusion, this particular mix of wet lands, forests, and agriculture is what makes Collier County unique, and it
needs to stay untouched.
Please, please deny this project, we need to keep this area natural.
Thank you,
Heather Williamson
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From:Alex Brennan
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Vote NO to rezone 341 Sabal Palm Rd
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:38:11 AM
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Dear County Commissioner,
I ask you to please please vote NO for land use change for the 341 Sample Palm Rd.
They are sending lands for a reason and must be preserved for our wildlife.
Thank you so very much for the consideration!
Respectfully,
Alexandra Brennan
Homeowner, North Belle Meade
From:kmossk
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on Sabal Palm Road Rezone
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:50:31 AM
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Dear Commissioner: For years we have been hearing how property owners have the right to
build on their properties. We get it. But this is where the rubber hits the road! This is where
you get to show us how you are trying to preserve as much of Collier County paradise
as possible. This is a REZONE. This is on you! It's in your hands! Please VOTE NO on the
Sabal Palm Rezone.
Karen Kocses
Collier County resident since 1978.
Thank you.
From:cbsos@aol.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall
Cc:Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders
Subject:Please Vote No on Sabal Palm on Tuesday
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:42:40 AM
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The agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 unneeded houses which I urge you not to support. This once fruitful and thriving citrus
grove is in the middle of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That
mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and needs to be preserved.
Please deny this project.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Claire and Mark Strong,
both Collier County Republicans who vote for wildlife.
From:Sam B
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on land-use change proposal
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:36:57 AM
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I am a Florida resident, and I am adding my voice to others requesting that you vote "no" on the
proposal to convert the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road) into 423
residences.
First, this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land completely
undermines the RLSA program and its purpose — long promoted by the County as the “ecologically
sound” way of regulating where development in Collier County takes place. It opens land that was
meant to protect wildlife and water resources to dense residential development.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field,” but the site lies within primary Florida panther
habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers may not den in citrus groves, they routinely
use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that can span 20 miles. This
undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for already developed lands just
to the west of it
Sam Battin
From:Karin
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on land-change use
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:40:49 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
Please, I urge you as a Florida resident with family dating back 7 generations, to protect our
state from over development. The beauty of Florida’s natural habitat and its wild animals
especially the endangered panther is being quickly eroded with over population, for profit and
what’s sorely becoming a concrete jungle.
Please vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
Florida has always been such a beautiful state and not because of the sprawling
housing development but because of its wildlife. The beaches are great but what truly
makes Florida precious, especially to its long time residents, is its interior habitat
that’s very unique to this state.
Again, I urge you to please vote no on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South
Naples Citrus Grove.
Thank You,
Karin Zambrano
From:Evan Josza
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Vote No on Everglades Land Development Proposal
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:09:52 AM
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Dear Commissioner,
I’m writing ahead of Tuesday’s meeting because I’m deeply concerned about the proposal to
develop 169 acres of protected Everglades land for 350 new homes.
This land is not just “open space.” It is critical Florida panther habitat, and with roughly only
150 panthers left, every acre matters. Once this land is developed, it’s gone forever. No
mitigation or promise of future conservation can replace a connected, living ecosystem that
wildlife depends on to survive.
I understand the pressures to grow and develop, but there are places where growth simply
should not happen. The Everglades and panther corridors are among the most irreplaceable
natural resources we have in Collier County—and they are part of what makes this place
special to begin with.
Please consider the long-term consequences of this decision. Short-term development gains
are not worth the permanent loss of protected land and the increased risk to an already
endangered species. Many residents are paying close attention to this vote and are counting on
you to stand up for conservation, responsible planning, and future generations.
I respectfully urge you to oppose this development and protect this land.
Thank you for your time and for listening to the voices of your constituents.
Sincerely,
Evan Josza
From:Jane Schlesinger
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on development of South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:45:10 PM
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Please vote no on the development of this property. This is important property for our remaining panther habitat.
When is it going to be time to say that we have done enough development on our last parcels of land? When can we
enjoy our beautiful state instead of constantly fighting traffic?
I don’t know a single resident who is not fed up with the never ending development in Southwest Florida. Please
vote no.
Thank you,
Jane Schlesinger
From:Alex & Carolina Rosales
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:PLEASE Vote NO on any land-use changes at 341 Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:34:35 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on any land-use changes that would allow
development of the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove at 341 Sabal Palm Road.
This property is currently designated as sending lands under Collier County’s Rural
Lands Stewardship Area program. Reclassifying this land as receiving land
undermines the purpose and credibility of the program and sets a dangerous
precedent for future development decisions.
This land lies within Florida panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. It also
sits adjacent to some of the most important conservation lands in Florida, including
Picayune Strand State Forest, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida
Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Once
developed, this cannot be restored.
In addition to its wildlife value, this undeveloped land provides critical flood control
and aquifer recharge for already developed areas to the west. Converting it into 423
residences places both natural systems and existing communities at greater risk.
Just like Broward County, Collier County is rapidly marching east toward the
Everglades. Approving this project would be a deeply short-sighted decision with
irreversible consequences for wildlife, water resources, and the character of our
region.
I respectfully ask you to uphold the intent of the RLSA program, protect Florida
panther habitat, and vote NO on this proposal.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Alex Rosales & family
Naples, FL 34117
From:Sharon Sigethy
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road (!)
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:55:51 PM
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Please do NOT allow more development in an area that even the county has decided
should not be developed.
The developer claims this is “just an old citrus field.” This site lies within primary Florida
panther habitat and is actively used by panthers! While the panthers may not permanently
live in the citrus groves, they routinely use these agricultural lands in their range during
nighttime hunts (which may cover over 20 miles!) This undeveloped land also serves as
flood control and aquifer recharge for already developed lands just to the west of it.
Please listen to scientists. Please listen to the experts on land use. Please listen to
residents who live in the area and must deal with all the additional traffic, pollution, and
displaced wildlife that this development would bring.
Please consider how off-putting all this development in Florida is to people who might
consider visiting the state on vacation. People decide where to travel based on the wildlife,
open space, and natural character of an area they might visit. The minute they see things
being paved over, and see the traffic they would have to deal with, they decide to take their
vacation dollars and travel elsewhere.
Please, you MUST vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road!
Thank you.
Sharon Coughlin
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Subject:Please Vote No on 341 Sabal Palm Road Amendment
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 1:30:25 PM
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Good Afternoon, Commissioner LoCastro,
My name is KC Zytkiewicz ,I’m writing today and hope to be at the meeting tomorrow
Monday 1/13 because I care deeply about the future of Collier County.
The land at 341 Sabal Palm Road sits right next to the Picayune Strand State Forest,
surrounded by conservation areas that are for protecting the natural spaces that make this place
special, regional water quality and habitat for vulnerable species, in Collier County and
surrounding Picayune and Everglades, several animals are currently threatened or endangered
due to ongoing overdevelopment, including the Florida Panther which lives on those lands(
videos enclosed below), and various bird species such as the Red cockaded
Woodpecker, Everglades Snail Kite and Wood Stork all in area and struggling. Along
with others in collier county ie: American Crocodile, West Indian Manatee, Cape Sable
Seaside Sparrow. That’s just the animals that are threatened as many others are struggling all
because of habitat /resource loss from urban development and the destruction it brings when
we stop caring to protect these lands, important waterways, topography and it’s importance to
everything. Several plant species are also at risk, such as the brittle thatch palm and Florida
thatch palm, primarily due to habitat loss from over development contributing to their decline.
Once land like this is developed, and the barriers to protect it are not upheld, we don’t get it
back or fix the damages it creates. It’s a slide in the wrong direction that should not happen.
For more than 20 years, Collier County has done something rare and admirable—we’ve held
the line on sprawl in the Rural Fringe by requiring Transferable Development Rights. That
policy has worked because it’s been fair and consistent. Making an exception now sends the
message that those protections are optional.This is something that must not be allowed.
I support some affordable housing.. But using that subject to justify waiving long-standing
environmental safeguards in Collier puts two important priorities in conflict when they don’t
have to be. We can—and should—do better.
I’m asking you, respectfully, to protect what past leaders fought hard to preserve, and to
ensure future generations inherit a Collier county that values smart growth, the delicate
ecosystem we are blessed to have, clean water, and the protection of the threatened/
endangered wildlife that remains at risk from poor human decision. Much like allowing
standards to slide.
Please vote NO on this amendment and show not only me, but the countless others who feel
the same, that we can count on you when it matters most.
Thank you for your time, listening, and for your continued service to protecting Collier
County. Look forward to hearing back from you on the matter.
Sincerely,
K C Z , Be Blessed, Be Kind, Be Love
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From:Judy Lenart
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO on 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:31:47 PM
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Dear Sir,
I am a full time, year round resident of Collier County and urge you to not approve the
proposed conversion of the South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for
a development because it is in a flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of
a large region of conservation lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are
proposing a small amount of affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon
its conservation land-use policies. We need BOTH conservation and affordable housing!
We need to slow down the urban sprawl and protect our natural lands - you have the POWER
to do so!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Judy Lenart
2074 Sevilla Way
Naples, FL 34109
From:Cyndi Markovich
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please vote NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:17:00 AM
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PLEASE vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
Cyndi Markovich
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From:Cara B
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Vote Against This on Tuesday
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:58:06 AM
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Hello there,
My name is Cara Brown. I am a local long time Collier County resident. I was born and raised here and have lived
here my entire life. I love our wildlife and the nature here. It is very diverse and beautiful. With that being said, I
implore you to not push past the line of development further into the protected Everglades. I am unable to attend
Tuesday, January 13th to speak my concerns and ask for your vote against this, but I will explain my request here.
It is the habitat to one of many of Florida’s beautiful creatures, the Florida panther, and they’re already running out
of room. We must do our best to protect them as we have that responsibility sharing the earth with them. I
understand we have a lot more tourism here and more people coming down every year, however there are so many
apartment complexes and homes already empty. The cost of living is so high in these even though the demand for
places to live is also high. Maybe we should address these issues and find a way to lower the cost of living instead of
building even more housing into our dwindling natural habitats. Eventually we will build so far that we will have
nothing left and it’ll be too late to fix it. I know I love Florida for its beautiful nature and I know many other people
do, too. I will end with this plea;
Please, vote against pushing for more development on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 and keep the protected
Everglades protected.
Thank you.
Cara Brown
From:pam sasser
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Vote "No" on Sabal Palm Rd. DEVELOPMENT
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:52:15 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel, I ask you to please vote “No” on the proposed 423-unit Sabal Palm
Road development. These 169 acres that are designated as conservation land are in the midst of
a wildfire-prone area that must burn frequently. For over twenty years this land has been
preserved for conservation and should remain so. Please Deny..
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pamela Sasser
333 7th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
From:karina santamaria
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:PLEASE Uphold Conservation Land Plan in Rural Fringe
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:12:46 AM
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Good morning, I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny
the Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated
properly as
protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part
of a big area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation
protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in
this place.
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From:Miriam Harboo
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders
Subject:Please uphold conservation land in Sabal Palms
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:19:31 PM
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I call upon your hearts and minds to not approve the proposed conversion of the
South Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is in a
flowway, which has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of
conservation lands with
birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of affordable
housing, this
should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use policies. That mix of
wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here
– a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project –these choices to protect the planet that
we all live on is more imporfant than instant gratification and profit.
With love, Miriam Harbour
From:Isabelle Oleck
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Protect the Everglades
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:44:18 AM
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Dear Commissioner Bill,
I’m writing with deep concern about the proposed development of 169 acres of
protected Everglades land that also serves as critical Florida panther habitat.
This land is more than acreage, it is part of Florida’s soul. It holds generations of
natural history, supports one of the most endangered species in the country, and
protects the water, land, and future of our state. With fewer than 150 panthers left,
every remaining corridor matters. Once this land is developed, its value - to wildlife, to
culture, to future Floridians - is lost forever.
Florida’s identity, opportunity, and resilience are rooted in places like this. We cannot
continue to trade irreplaceable ecosystems for short-term growth.
Please choose to protect this land and the legacy it carries. Your decision will echo
far beyond this meeting. Collier County has the chance to lead by example.
Thank you for listening and for serving our community.
Sincerely,
Isabelle Oleck
From:Jackie Dalian
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Oppose Everglades Development — Protect the Wildlife
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:46:47 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I do not support the development of any kind in the Florida Everglades.
These lands are home to endangered species, including the Florida Panther, and further development threatens their
survival. Please vote against the proposed housing projects and protect this critical natural habitat. We cannot afford
to lose more of our sacred ecosystems.
From:Justice Hayward
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:PLEASE DONT DEVELOP INTO THE EVERGLADES
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:19:12 AM
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The ENDANGERED Florida panthers NEED that land more than us humans do. There are
only about 150 of them and BILLIONS of humans.
From:R E Kavanaugh-Reif
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please deny the south citris grove project
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:12:57 AM
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Our Everglades are one of the most unique habitats on the planet. Protect it. Bobbie Reif
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From:Mercedes DE PABLOS VELEZ
To:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro
Subject:Please Deny the Sabal Palm Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:18:33 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy
Florida panther habitat and degrade the surrounding habita. This development will
also increase car collisions.
As a Collier County resident panther conservation and wild spaces are one of my top
concerns. People throughout Florida really care about preserving the remaining wild
spaces so that wildlife like the Florida panther can coexist with humans and thrive.
We want to see more conservation and not less. Please listen to your
constituents and deny the housing development.
Thank you for your attention.
Mercedes de Pablos Velez
From:Africa Pannozzi
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny the Sabal Palm Road Development.
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:28:04 PM
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Good afternoon,
I have lived most of my life in Florida and want the best for this beautiful state, including it’s wildlife and
ecosystem! I am writing to ask you to please deny the Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13
agenda. This large site has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the
Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and endangered species
habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of
affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn't justify undoing the long-standing conservation
policies. Please do not approve this project in this place.
Sincerely,
Africa Pannozzi
From:Anabel Perez
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny the Sabal Palm Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:11:17 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building houses there will destroy Florida panther habitat
and degrade the surrounding habita. This development will also increase car collisions.
As a Collier County resident panther conservation and wild spaces are one of my top concerns. People
throughout Florida really care about preserving the remaining wild spaces so that wildlife like the Florida
panther can coexist with humans and thrive. We want to see more conservation and not less. Please
listen to your constituents and deny the housing development.
Thank you for your attention.
Anabel Perez
From:Jenna Palmisano
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:20:36 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
I am a PhD candidate studying conservation and integrative biology, and through both
my research and field experience I have observed firsthand the rapid decline of wildlife
populations driven by habitat degradation, emerging infectious diseases, and vehicular
collisions. A large body of wildlife biology research consistently shows that habitat loss
—both complete loss and degradation—is the primary global threat to wildlife
populations (Hald-Mortensen, 2023). As a snake researcher in Florida, I observe
hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals killed on roads annually.
Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project.
Building houses there will destroy Florida panther habitat and lead to degradation to the
surrounding habitat, and increased car collisions. It will also lead to more sprawl deeper
into the habitat. People throughout Florida are deeply invested in panther conservation,
and want to see increased protection, not less. Please listen to your constituents and to
us and deny the housing development.
Jenna Noel Palmisano
PhD Candidate
Savage Lab | Department of Biology
University of Central Florida
From:Izabella Smolnicka-Dos Santos
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny Sabal Palm Urban Project in SWFL Conservation Area
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:16:50 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423
houses which I urge you not to support. As a resident, I understand the need for housing
in Southwest Florida, but building on conservation land is no way to do it, especially
when opportunities for infill development are available in Collier County. This is a
current citrus grove which is in the middle of conservation lands, including the Picayune
Strand State Forest. A development here would mean introducing new capacities of
human influences to a mix of wetlands, forests, and agriculture that cannot support it.
As you know, wetlands, forests, agriculture, and the biodiversity and ecosystem services
that rely on them, are what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix, without houses in the middle. For these reasons, I ask that
you please consider denying this project. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Izabella Smolnicka-Dos Santos
Stanford University | Class of 2026
B.S. Environmental Systems Engineering | Earth Systems Minor
Zero Waste Intern | Residential & Dining Enterprises
+1 (239)-314-8376 | izabella@stanford.edu | LinkedIn
From:Louise Walter Winnard
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:36:21 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am a south Florida resident writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project. This project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land use plan, the Rural
Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation
as protected for regional water, panther, and other wildlife values. I support affordable
housing, but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the
water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the
required 30% minimum lake plantings. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Louise Winnard
From:Gabriela Barreto
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please deny Sabal Palm urban project in conservation area
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:13:39 PM
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Hi,
I am writing to urge you all to deny the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict project being considered on January 13. This project conflicts with
the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural Fringe, that designated this South
Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for regional
water, panther, and other wildlife values. I also support affordable housing, but not at the
expense of conservation.
Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral
plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake
plantings. Please do not approve this project in this place. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gabriela Barreto
From:Fred Sasser
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny Sabal Palm Rd. Urban Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 6:22:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel, I urge you NOT to support the proposed development on Sabal Palm
Road with 423 houses.
This citrus grove is in the middle of lots of conservation land, including the Picayune Strand State
Forest. This is the wrong place for this development.
These wetlands, forests and wildlife are what make Collier County unique and we must protect it.
Please deny this project.
Thank you,
Fred Sasser
333 7th Ave.S Naples 34102
From:Paula Schultz
To:Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:Please deny Sabal Palm Rd Development
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:56:21 AM
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Dear Commissioners, As a resident of Collier County, I ask you to please vote “no” on the proposed 423-
unit Sabal Palm Road development. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation
lands that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and
should remain so. Thank you.
Regards,
Paula Schultz
From:Stephen Cosola
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny Irresponsible Sabal Palm Rd. Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:03:09 AM
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I am a resident of Collier County and am writing to urge you to deny the proposed Sabal
Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This project is unnecessary and
provides no long-term benefit to our county or state, particularly when there is already a
surplus of available housing. The site has long been designated for conservation under
the Rural Fringe program and is surrounded by sensitive wetlands, flowways, wildlife
habitat, and wildfire-prone lands. A limited number of affordable units does not justify
abandoning established conservation policies that protect our water resources and
ecosystems. Please vote no on this project. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Stephen Cosola
From:judy skemp
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please deny Sabal Palm Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:35:42 PM
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Mr. McDaniel,
The 169 acre South Naples Citrus Grove is part of a regional mosaic mix of
wetlands, flow ways, farms, and endangered species habitat. It must and
does burn regularly so it is incompatible and unsafe for development. The
project would hinder prescribed burning throughout this region which will
increase catastrophic wildfire risk.
Please deny the development of this land.
Thank you,
Judy Skemp
91 Tangelo Ln
Naples, FL 34114
From:rutkowskiemily@yahoo.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:50:18 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to urge you to vote no on the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict proposal on
January 13.
This 169-acre site is designated as protected "sending lands" under Collier County's
Rural Fringe Mixed-Use District, surrounded by permanent conservation lands including
the Belle Meade Natural Resource Protection Area and the 70,000-acre Picayune Strand
State Forest. Approving 423 homes here would undermine twenty years of successful
Rural Fringe planning and create serious problems:
Wildlife impact: Research published in PLOS ONE confirms that habitat fragmentation
is among the leading causes threatening Florida panther recovery—a species confined
to less than 5% of its historic range (Frakes et al., 2015). The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
identifies Collier County as critical habitat where development continues to consume
and fragment panther territory (USFWS, 2022). This project would carve a residential
enclave into an essential habitat corridor for panthers, wood storks, and red-cockaded
woodpeckers.
Wildfire risk: Florida's fire-adapted ecosystems require prescribed burns every 2–4
years to prevent catastrophic wildfire fuel buildup (SWFWMD, 2024). University of
Florida research emphasizes that developments in fire-prone areas must be "designed
for fire safety" and that "designs for new neighborhoods should enable the safe and
ecologically appropriate use of prescribed burning" (Long et al., UF/IFAS EDIS). Placing
423 homes in this fire-dependent landscape is unsafe and will compromise fire
management across adjacent conservation lands.
Water quality: The developer's request to reduce littoral plantings from 30% to just 7%
is deeply concerning. UF/IFAS research shows that native littoral zone vegetation "can
extract excess nutrients and heavy metals from both the soil and the water column,
decreasing the chance of algae blooms" (UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, 2021).
I strongly support affordable housing, but not at the expense of irreplaceable
conservation lands. We need both. Please deny this project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Emily Rutkowski
From:Leigh Johnson
To:Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Road Development
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:57:32 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I reside here in Collier County, not far from the Subject site. I am writing to ask you to
please deny the Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda.
This large site has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus groves
in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways and
endangered species habitats.
This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation lands that must burn
frequently.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of
affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing
conservation policies.
Please do not approve this project which conflicts with your current good Rural Fringe
plan.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Leigh Anne Johnson
7665 Jacaranda Ln, Naples, FL 34114
561.352.3652 | leighllee@gmail.com
From:Payton Harmony
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistrict - Protect Rural Fringe Conservation Lands
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:22:57 AM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to deny the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road
Subdistrict scheduled for a vote on January 13.
I spend significant time outdoors in this area, particularly along the Sabal Palm Trail,
where I regularly hike and observe wildlife. This landscape is not only personally
meaningful to me, but ecologically irreplaceable. The South Naples Citrus Grove is part
of a larger regional mosaic of wetlands, flowways, farms, and protected habitats that
support scrub jays and other imperiled species, including Florida panthers, wood storks,
and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
This land lies within the Rural Fringe, a twenty-year conservation land use plan that
has successfully balanced agriculture, habitat protection, and public safety.
Allowing 423 houses within this fire-dependent ecosystem, surrounded by permanent
conservation lands such as the 70,000-acre Picayune Strand State Forest, would
fundamentally undermine that plan.
The site must burn regularly to remain healthy. Residential development here would
severely restrict prescribed burning, increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires for
both people and surrounding conservation lands. This makes the proposed development
incompatible and unsafe for the region.
Once fragmented, these habitats cannot be restored. I respectfully ask you to uphold the
integrity of the Rural Fringe and protect this vital conservation corridor by denying the
341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict.
Thank you for your time, leadership, and commitment to Collier County’s natural
heritage.
Sincerely,
Payton
From:jessicaforgue@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jessica Forgue
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:51:13 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jessica Forgue
Naples, FL 34120-8936
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To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 1:31:43 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I have been a Collier County resident for 28 years, and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
As you know, Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in
areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens
homes and lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to
prioritize public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Thank you in advance for your conciencious vote.
Sincerely,
Caroline Martino
Naples, FL 34102-7363
From:lisafmarco333@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Lisa Foster
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 3:33:46 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lisa Foster
Marco Island, FL 34145-6331
From:rwmurray@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Richard Murray
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:15:54 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Richard Murray
Naples, FL 34114-2778
From:letigrecc@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of christina deluca
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:49:03 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
christina deluca
Naples, FL 34112-5206
From:santedeluca@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Sante Deluca
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:50:03 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Sante Deluca
Naples, FL 34112-5206
From:4557bills@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Ilge Coxey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:51:10 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Ilge Coxey
Naples, FL 34112-5206
From:captfrankadams@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Franklin Adams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:20:51 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
Commissioner Saunders
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340. Thank You. Franklin & Kathy Adams
Sincerely,
Franklin Adams
Naples, FL 34120-1913
From:gordonlavers@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Gordon Lavers
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:27:50 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Gordon Lavers
Naples, FL 34114-2784
From:hmlovetolearn@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Harriet Mantini
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:35:11 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
As a teacher, I teach students to think critically. Please consider all angles of this development. Include study of
watershed, animals & plants affected and whether this sets a precedent for future development and how those could
affect those mentioned before. Be good role models for our students and think critically!
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Harriet Mantini
Naples, FL 34104-4725
From:werosenkrans@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of William Rosenkrans
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:28:03 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
William Rosenkrans
Naples, FL 34120-0511
From:sdanti1935@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Sandra Morganstein
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 6:38:08 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Sandra Morganstein
Naples, FL 34113-7398
From:ps213591@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Peter Schmidt
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:16:36 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Peter Schmidt
Naples, FL 34114-2792
From:pjlavers@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Pam Lavers
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:25:24 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Pam Lavers
Naples, FL 34114-2784
From:colin@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of COLIN HALFWASSEN
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:32:00 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
COLIN HALFWASSEN
Naples, FL 34113-3061
From:sawyer165@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Melissa Ausbon
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:33:58 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Melissa Ausbon
Naples, FL 34104-8398
From:mjh11532@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of MARGARET HORSTMAN
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:38:46 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
In addition to the form letter I want to add a personal note. The continued erosion of the natural habitat of the
animals that make Collier County special needs to stop. I have lived here four years and note the difference in the
number of birds in the area.
Encroachment on the land, not only impacts the wildlife. It also endangers our precious water supply. In order to
maintain a clean water supply for our population we need to protect the land from development.
Please vote against this change to the plan that we have held fast for so many years. It is importantly for to protect
our habitat for future generations. There are better ways to develop affordable housing.
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
MARGARET HORSTMAN
Naples, FL 34110-6031
From:amandawkunz@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Amanda Kunz
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:49:36 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan. Vote AGAINST sabal palm
road development!!
I have four children that love to explore our county’s natural areas. This development takes away from the natural
spaces people love about collier county. There is already so much development going on in the county.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Amanda Kunz
Naples, FL 34120-1652
From:grassroots1224@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Wilson Renee
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:33:04 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Wilson Renee
Naples, FL 34120-5001
From:turkwex@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robert turk
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:33:16 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robert turk
Naples, FL 34119-9818
From:joankuz@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Joan Kuzniar
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:34:14 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Joan Kuzniar
Naples, FL 34113-3211
From:tjtalentino@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Tracey Talentino
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:28:04 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tracey Talentino
Naples, FL 34109-7645
From:cmbasile9@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Caitlin Basile
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:35:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Basile
Naples, FL 34105-7415
From:lek@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Lois Kelley
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:35:28 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lois Kelley
Naples, FL 34113-9067
From:Bernadette7881@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Bernadette King
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:35:52 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Bernadette King
Naples, FL 34114-9684
From:cnageleart@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Connie A Nagele
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:38:02 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Connie A Nagele
Naples, FL 34116-7327
From:cscionti33@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Catherine Scionti
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:40:33 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
Please find a way to deny this development and stand by the commitment to preserve this important land! There are
no reasons good enough to change the practice now. Even affordable housing isn’t good enough. Solving hard
problems is a challenge and your job. Please do the better thing and be proud of your choice not to give in and make
history for being a strong commissioner!
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Catherine Scionti
Naples, FL 34102-8105
From:fluffy10@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Karen Rokosh
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:40:33 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Karen Rokosh
Naples, FL 34104-5896
From:maryellenrand@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Mary Ellen Rand
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:40:50 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Rand
Naples, FL 34108-1816
From:mariangrisdale@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Marian Grisdale
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:42:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Sincerely,
Marian Grisdale
Sincerely,
Marian Grisdale
Naples, FL 34113-7558
From:mcbecker.834@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Martin Becker
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:43:24 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Martin Becker
Marco Island, FL 34145-6814
From:annekathrynsimmons@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Anne Axline
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:44:40 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Anne Axline
Naples, FL 34109-7156
From:bumbuna@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Teri Hoffmann
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:42:23 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Teri Hoffmann
Naples, FL 34112-5056
From:latayah@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Latayah Benedetti
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:45:26 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Latayah Benedetti
Marco Island, FL 34145-5908
From:erikaklein161@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Erika Klein
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:45:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Erika Klein
Naples, FL 34119-2005
From:lisaheiw@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Lisa Hamilton
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:45:31 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hamilton
Naples, FL 34120-5277
From:giggeysg@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Susan Giggey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:46:05 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Susan Giggey
Naples, FL 34104-9805
From:latayah@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Latayah Benedetti
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:46:25 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Latayah Benedetti
Marco Island, FL 34145-5908
From:msbachich@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Maria Bachich
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:46:26 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Maria Bachich
Marco Island, FL 34145-1865
From:zuccaroedie@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Edie Zuccaro
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:47:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Edie Zuccaro
Naples, FL 34110-3399
From:babbie@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Babs Marchand
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:51:05 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Babs Marchand
Naples, FL 34112-5472
From:gacupito@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Geraldine Cupito
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:51:36 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Geraldine Cupito
Naples, FL 34114-2788
From:lgcady@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Linda Cady
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:51:36 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Linda Cady
Naples, FL 34105-7147
From:rhamilton505@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Ruth Hamilton
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:49:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Ruth Hamilton
Naples, FL 34105-5015
From:efnfwn@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Elaine Nystrom
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:52:35 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Elaine Nystrom
Naples, FL 34103-3873
From:marshallolson0@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of MARSHALL OLSON
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:53:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
MARSHALL OLSON
Naples, FL 34113-8622
From:mclaughlinct84@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Christopher McLaughlin
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:54:21 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Christopher McLaughlin
Naples, FL 34104-6800
From:damthg@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of David Marshall
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:56:36 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
David Marshall
Naples, FL 34103-2283
From:lmvents@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Lisa Ventura
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:57:37 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lisa Ventura
Naples, FL 34110-8828
From:lukes.Lex@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Thomas Larson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:59:37 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Thomas Larson
Naples, FL 34113-4015
From:johanne_mc_vincent@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Johanne Vincent
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:03:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Johanne Vincent
Naples, FL 34120-6423
From:loliver@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Lisa Oliver
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:08:50 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lisa Oliver
Naples, FL 34116-5238
From:fhayen7@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Freddy Hayen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:10:01 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Freddy Hayen
Naples, FL 34113-7502
From:lnsimkonis@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Nathan Simkonis
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:10:15 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Nathan Simkonis
Naples, FL 34120-9050
From:Davis5054@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Victoria Davis
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:05:54 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Victoria Davis
Naples, FL 34119-4687
From:esbjornklein@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Ethan Klein
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:10:57 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
To add to this robotic email my family is very political active in collier county and I am also a former Park Ranger,
spray technician and more for the Floridian forest Service at picayune strand and spent many years there and spent
much time at South Naples citrus. Your plan to approve development of this property to a large scale development
is disgusting and incredibly damaging prospect to our forest and to sabal palm road community. My family also
lived off Johns road and founded it, which has too be surrounded developed and the culture erased for money.
Please for once show the residents of this county you truly care about what it used to be.
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Ethan Klein
Naples, FL 34108-3402
From:tjack730@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Carol Pratt
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:11:35 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Why would you want to jeopardize the Growth Management Plan that has been so useful in protecting the many
things that make this County great? This plan has been something to be proud of. There should be no amendments
unless the Collier County voting majority says so.
I feel you all are being played by the developers. All they have to do is merely whisper "affordable housing" and
they get their way. I realize the county needs affordable housing, but it shouldn't be at any cost.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Carol Pratt
Naples, FL 34117-4351
From:michonf@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Michon Floreani
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:15:53 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Michon Floreani
Naples, FL 34119-9767
From:malodog@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Elise Thomas
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:18:20 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Elise Thomas
Naples, FL 34103-3688
From:ninamich222@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Nina Sandman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:20:04 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
Enough is enough! Nobody cares about the wildlife, or the trees!!! Every bit of green is being developed!
Horrifying!!!! I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341
Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Nina Sandman
Naples, FL 34119-9680
From:shallcross3@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Maureen Shallcross
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:20:42 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Maureen Shallcross
Naples, FL 34110-6020
From:mbbchir@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of James D Walker
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:28:50 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
James D Walker
Naples, FL 34108-4014
From:bselby5186@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robert Selby
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:30:45 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robert Selby
Naples, FL 34113-7509
From:dhenry14@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Diane Henry
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:36:15 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Diane Henry
Naples, FL 34110-8731
From:rlgerber@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of roberta gerber
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:06:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
roberta gerber
Bonita Springs, FL 34134-7422
From:mariekoelb@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Marie Koelb
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:40:40 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Marie Koelb
Naples, FL 34113-8916
From:panamarose@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Tzvetanka Gantcheva
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:41:00 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Tzvetanka Gantcheva
Naples, FL 34112-7163
From:jaynewagner1@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jan Wagner
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:41:11 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jan Wagner
Naples, FL 34109-4382
From:leanpls@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robbin Pelfrey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:48:05 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robbin Pelfrey
Naples, FL 34109-8768
From:jreeves4yoga@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jill Reeves
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:59:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
BE CREATIVE AND DO THE RIGHT THING BY USING BUFFERS AROUND DEVELOPMENT! Florida
could be the example to the US, like California, where we do things respectfully and it’s a good marketing
opportunity to be environmental in a creative way! Also think of what your grandchildren‘s grandchildren would
want. They don’t want another housing development and shopping center. They want SPACE…to be able to go
birdwatching with their family members, hiking, enjoying nature together.
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jill Reeves
Naples, FL 34110-4144
From:volkmann@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Elizabeth Volkmann
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:04:07 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Volkmann
Naples, FL 34109-1531
From:bradley.cornell@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Brad Cornell
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:22:35 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident in Marco Island and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341
Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely yours,
Michael D. Rechtin
Sincerely,
Brad Cornell
Naples, FL 34108-1808
From:nubiesan+conserve@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Carolyn Melo
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:28:45 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
The county continues to approve massive development that strains an already stretched infrastructure. When will
this stop? The eastern fringe of the county is undeveloped for a reason -- the western part is so overdeveloped that
outlying land is needed to mitigate that abuse put on the ecosystem by overdevelopment.
Is the point of this to turn into the east coast of Florida? Have no lessons been learned from the destruction of
habitat and the stress put on the Everglades?
This is a unique oppotunity to do the right thing and deny this unneeded development. The "affordable housing"
argument is a joke -- a small fraction of the proposed housing is deemed "affordable".
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Melo
Naples, FL 34119-8692
From:mageerj@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Bob Magee
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:29:45 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Bob Magee
Naples, FL 34110-8674
From:Karenpalmore@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Karen Wheeler
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:31:36 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Karen Wheeler
Naples, FL 34120-1448
From:rscod89@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robin Coady
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:07:58 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robin Coady
Naples, FL 34102-1564
From:jansenl@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Linda Jansen
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:41:46 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident who moved here from Palm Beach county because of the wildlife and conservation
efforts of this county. and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Let’s not turn Collier into Palm, Broward or Dade’s concrete jungle with horrible traffic and no wildlife.
PLEASE!!!!
Sincerely,
Linda Jansen
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9618
From:kirlau7073@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of James Shaw
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:44:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
James Shaw
Naples, FL 34110-3692
From:srgconsulting@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Stanley Goldberg
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:45:01 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Stanley Goldberg
Naples, FL 34114-6434
From:marcobeachcomber@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Daniel Flaherty
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:46:52 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
As a 24 year property owner and resident in Collier County I’m writing to object to the proposed development
called "341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Daniel Flaherty
Marco Island, FL 34145-3711
From:jolyn.hernandez@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jolyn Hernandez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:50:44 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jolyn Hernandez
Ave Maria, FL 34142-5148
From:kimsjny@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Kim Stewart-Jones
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:52:56 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Kim Stewart-Jones
Naples, FL 34102-6358
From:ni.melendez@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Natalia Melendez-Nieves
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:59:36 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Natalia Melendez-Nieves
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9580
From:patcasanova18@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Patricia Casanova
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:11:11 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Patricia Casanova
Naples, FL 34113-5106
From:ellenh33@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Ellen Hoffman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:13:39 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
The amount of development in this immediate area already has resulted in the removal of thousands of acres of
forest and the construction of thousands of unnits of luxury housing, most of which remains unoccupied even now.
The added traffic when and if those units are occupied is horrific to contemplate and no effort has been made to
accommodate it.
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Ellen Hoffman
Sincerely,
Ellen Hoffman
Naples, FL 34112-7763
From:tlm2215@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Tracy MacFarlane
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:16:16 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident writing to formally object to the proposed development known as 341 Sabal Palm
Road (PL20230016340) and the associated amendment to the County’s Growth Management Plan.
Many Collier County residents are deeply concerned about the continued conversion of rural and agricultural lands
into increasingly dense development. This proposal would further contribute to the “concrete jungle” effect that
residents feel the Commission has already allowed to expand too far.
Sprawl
This application proposes a significant conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
directly conflicting with County policies intended to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and from
their critical role as low-impact buffers protecting eastern Collier County’s unique natural resources. Approval of
this project would set a concerning precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of conservation-based planning for privately owned lands in eastern Collier County.
Protected Species
The site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for several State- and federally-listed species, including the
Florida panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, and wood stork. Introducing 423 residential units—along with
associated roads, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic—would further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife
movement, and increase the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has invested years in restoration and
protection efforts for these species. Approval of this development and the related plan amendment would undermine
those efforts. The preservation of large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including regular prescribed burning, is
essential to ensuring the long-term survival of these species.
Flooding
As noted in the Supplemental Staff Report, the project site lies within the Belle Meade Hydrological Enhancement
Overlay, which was established to restore natural flowways and rebalance freshwater flows into Naples Bay and
Rookery Bay. Replacing open agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater runoff, disrupt
drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for surrounding areas, including communities to the west. Increased
nutrient and pollutant loading would also threaten downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including
Rookery Bay.
Rather than restoring natural flowways, this development would further disrupt them and exacerbate nutrient and
pollutant loading within the watershed. It would also eliminate important opportunities for broader flowway
restoration that could complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of this application and
plan amendment runs counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological Enhancement Overlay.
Fire Risk
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires. Expanding or intensifying development near wildlife-prone
and conservation lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens lives and property, and places
additional strain on emergency services. The County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and long-term
resilience when considering land-use decisions.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the Board to support Collier County’s existing smart growth and land-use
policies in the Rural Fringe by voting against PL20230016340 and its associated Growth Management Plan
amendment.
Sincerely,
Tracy MacFarlane
Naples, FL 34104-0919
From:ackeller298@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Alan and Carolyn Keller
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:11:03 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Alan and Carolyn Keller
Naples, FL 34102-7604
From:forerosie@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Rosemary Terribile
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:20:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Terribile
Naples, FL 34112-5380
From:jmmickey5@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Judy Mickey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:21:48 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Judy Mickey
Naples, FL 34109-1516
From:fatbutmit@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Mitzi Montgomery
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:24:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Montgomery
Naples, FL 34120-6408
From:dmwebb12@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of David Webb
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:38:54 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
David Webb
Naples, FL 34109-7194
From:brian.miller1979@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Brian Miller
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:46:59 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident (and voter) and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal
Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Brian Miller
Naples, FL 34103-3500
From:susanebrehm@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Susan Brehm
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:01:14 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Susan Brehm
Naples, FL 34105-2355
From:rxsailin@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of CHARLIE SMITH
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:40:50 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
CHARLIE SMITH
Naples, FL 34120-4623
From:dyanbeskid@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Dyan Beskid
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:53:26 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Dyan Beskid
Naples, FL 34114-8894
From:sapnarathi@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Sapna Rathi
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 4:42:24 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Sapna Rathi
Naples, FL 34119-8625
From:ne.melendez@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Natja Melendez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 4:15:25 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Natja Melendez
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9580
From:jblair@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jessica Blair
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 5:21:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident writing to formally object to the proposed development known as “341 Sabal Palm
Road (PL20230016340)” and the accompanying amendment to the Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl and Land Use
This application proposes a significant conversion of agricultural and rural lands to suburban residential density,
directly conflicting with Collier County’s long-standing policies to limit sprawl and preserve rural landscapes. The
project site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands would be permanently
removed from agricultural use and would no longer serve as low-impact buffers protecting eastern Collier County’s
sensitive natural areas.
Approval of this development would establish a concerning precedent for incremental sprawl, eroding the integrity
of the Growth Management Plan and undermining decades of conservation-based planning and investment for
privately owned lands in eastern Collier County.
Protected Species and Wildlife Habitat
The proposed site lies within critical habitat for several state- and federally listed species, including the Florida
panther, red-cockaded woodpecker, and wood stork. The introduction of 423 residential units—along with
associated roads, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic—would further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife
movement, and significantly increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
While Collier County has implemented important measures to protect these iconic species, approval of this
development and its associated plan amendment would negate years of restoration and conservation efforts. The
protection of large, contiguous, low-density landscapes—maintained through regular prescribed burning—is
essential to the long-term survival of these species.
Flooding, Hydrology, and Water Quality
As noted in the Supplemental Staff Report, the project site lies within the Belle Meade Hydrological Enhancement
Overlay, which was established to restore natural flowways and rebalance freshwater flows into Naples Bay and
Rookery Bay. Converting open agricultural land to impervious surfaces will increase stormwater runoff, alter natural
drainage patterns, and elevate flooding risks for surrounding areas, including downstream communities to the west.
Increased nutrient and pollutant loading poses an additional threat to downstream water bodies and sensitive
estuarine systems, particularly Rookery Bay. Rather than restoring natural flowways, this development would
further disrupt them and eliminate critical opportunities for comprehensive hydrologic restoration in this region—
efforts that would otherwise complement the adjacent Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of this application
and plan amendment is inconsistent with both the intent and purpose of the Belle Meade Hydrological Enhancement
Overlay.
Wildfire Risk and Public Safety
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires. Expanding residential development in or adjacent to fire-
prone wildlife lands increases the risk of catastrophic fires, threatens lives and property, and places additional strain
on emergency services. The County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety, environmental resilience, and
responsible land-use planning.
Conclusion
I respectfully urge the Board to uphold Collier County’s existing smart growth and land-use policies within the
Rural Fringe by voting against PL20230016340. Protecting our rural lands, wildlife habitat, water resources, and
public safety is essential to preserving the character and long-term sustainability of Collier County.
Sincerely,
Jessica Blair
Naples, FL 34109-7124
From:jcomstock1969@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jean Comstock
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 7:18:52 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jean Comstock
Naples, FL 34105-7444
From:sarabonds2000@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Sara Chism
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:43:44 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Sara Chism
Naples, FL 34112-4454
From:rooter401@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Howard Braunsreuter
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:26:39 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Howard Braunsreuter
Naples, FL 34112-0209
From:tuckjeanne@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jeanne Tucker
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 8:43:28 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
When is the taking of wild space for development in Collier County going to stop?
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Tucker
Sincerely,
Jeanne Tucker
Naples, FL 34104-5164
From:bobyoungphoto@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of ROBERT YOUNG
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:25:39 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
ROBERT YOUNG
Naples, FL 34119-2954
From:calliestiewig@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Callie Trujillo
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:52:11 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Callie Trujillo
Naples, FL 34120-6314
From:freelandjudith@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Judith James
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:58:44 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Judith James
Naples, FL 34110-8635
From:jsgeraghtyart@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jessica Smith
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:02:57 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jessica Smith
Naples, FL 34120-1804
From:alancoupland@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Alan Coupland
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:52:55 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Alan Coupland
Naples, FL 34112-8842
From:kathryn334@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Kathryn Kaplan
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:00:53 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Kaplan
Immokalee, FL 34142-9770
From:kirlau7073@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Katherine Shaw
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:10:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Katherine Shaw
Naples, FL 34110-3692
From:audree_k@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Audree Karlosky
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:47:30 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Audree Karlosky
Naples, FL 34102-8125
From:daug6978@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Diane Augustus
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:45:45 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340. If this proposal gets approved, it will set a very dangerous precedent.
Sincerely,
Diane Augustus
Naples, FL 34112-2740
From:divinemiss9@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of lynn Steiniger-Molinari
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:31:45 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
lynn Steiniger-Molinari
Naples, FL 34114-2751
From:gdpowell17@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Garold Powell
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:09:55 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Garold Powell
Naples, FL 34112-3728
From:kwremax@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Katherine Williams
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:54:27 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Katherine Williams
Naples, FL 34114-2873
From:vivianpulliam@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of vivian pulliam
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:59:08 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
vivian pulliam
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9586
From:ktyjsfamily@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Sachiko Diaz
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 7:19:14 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Sachiko Diaz
Naples, FL 34120-2065
From:Greensideup@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Danielle Green
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:23:30 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Danielle Green
Naples, FL 34108-3223
From:susannep1240@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Susanne Peters
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:06:32 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Susanne Peters
Naples, FL 34116-7448
From:vivianpulliam@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of vivian pulliam
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:48:33 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
vivian pulliam
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9586
From:yarn42@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Karyn Allman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:14:55 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Karyn Allman
Naples, FL 34117-6645
From:cblack2112@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Christine Black
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 6:19:08 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Christine Black
Naples, FL 34109-7846
From:smithhigbie@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Rae Smith-Higbie
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:48:30 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Rae Smith-Higbie
Naples, FL 34110-3349
From:scottandlaurie@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Scott Martin
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 7:19:04 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Scott Martin
Naples, FL 34109-7846
From:drjimjordan@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of James Jordan
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:00:26 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
James Jordan
Naples, FL 34103-4022
From:robertwlee@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robert Lee
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 3:17:32 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robert Lee
Naples, FL 34120-5272
From:gtgpcasa@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of gabriella ressler
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 3:24:46 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
gabriella ressler
Naples, FL 34103-2216
From:nancybattistella@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Nancy Battistella
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 3:27:30 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Nancy Battistella
Naples, FL 34105-7102
From:mjn2@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Marvin Nathanson
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 3:49:25 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
As Collier County residents we are writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
The site in question is surrounded by conservation lands that will no longer be the home to species of birds and
animals that count on it for survival not to mention our love of the wildlife which has made southwest Florida so
dear to our hearts.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Lynn & Marvin Nathanson
Sincerely,
Marvin Nathanson
Marco Island, FL 34145-3416
From:exuma56@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of James Kurtyka
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 1:08:34 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
James Kurtyka
Marco Island, FL 34145-5154
From:elizrdblack@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Elizabeth Black
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 1:03:39 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
We already have issues with traffic, noise,general congestion and the possibility of water issues
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Black
Naples, FL 34109-1365
From:alla.sulli@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Alla Sullivant
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:40:09 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Alla Sullivant
Naples, FL 34109-3899
From:kirsirakas@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Kirsi Lieberman
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:46:32 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Kirsi Lieberman
Naples, FL 34103-2445
From:bettyboop52fl@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Deborah Kip
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:12:33 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Deborah Kip
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9523
From:henryrome67@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Henry Rome
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:47:45 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Please protect our wildlife, natural habitat and environment!!! Development has gotten out of hand in southwest
Florida, particularly in Collier County. At some point we need to preserve the status quo. YOU are the last line of
defense in the battle to protect what we have. At the least there should be a 10 year moratorium on ALL future
development that adjoins preserves or natural/forested areas. Enough is enough! The west coast is special and we
need to keep it that way.
Henry and Lena Rome
11387 Jacaranda Drive
Naples, FL 34120
650-703-2131
Sincerely,
Henry Rome
Naples, FL 34120-3827
From:swampjeanm@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jean McCollom
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:56:46 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
Being a strong supporter of TDR from its inseption and a Collier County resident and I am writing to object to the
proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our
Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jean McCollom
Naples, FL 34120-4800
From:mikeduever@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Mike Duever
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 11:58:33 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
Having devoted the last 25 years to the restoration of Picayune Strand and being a Collier County resident I am
writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated
amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Mike Duever
Naples, FL 34120-4800
From:mbashbaugh@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Marian Ashbaugh
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:03:20 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Marian Ashbaugh
Naples, FL 34113-3567
From:rcurrence1340@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robin CURRENCE
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:17:32 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robin CURRENCE
Naples, FL 34104-4281
From:marshaschaub@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Marsha Schaub
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:21:16 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Marsha Schaub
Naples, FL 34113-8327
From:bigtikijohn@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of John Schaub
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 12:22:31 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
John Schaub
Naples, FL 34113-8327
From:Mark@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Mark Brown
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 10:04:45 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Mark Brown
Naples, FL 34110-3291
From:happyguy365@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robert Wolf
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:13:34 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robert Wolf
Naples, FL 34102-7553
From:happyguy365@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robert Wolf
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:19:41 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robert Wolf
Naples, FL 34102-7553
From:joann@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jo Ann Smallwood
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:15:50 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Smallwood
Naples, FL 34105-2792
From:dixieblue@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Alice Gard
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:22:53 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Alice Gard
Naples, FL 34102-7553
From:blackfoot1@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Darlene Wolf
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:01:30 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Darlene Wolf
Naples, FL 34102-7553
From:lmullett2465@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Laurie Mullett
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:42:35 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Laurie Mullett
Naples, FL 34109-0330
From:tmlcal11@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Thomas Leech
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:48:41 AM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident hwo has lived here for 24 years and watchedthe county grow enormously which has
eaten up all of the natural land that should be kept as natural. I am writing to object to the proposed development
called "341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Thomas Leech
Naples, FL 34108-8547
From:gethomas@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Greg Thomas
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:39:06 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Greg Thomas
Naples, FL 34103-3606
From:eyestyle4u@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Jennifer Stafford
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:43:10 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Stafford
Naples, FL 34108-2749
From:ddemena@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Dorine Demena
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:48:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Dorine Demena
Naples, FL 34120-2764
From:joantas@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Joan Morena-Robbins
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:02:54 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Joan Morena-Robbins
Everglades City, FL 34139-0351
From:akd50@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Alice Delventhal
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:08:06 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a resident in Verona Walk bordering Sable Palm Rd and am writing to object to the proposed development
called "341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Alice Delventhal
Naples, FL 34114-2724
From:robyn.standke@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Robyn Standke
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:29:41 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Robyn Standke
Naples, FL 34112-7303
From:mlkopenspaces@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Mary Lou Kanach
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:27:20 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I agree with all that follows. I want to ask ONE question of you! WHY, WHY do we continue with urban building
on land that truly cannot support it. We have moved so many of our precious wildlife for $. Only $! It is time to
take a stand! Things are out of control, and anyone who even considers these projects has done harm to Collier
County, our wildlife, our citizenry, our COMMON SENSE! Please STOP the development madness!!!
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Kanach
Naples, FL 34108-3223
From:ljgrall@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Joan Rall
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:27:42 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Joan Rall
Naples, FL 34103-4359
From:Carla Rosario
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please deny
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 6:28:26 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in
the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – Thank you kindly,
Carla Rosario
From:nkgpiano@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Nancy Gruber
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:37:17 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Nancy Gruber
Naples, FL 34105-4950
From:Megan Healey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please consider
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:49:11 AM
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I live in Collier County and urge you to not approve the proposed conversion of the South
Naples Citrus Grove to 423 houses. It is the wrong place for a development because it is in a
flowway, has had lots of major wildfires nearby, and is part of a large region of conservation
lands with birds, panthers, and wetlands. While I see they are proposing a small amount of
affordable housing, this should not cause the county to abandon its conservation land-use
policies. We need both conservation and affordable housing. I also object to the developer
reducing the water quality program by only doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes
instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Megan Healey
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From:hbdutchsailor
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall
Subject:PL20230016340.
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:15:05 AM
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am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From:habartfl
To:Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:PL20230016340.
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:54:35 AM
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am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From:navigator20111
To:Bill McDaniel; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal
Subject:PL20230016340.
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:59:17 AM
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am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From:Hans Bartels
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:PL20230016340.
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:45:36 AM
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am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
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From:sailorstime@aol.com
To:Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal
Subject:PL20230016340.
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 8:49:38 AM
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am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve
our rural and natural areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sent from AOL on Android
From:mijngeld
To:Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:PL20230016340
Date:Friday, January 9, 2026 9:17:07 AM
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and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called
"341 Sabal Palm Road (PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth
Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban
residential density, which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit
sprawl. The site is surrounded by permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands
are permanently removed from agricultural use and from their role as low-impact buffers that
protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this project would set a
troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth
Management Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-
owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed
species, including the Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks.
Introducing 423 residential units with associated roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased
traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and elevate the risk of vehicle-
wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment,
years of restoration efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density
landscapes, including assuring they are prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the
protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade
Hydrological Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and
rebalance freshwater flows into two natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery
Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious surfaces will increase stormwater
runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the surrounding
area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also
threatens downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would
further exacerbate nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital
opportunities for more comprehensive flow way restoration in this important region, which
would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP project. Approval of the
application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying
development in areas that border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the
likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and lives, and places additional strain on
emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize public safety and
long-term resilience.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From:Bowman, Brandon L COL USARMY CESAJ (USA)
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Picayune Strand Restoration Project Ribbon Cutting / 28 Jan 2026
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 4:23:57 PM
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and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
On behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, in partnership with
the South Florida Water Management District, I am pleased to invite you to participate as
a speaker in a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the completion of the Picayune
Strand Restoration Project.
This event celebrates the restoration of over 55,000 acres of native Florida wetlands and
uplands, and recognizes the collective efforts of our federal, state, and local partners.
Your participation would underscore the importance of this achievement and the
enduring commitment to restoring the Greater Everglades ecosystem.
The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 at the Miller Pump Station at 1:00
p.m. The program includes brief remarks and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Additional
event details are provided below.
We recognize the demands on your schedule and would be honored by your
participation. Our team stands ready to provide additional details or coordinate as
needed.
Thank you for considering this invitation. We sincerely hope you can join us for this
historic occasion.
Respectfully,
Brandon L. Bowman
COL, EN
Jacksonville District Commander
Office: 904.232.2241
Cell: 904.412.8359
Email: brandon.l.bowman@usace.army.mil
CEREMONY INFORMATION:
DATE:
Wednesday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Picayune Strand Project at Miller Pump Station
64th Avenue SE
Naples, FL 34117
Please RSVP HERE by Friday, January 23.
PARKING:
When you arrive at the posted address, please follow directional signs to the parking
area and ceremony site. Personnel will direct speakers to the VIP parking area.
ATTIRE:
Civilian dress is business casual with sturdy closed-toe shoes. No heels.
Military dress is Army Combat Uniform or service equivalent.
We highly recommend wearing bug spray, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Please
bring your own full water bottle.
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms are available inside the Miller Pump Station – directly adjacent to the
ceremony site.
We are dedicated to ensuring a safe event. We will monitor the weather and site
conditions and encourage you to watch your email for event-related announcements.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Amanda Parker at
Amanda.D.Parker@usace.army.mil at least 5 days before the event or notate it in the
RSVP form.
Questions/Day of Point of Contact:
Julie Triechel at 904-735-4494
From:OrangeFarmNaples
To:Parker Klopf; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Michael Bosi; laura.layden@naplesnews.com
Subject:Parker Klopf - Collier County Zoning Division
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 11:16:27 PM
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caution when opening attachments or clicking links.
Dear Mr. Klopf:
This is in reference to the proposed rezoning of 341 Sabal Palm Road in Naples. You're going to have visitors at
your next Collier County Planning Commission meeting from several groups such as Conservation Collier and
their apparent Central Florida anti-hunting partner, Bear Warriors United. They'll be accompanied by the
"nonprofit" Save Florida Citrus Grove Foundation, which is actually a questionable Miami copyright litigation firm
named Bryce Global Holdings LLC. They copyright common English phrases, then send legal demand letters to
low-paid freelance writers for using those phrases in their work. The local resident who's leading the effort to stop
the rezoning, Christine Briggs, is financially partnered with Bear Warriors' Katrina Shadix and her adult son, US
Navy officer Dane Shadix.
https://notices.collierclerk.com/notice/341-sabal-palm-road-residential-gmpa-pl20230016340-ccpc-04-17-2025/
You can read about one of Adrian and Corey Bryce's latest alleged copyright swindles at the following link. For
years, these predators have been orchestrating bait-and-switch and stalling real estate scams on elderly farmers and
ranchers, making them believe that a local charity and/or county preservation group is ready to buy the land at full
market value. Those local deals rarely materialize, and eventually these grifters either misappropriate the land for
their own fake "charity" or attempt to pressure and con Florida Forever into buying it despite its lack of ecological
significance. The Florida Forever program is at risk of becoming a bail-out program for elderly farmers and other
landowners who saw their properties devalued or unmarketable because of stalling, harassment, bait-and-switch,
inappropriate zoning, and other interference from Shadix and stalkers like her.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TRADEMARK/comments/1nqix3i/worried_received_trademark_cd_and_demand_over_a/
This information is also being sent to holders of the 2025 Florida bear hunting permit. They're likely to have been
contacted by Florida groups opposing the hunt, such as Bear Warriors. That group's founder and executive director
is Katrina Renee Garvin Schultz Shadix (Date of Birth: 27 May 1968). She's also associated with several other
Florida "wildlife nonprofits" such as Brian Jacobson's Earth Angel Outdoors at 1011 Seneca Oaks Trail in Geneva
and 995 Oklahoma Street in Oviedo. The media is also interfacing with a leader who's providing dishonest
backstory, Speak Up for Wildlife's "Chuck" Charles Whittington O'Neal from 2329 Park Village Place in Apopka
(Date of Birth 27 February 1956). The following link is provided as an FYI. In case those opinions are deleted
online, they're also provided below. You're welcome to share this email.
https://www.change.org/p/bear-warriors-united-be-transparent-with-finances
Two of Bear Warriors United's pro bono Florida attorneys, Raquel Levy and Thomas Crapps, have advised the
group's leader that an appeal filing for the denied emergency injunction against the bear hunt is ill-advised at best.
In her denial of the emergency injunction motion, Florida Judge Angela Dempsey stated that BWU's main case
against the state of Florida is also likely to fail. BWU's attorney on past cases, Lesley Blackner, has also told
Shadix that the case is unlikely to win or establish any precedents. Bear Warriors United has received donated
funds to hire a California attorney who was also on their manatee case, Jessica Blome. Recently, Bear Warriors'
leader excitedly encouraged donors to read the prior record of Blome, who apparently won't work pro bono or on
contingency. Blome is allegedly requiring 10K just to read the failed emergency injunction filing. She will likely
require a high six-figure fee for the main case against the state of Florida. BWU supporters worldwide are being
contacted to fund these efforts. BWU also doesn't seem to have an attorney who's reviewing the legality, or lack
thereof, of the plan to buy bear hunting licenses from those who won the lottery. It should give everyone pause that
none of Bear Warriors' or Sierra Club's own attorneys, even those who are known to bend laws for Katrina Shadix,
are willing to publicly endorse this plan.
Katrina Shadix is portraying Bear Warriors as legally underrepresented, therefore she must fundraise money to hire
California's Blome. Shadix has duped her supporters into believing she's a figurative David who needs hundreds of
thousands of donated dollars, multiple times a year, to fight Goliath. While her donors are aware of Levy and
Crapps, Shadix has completely omitted that she already had and still has additional impressive pro bono attorneys
on the bear hunt case. Appearing on BWU's behalf and filing motions is Clay Henderson from Stetson University's
environmental law group and the well-funded Humane World for Animals. The latter group used to be known as
the controversial Humane Society of the United States. Please read that group's history of alleged sexual assault
and harassment. Clay Henderson has apparently been granted Intervenor status by the judge. Bear Warriors is also
being assisted on this case by Margaret Stewart from Barry University's environmental law clinic.
Shadix has been quietly nicknamed "Shady" in animal-rights circles for several years. It's suspicious that the
leaders of multiple activist groups, some of whom have called her this name themselves, are publicly abetting her
now. Her alleged scams have multiplied since she was initially given that nickname by activist insiders.
The 2025 hunt is over, but BWU may attempt to buy hunters' permits in the future. Before tag-holders attempt to
sell their hunt licenses to any anti-hunting activist group, they should speak to their own attorneys and Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding the legality or lack thereof. It's risky to rely on the BWU leader's
claims that she vetted this arrangement with a nameless "attorney." No lawyer, including Bear Warriors' own
outspoken Raquel Levy, has publicly affirmed this is legal. Obstructing a hunt is illegal in Florida.
Shadix has ties to the Sierra Club's Florida chapter. She was the featured speaker at a 2025 Central Florida spring
gathering and apparently given their "Mama Bear" award later in the year. She was also their speaker in 2021.
Despite hearing concerns from mainstream and longtime members about Bear Warriors, some leaders seem to
continue that relationship. An official leader allegedly paid for the list of bear hunt tag holders through a Freedom
of Information Act request in November 2025, then provided the document directly to Shadix. Other activist
groups such as Chuck O'Neal's Speak Up for Wildlife may have been directly provided the list by the same Sierra
leader. The aggressive, questionable histories of these outside groups seemed to be known by that Sierra leader
when making that decision.
Too much room has been left in the "tag buyback program" for the BWU leader to claim she's bought more tags
from intended hunters than she actually has, then pocket the money for herself. Supposedly, the BWU leader is
meeting the potential hunters at the post office, buying the tag, and directly handing over the envelope to a postal
counter employee. She refuses to show photos of the tags supposedly purchased. On BWU social media, there's
only one blurred, close-up photo of a pair of scissors cutting a green zip-tie, but the latter could have been acquired
from one of the several anti-hunt activists who acquired a permit this year. It's also unknown if that green zip-tie
corresponds to a bear tag. Shadix also claimed that she cannot use certified mail for these supposed returns because
FWC provided hunters with pre-printed return envelopes. This is untrue. Pre-printed envelopes can be certified for
an additional $5.30 fee. Even if those envelopes couldn't be certified, BWU could simply place the returned tags in
their own envelopes, certify those, and mail to the same provided FWC address. Any tags actually being returned
may be from the anti-hunt activists who never intended to use them. Below is a link regarding certified mail
regulations.
https://postalpro.usps.com/certified-mail-guidebook
The BWU leader has been associated with multiple Florida "no-kill animal sanctuaries" that commit high-dollar
fraud and intentional animal cruelty. These animal charities engage in large fundraising and evidence-thwarting
scams such as staged break-ins, sudden evictions or foreclosures, floods, and midnight fires. These "sudden
emergencies," in which many animals have died or "disappeared," often conveniently happen soon after the FWC
or the county's animal services cited the sanctuary for inhumane conditions. They blame their constant animal
"disappearances" on thefts from evil neighbors yet refuse offers of donated surveillance cameras and animal
microchips. When volunteers and donors ask what happened to specific missing animals, the "sanctuary" managers
use the cover story that an allegedly hostile neighbor is recurrently entering the property at night and opening the
enclosures, yet these supposed incidents are rarely or never reported to authorities. One of those nonprofits was
founded by an illegal wildlife trafficker who uses animals to lure young children. Adam Sugalski of Bear
Defenders and Chuck O'Neal of Speak Up Wekiva/Speak Up for Wildlife are knowingly enabling these criminals.
Shadix, Sugalski, and O'Neal deliberately continue to conceal multiple Florida animal "sanctuaries" and nonprofits
that are fronts for cruel wildlife poachers, exotic animal smugglers, and illegal reptile breeders. These groups are
more likely to be causing animal harm to keep the illusion alive. The "sanctuaries" are sometimes used to house
visiting domestic ecoterrorists. Also providing cover for these cruel scams is hostile Polk State College professor
Rebecca Heintz. Well-meaning people unknowingly fund groups that harm more animals than they help. These
"sanctuaries" are not just well-intended, accidentally inefficient charities - these are deliberately fraudulent animal
abusers.
Some of these sanctuaries are part of a larger problem of the Best Friends Animal Society "no-kill" scam. Vicious
animals have been transported across the country and laundered through multiple rescue groups several times in
order for "no-kill" shelter to maintain that title. These shelters don't research where some of these dangerous
animals are shipped. Most do no follow-up - it's all about maintaining the "no-kill" for their individual shelter or
rescue. They feed the illusion there's "a farm in the country" somewhere for all of America's deadly dogs. In some
cases, some eventually end up at these deadly Florida sanctuaries. They've attacked neighboring people and
animals.
https://www.behaviormatters.academy/blog/2019/10/23/buyer-beware-weasel-speak-in-dog-training-and-dog-
rescues
Chuck O'Neal's public claims that he's an attorney may be dishonest. There is no information proving that he has a
law degree, license, or career.
There are multiple cases in which these owners of "wildlife sanctuaries" turn up to falsely claim a recently
deceased person's real estate, sometimes even before the body is buried. They tell the adult children and heirs that
the dead person "wanted" to will the land to the charity land for a wildlife sanctuary. They never have an
explanation as to why there's nothing in writing or even photos of the dead person willingly associating with the
charity. If the heirs resist, they're painted as rich, animal-hater developers who aren't honoring their dead relative's
wishes. The charity paints themselves as victims who knew the deceased person better than their own adult
children, even in cases in which there was no family estrangement. If there is further resistance from the heirs, the
charity leader may claim that there are "historical markers" determined on the land, such as a Black slave's grave.
Accused racism enters the picture. This has allegedly happened to multiple ranching families in Orange, Seminole,
and Polk counties.
Shadix is friends and works with convicted California eco-terrorist and "animal-rights activist" Rodney Adam
Coronado. He has been committing arson and other vandalism for the past 40 years. He's also been accused of
sexual assault by multiple women. The vegans ignore his eating meat because it's supposedly part of his "Pascua
Yaqui culture." He's probably lying about his aboriginal ethnicity. None of his four grandparents identified as
indigenous or Native American. He's not the only likely "Pretendian" in this movement.
https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/no-compromise/
Shadix is associated with South Florida activist Steve Rosen, owner of the "nonprofit" Angels in Distress. There
may be issues of vulnerable seniors disclosing their personal information including Social Security numbers on the
pretense that Rosen is applying for hunting permits for them. These seniors are not related to Rosen. He may also
be attaining additional information and resources from them. He's been accused by multiple women of sexual
harassment and assault.
https://angelsindistress.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Limited-Power-of-Attorney_button.pdf
Rosen, who is also close friends with Chuck O'Neal, has engaged in questionable practices for more than two
decades. His continued placement in the animal-rights movement is perhaps reflective of this community's
willingness to indulge problem individuals under the stated goal of "helping the animals." Women and children in
the movement are often expected to just quietly endure abuse. An old article about Rosen is below.
https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/the-doctor-and-the-rabbits-6319635/
The BWU leader has been asked about these expenses and decisions by multiple volunteers and donors, but their
concerns remain unaddressed. The leader quickly acts emotional upon being asked the most basic questions from
her supporters. Sometimes, she even apparently begins crying and says she's upset about the bear hunt. She
apparently has yet to compose herself and answer their simple questions later. Shadix may be truly upset on behalf
of bears, but donors and volunteers should notice and document this pattern. It seems odd that these crying spells
for the bears only seem to happen when people are asking questions. There may be multiple elderly women who
are being financially exploited.
There is no written information or contract shared with donors and volunteers about the specific financial
arrangements between Shadix and Blome. It does not appear that this expenditure and lawsuit have been discussed
by a board of directors - assuming this group even has a valid one. Shadix has installed uninvolved or out-of-state
family members such as her mother Myra Walker Williams as officers.
https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/GetDocument?aggregateId=domnp-n16000011319-87c9af8c-
e17e-429c-9c75-4598de3d473a&transactionId=n16000011319-dc51350b-d1a0-47a8-8f57-
c243e26a2636&formatType=PDF
Supporters are being pressured to fund upfront payments for Jessica Blome. There is no formal information as to
whether Blome also receives additional fees from the defendant if she wins. Donors are being ignored when they
ask if Bear Warriors can stipulate costs at the conclusion of a successful case. Considering that donors are paying
the costs of a lawsuit, why are they being kept in the dark about who's receiving potential settlements or
judgements?
At times, it seems that volunteers and potential donors are being told different things by Shadix. Maybe phone
conversations and meetings with this person should be openly recorded and compared? Shadix claims that Blome is
the best in her field and can be "sponsored" by a licensed Florida attorney. At other times, that BWU leader has
said that Blome will soon receive a Florida license. These claims seem to contradict each other. There is no
information that Blome has applied for licensure in Florida or taken the exam. Per Florida law, a "sponsoring" in-
state attorney must closely supervise the out-of-state attorney's work. Legally and ethically, Raquel Levy and
Thomas Crapps cannot just passively sign off on Jessica Blome's hypothetical work. Levy and Crapps have already
indicated they don't support appealing the emergency injunction decision, so it seems unlikely they're onboard with
BWU's stated plan.
https://www.floridabar.org/directories/courts/fed-corner/
Since BWU's leader encouraged people to look at Blome's record, others have done exactly that. Ironically, anyone
can quickly locate several cases in which Jessica Blome did NOT win or set precedents for her animal-related or
wildlife-related clients.
Raquel Levy was disciplined by the Florida Bar in 2021 for not properly supervising in an unrelated past case. Her
"paralegal" was a disbarred attorney who was illegally meeting with clients on her firm's behalf. She is aware that
she must be present and engaged if her name appears on the filings.
https://www.floridabar.org/app/plugins/tfb/public/discdoc.php?url=%2F897278%2FConsent-Judgment-
202130192-897278.pdf%3Fmime%3Dapplication%252Fpdf
It appears that in the few cases in which Blome did represent a winning plaintiff, an elite in-state environmental
attorney such as Florida's Lesley Blackner was also on the case. It's believed that Blackner represented BWU pro
bono or on contingency.
It appears that Bear Warriors blames the state when the organization itself abandons its own funded opportunities
and initiatives to assist animals or the environment. For example, "Shady" has known for at least a decade that
FWC dislikes water hyacinths.
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/habitat/invasive-plants/weed-alerts/water-hyacinth/
This invasive, non-native aquatic floating plant kills eelgrass, which is a native underwater plant that shelter and
feed fish, manatees, and other wildlife. It also impedes waterways. In fact, the FWC has been attempting to
eradicate water hyacinths, and this plant is generally illegal to possess in Florida. Because manatees were starving
in 2022, the Florida Department of Agriculture assisted Shadix with attaining a permit to harvest and transport
water hyacinths. Once she attained the permit, Brevard Zoo offered to use its own volunteers and space to feed
manatees. Shadix's donors had already contributed to her feeding program. Shadix then attempted to foist her
permit off to FWC in October 2022, "volun-telling" them to feed water hyacinths to the manatees. FWC reminded
her they wouldn't use her water hyacinth permit and why. Nobody used Shadix's feeding permit, yet she blames
FWC rather than herself for abandoning her own program. In November 2022, Shadix began suing Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, now blaming poor water quality for manatee deaths.
Meanwhile, the manatees continued to starve. What happened to the Bear Warriors donations earmarked for the
feeding program? Unrelated charities have accepted donations of lettuce as a stopgap for feeding manatees. She
apparently never spoke of it again, and donors' questions were ignored. They've also asked for native eelgrass as a
more effective supplemental feed for them. Shady has presented a variety of supposed "senior scientists" during her
media appearances with major outlets such as CNN.
Blome's stated career timeline seemingly leaves a lot of holes. It appears that she was licensed in California for the
first time in 2017, despite supposedly graduating from University of Iowa's law school, then practicing law in
California and Missouri since 2007. Like the BWU leader, it seems that she's vague about a lot. What happened to
Blome's bar licenses in Missouri and Iowa? Regardless, an out-of-state attorney can only work or appear in Florida
a few times as a guest - "ad hoc" - before they're possibly breaking the law. Blome may have already exceeded that
with her work on BWU's prior manatee case. If you're a potential donor, please read and make your own decision.
https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/314898
It should also be noted that Jessica Blome currently and frequently works and socializes with Wayne Pacelle, an
alleged unrepentant serial rapist and sexual harasser who left his CEO position at Humane Society of the United
States in 2018 for that reason. Even more concerning, his current organization, Animal Wellness Action, has
multiple leaders who were also accused of sexual harassment and assault at HSUS and beyond. It's disappointing to
see a woman choosing to platform this alleged predator in 2025. For more information about Pacelle, here's a link.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/02/582904576/ceo-of-the-humane-society-resigns-amid-
allegations-of-sexual-harassment
It does not take long to find multiple cases represented by Jessica Blome in which her clients lost. These were
located in 20 minutes.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2013/10/17/cotati-animal-rights-group-loses-battle-to-stop-us-bull-run/
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/candce/3:2023cv01652/410784/129/
https://www.courthousenews.com/feds-cleared-on-iowa-zoos-troubled-run/
https://www.reuters.com/legal/new-mexico-ranchers-urge-court-stop-plan-shoot-feral-cattle-helicopter-2023-02-23/
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68011397/wild-horse-education-v-united-states-department-of-interior-
bureau-of/
Shadix is welcome to comment on attorney Jessica Blome's losing cases, the questions about her licensing, and the
Pacelle relationship. This message does not detract from BWU's and attorney Lesley Blackner's 2025 win in the
manatee case. Shadix should be given an opportunity to explain why she is seeking donations, proof of the legality
of the hunting license buyout program, what her reasoning is for selecting this high-priced California attorney
who's not licensed in Florida, and how other money is being used. Blome should also be allowed to explain the
apparent gaps in career and licensing timelines. There may be good explanations for Blome's many case losses.
Far too often in Florida animal-rights or wildlife advocacy circles, supporters are groomed to not ask questions.
There's often a toxic culture in which a volunteer's reasonable concerns about finances or questionable people are
derided as "not caring about the animals." The questions raised here are likely to be written off as those of "a
trophy hunter." BWU is probably the least dirty bear-specific group, but that may be more of a sign of how
unethical the others are. Florida’s animal rescue groups and advocacy circles are so polluted lately that volunteers
feel forced to side with whichever group currently seems the least corrupt to them rather than freely choosing a
reputable one. Some elderly Florida supporters suspecting these issues desperately hope that "at least a few animals
will be helped" if they quietly comply again. Too often, the opposite happens and these well-meaning volunteers
and donors are unintentionally enabling those who deliberately harm animals. There are leaders who are illegal
reptile traffickers, wildlife poachers, and even habitual animal abusers.
The BWU leader claims that she is not paid, yet she has unexplained personal financial wealth. Her son, US Navy
Officer Dane Shadix, also has unexplained financial resources. After each of her major money-grabs, she appears
to have had new cosmetic surgeries. Neither of her ex-husbands, John Tyler Schultz and Michael Bryan Shadix,
were wealthy. Neither were her parents, John Barnes Garvin and Myra Walker. She currently does not appear to
have outside paid employment. Before she became involved in local animal charities about a decade ago, she
worked at minimum-wage jobs. She was allegedly fired from her waitressing job at the Chuluota bar known for its
midget-wrestling nights, Hitching Post. This establishment is allegedly frequented by drug dealers and addicts
who've been unwelcomed from other local bars. She's allegedly been caught shoplifting.
There have been multiple Florida animal-related charities that dishonestly received large land donations that the
leader placed into his or her own name and sold for personal profit later. The charity leaders may claim the land is
being used for a "sanctuary" because they released a few animals supplied by a nuisance wildlife trapper, such as
squirrels and possums. The original donors, who sometimes bequeathed the real estate in estate plans, are
sometimes deceased and do not notice when the land is sold by the nonprofit leader for a personal profit a few
years later. The BWU leader appears to have a 200-acre "sanctuary" that was placed in her name and has not
probably been declared in IRS or other disclosures. There may be another recent questionable real estate
acquisition as well. She's claiming on tax forms that BWU has less than 50K of financial business annually, but this
is untrue. The group's IRS identification number is 82-0985009. Despite being an openly political group, Bear
Warriors has fully tax-deductible 501c3 status.
https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/
According to the Florida Check-a-Charity page, Bear Warriors reported 435K in business in 2024. This probably
does not include the large land acquisitions.
https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Charities/Charities-FAQ/How-do-I-check-on-a-charitable-
organization
The BWU leader allegedly contacts elderly landowners as a supposed agent working on behalf of the Florida
Forever conservation program, then procures land and money for herself with promises of a future "animal
sanctuary" or "licensed wildlife rehabilitation center." She's not the only Florida "wildlife activist" who allegedly
does this. Seminole County rancher Barbara Imogene Yarborough may have been defrauded before her 2023 death.
Most activists who claim to be "licensed rehabilitators" are lying. These permits can be found on the FWC website.
https://myfwc.com/media/5423/licensedwildliferehabilitatorsbyregion.pdf
Shadix claims that she takes care of several animals that were left behind when the families moved away. This is a
lie. She is dumping aggressive pit bulls and feral cats at vacant houses. She shoots video of the animals at the
vacated homes with the fake backstories. These are usually the former homes of low-income people. These feral
animals damage the properties and make it difficult for the owners or potential buyers to enter the property. The
homes are devalued by the damage, which may enable Shadix to buy them. The surrounding areas become
dangerous for people and other animals.
The “animal-rights” movement, along with its many associated "sanctuaries," is one of the few activist causes in
which criminals can easily embed themselves and falsify long personal and professional histories in order to make
themselves appear accomplished. Leaders' credentials aren't openly fact-checked. It's easy for 45-year-old reptile
traffickers to start attending activist events, immediately say that they've run a local sanctuary "for the past forty
years," then begin receiving high-dollar donations and social clout right away. Nobody feels comfortable
questioning the basic unsoundness of their statements - even that it's mathematically unlikely that a 45-year-old has
been a landowner and nonprofit leader since they were apparently five years old. Nobody states aloud that they'd
never heard of a supposed "legendary local conservationist" or their sanctuary before a recent event when the
leaders are endorsing him. If anyone's aware that the charity formation and land purchase actually happened just
one year ago, they apparently don't feel safe to openly say so. Cases such as Steve Rosen and Rodney Adam
Coronado suggest that most animal-rights activists don't speak up even when they're aware of the alleged problem
pasts and behaviors of those around them.
Shadix appears to be giving an inaccurate backstory. She portrays herself as having a rugged, third-generation rural
Seminole County upbringing. Her father, John Barnes Garvin, was actually a transplant from Massachusetts. Her
mother's family was from Louisiana. The family home was apparently in upscale Winter Park in Orange County.
Katrina's mother Myra Walker and her subsequent husband, Benjamin Ray Williams Jr., lived in Orlando and Vero
Beach, not Seminole County. Katrina graduated from the suburban Colonial High School in Orlando, which is in
Orange County. She's also known as Trina Shadix, an unlicensed medical assistant.
Shadix appears to dupe her supporters for high dollar amounts for future legal action that's misrepresented, over-
promised, or doesn't materialize. She's also taken credit for state actions that weren't even partially due to her
group's efforts. In 2022, she raised thousands of dollars to sue Palm Beach Sheriff's Office regarding a bear
shooting by a deputy. Shadix immediately fundraised 50,000 dollars to sue PBSO and the Palm Beach County
commission. She told her followers that her lawsuit demanded several major results from officials, such as forcing
PBSO to provide bear-safety training for all Florida Sherriff's departments and to air public service announcements
about bear safety. She continued to take donations beyond the 50,000. The FWC was at the June 18th shooting
incident, at which they immediately and assertively told the PBSO the matter had been handled incorrectly. FWC
officials were publicly critical of PBSO in the days following the shooting. Unrelated to Bear Warriors, many Palm
Beach residents were openly angry about the shooting. In July 2022, FWC officials met with PBSO and resolved
the matter. Shadix credited her legal demands for the meeting, declared this a BWU victory, and never said
anything again about additional legal action. This meeting between FWC and PBSO was likely to happen anyway.
Nobody knows what happened to the money for the stronger measures Bear Warriors promised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgBt6j333Kw
It's confounding that Katrina Shadix and her Bear Warriors United are staging these donor-funded bear-hunt legal
motions in 2025 and 2026. She is the former director of Chuck O'Neal's Speak Up Wekiva, which unsuccessfully
attempted a similar lawsuit and emergency injunction against FWC in 2015 and 2016. The pair were also
simultaneously involved with the same multiple "nonprofit wildlife sanctuaries" that were lucrative fronts for cruel
reptile traffickers and wildlife poachers. When these "charities" were being investigated for cruelty and fraud, they
had convenient overnight fires and break-ins. This history seems to be concealed from newer donors and volunteers
in Florida conservation and animal-rights circles. Speak Up Wekiva also operates as Speak Up for Wildlife.
Ironically, these groups with "speak up" in their titles foster a code of silence. Well-meaning people are providing
donations, volunteer labor, real estate, and supplies to these sham "sanctuaries." This diverts those resources from
charities that are actually helping animals.
https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResults/EntityName/speak%20up%20wekiva/Page1?
searchNameOrder=SPEAKUPWEKIVA
If you're a potential donor or a member of the news media, don't take any leader's word that an "animal-rights
spokesperson" has an upstanding history or that a "wildlife sanctuary" has hundreds of rescued animals and has
been around for 40 years. Please check your official county real estate property websites, local and federal court
proceedings, wildlife bureau investigations, state LLCs, and IRS records.
Beware of any "sanctuary" that won't microchip its animals and accept donations of perimeter surveillance
cameras. Please be cautious when donating to an animal-rights group doesn't provide one-year and three-year
follow-ups on sponsored "open rescue" animals. There are elderly and out-of-state donors contributing to Polk
State University professor Rebecca Heintz's promoted Florida "sanctuaries" that don't currently exist. Some urban
animal-rights "rescuers" receive multiple lifetime sponsorships on a singular farm animal supposedly "liberated"
from a slaughterhouse, then dump that unfed livestock on rural, unfenced land. The neighbors, community, and
animals lose. None of the Florida "sanctuaries" that are actively managed or endorsed by Florida activist leaders
currently opposing the bear hunt are certified by ethical organizations.
Shadix and her Bear Warriors members have been involved in criminal and financially risky acts for years in other
states. She's encouraged or coached to perform this behavior by Adam Sugalski, who's been formally listed as the
group's Protest Coordinator. Annually, Shadix and other criminals use group funds to travel to New Jersey to
criminally harass residents and officials. One of Shadix's accomplices is Sierra Club's Gail Theresa Zega from
17860 SE 28TH Place in
Silver Springs (DOB 17 December 1963). They allegedly steal campaign signs from front yards and place them in
front of other people's businesses without permission, stop highway traffic, vandalize cars, and "dox" hunters. In
2016, they publicly harassed and falsely accused two different New Jersey men of killing a popular bear nicknamed
"Pedals." They continued these accusations even after the state wildlife officials confirmed that an unrelated third
man had killed the bear. The first two men apparently sued, and one of the lawsuits lasted for at least two years.
Shadix allegedly has used Bear Warriors funds to defend this and other personal lawsuits. She unsuccessfully
attempted to claim she's not subject to New Jersey laws because she lives in Florida. Zega is apparently known in
local activist circles as only "Z" in order to obscure her illegal activities. Members may be falsely told this is her
formal, legal name.
https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/local/morris-county/2018/02/09/man-accused-killing-pedals-bear-said-he-
didnt-do-suing/322569002/
Please note that most groups that do accredit sanctuaries only monitor the animal-related conditions at the facility.
Accreditation is not necessarily a seal of approval for deciding whether it's a good investment of your own human
time, money, or land. Accrediting groups generally do not detect potential financial mismanagement,
disproportionate power and ownership of one individual or family, truthfulness in fundraising, private land
ownership, or volunteer treatment. While it's important that the accredited sanctuaries treat their animals humanely,
some may be taking in quadruple the money and land than what's needed for the proper care of the animals and
staff wages, then the owners pocket the remaining 75 percent. It appears that some accrediting organizations
evaluate a smaller amount of land than the impressive acreage that the sanctuary owns and boasts about to the
public. For example, a Florida panhandle sanctuary owns at least 100 acres and raises millions of dollars annually
with that claim. The 100 acres was bequeathed in a widow's estate. Donors assume that this is a spacious facility
that requires a large operating budget. Despite owning that 100-acre parcel and possibly others for more than a
decade, that sanctuary operates on only five acres. The accrediting body only evaluates those five acres. For a list
of Florida groups accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, visit their website.
https://sanctuaryfederation.org/
These same Florida leaders who aggressively protest SeaWorld routinely collect money for their friends'
"sanctuaries" that are far less humane and regulated. It's unlikely that the leaders don't notice how filthy and unsafe
their friends' facilities are, and that many of their "nonprofits" are fronts for longtime reptile traffickers and wildlife
poachers. Animal-rights activists perform meticulous undercover investigative and regulatory research when
they're attempting to embarrass zoos or other animal businesses that they dislike. They know how to file Freedom
of Information Act requests and attain USDA inspection records that aren't published online. When their python-
breeding friend's well-funded "animal sanctuary" receives multiple violations for inhumane animal treatment from
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the county animal services department, the same activists
ironically accuse the government of "bullying a legendary conservationist." They hypocritically never want to see
those inconvenient photos and descriptions of the cited sanctuary that are easily viewed in the online public court
records. Instead, they fundraise to retain aggressive defense attorneys to ensure their friend can continue
inhumanely breeding illegal exotic animals and jeopardizing Florida's ecosystem. Adam Sugalski has enjoyed
public praise and donations when he takes his "open rescues" to sanctuaries, yet he says and does nothing a few
years later when those same facilities close a few years later. He doesn't retrieve, re-home, or advocate for the
animals he left behind. He's stayed friends with these scam"sanctuary" managers, despite knowing they'd killed or
abandoned those animals, and stole donations.
The effort to flood the hunt lottery system with non-hunters may be another chapter in the activist leaders' financial
cons and lies. Shadix told the media and her followers that she personally applied 550 times with her own name for
a cost of 2,750 dollars to Bear Warriors. Steve Rosen said he personally submitted 800 applications for himself,
using his organization's funds. Rosen's "Angels" group supposedly submitted 37,000 applications, costing his
donors 185,000 dollars.
https://www.aol.com/articles/florida-got-160-000-requests-093000432.html
Rosen's and Shadix's claims are likely fabricated or grossly exaggerated. According to Orlando news outlet
WKMG/Click Orlando, apparently following a public records request with FWC, the most applications submitted
by one applicant was 400. It's unknown whether any of the high-number applicants or lottery winners submitted
their applications in direct association with any formal group using donor funds.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/11/24/non-hunters-snagged-at-least-44-florida-bear-hunt-permits-
records-show/
Please beware of any sanctuary that has a sudden purported crisis, especially when you've never heard of that
charity. Don't assume that the media's verified the story. Check their property records, Animal Services reports, and
LLC registration.
In August 2016, Adam Sugalski's friends Tina Lee (a.k.a. Tina Richardson) and her husband Gerrit Lee raised
thousands of dollars with a "sudden eviction" scam. They claimed that they and their new "charity," Forever Farm
Sanctuary, had rented the property from someone else at 1016 Dillon Circle in New Smyrna Beach for several
years. This was untrue. In August 2016, the news stories repeated their lies that the "evil Bank of America" was
suddenly foreclosing on their landlords, so the Forever Farm "tenants" had to leave the property in two days. They
claimed that more than 400 animals would soon be homeless. It was all a lie. Tina and Gerrit Lee owned that
property. This wasn't the fault of an external evil landlord or bank. Their farm was an inhumane breeding operation
which was nicknamed "the boneyard" for six years by neighbors because of the emaciated, neglected animals. It
was only in June 2016 that Tina Richardson Lee rebranded and registered as a "sanctuary." Forever Farm is just
one of dozens of scam sanctuaries that Sugalski and the others have endorsed or defended. Fortunately, that one
didn't stage an overnight housefire.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/10154193151403145
As with most sanctuaries, the Lees grossly padded their numbers for maximum donations, public sympathy, and
media attention. There wasn't even quarter that number, but those animals were neglected and living in filthy
conditions. The Lees also bait-and-switched the general public and rescue groups into taking several animals on the
pretense with many of the animals needed only foster care. People believed that this was only temporary and the
Lees would reclaim the animals later. They pretended that Forever Farm had leased the property from a third party
who was being evicted by BOA. In reality, the Lees themselves owned that property. It's since been bulldozed and
sold. In addition, the neighbors of the Lees have commented that the animals were neglected.
The entire time this con was being worked, the Lees owned and still own the large property next door, 1009 Dillon
Circle. News journalists were apparently unaware of this, but Adam Sugalski knew and has yet to say anything.
The Lees still live there in an upscale house. Regardless of the ownership of the 1016 property, they could have
simply moved the animals next door where they still live. The fact that this was such an easy scam to conduct
without the media hasn't following up on it suggests just how easy it is to get away with it. It's to find any Florida
sanctuary that's more than a decade old. Most of these cons close after a few years of grift, but continue to take
donations from out-of-state and elderly donors who don't know.
Ironically, the simplest guideline is to avoid any sanctuary or charity that's managed or friendly with the current
Florida vocal animal-rights leaders. If you're a member of the general public or news media, beware of any
"nonprofit" promoted or founded by Adam Sugalski, Katrina Shadix, Shannon Geis, Chuck O'Neal, Rebecca
Heintz, Solid Rock Community School employee Shannon Blair, Rosa Mendez, or Nicole Cordano. This includes
out-of-state bear-specific "charities" such as Shadix's friends at North Carolina's Help Asheville Bears and Poacher
Strike Force. These groups claim to be managed by "senior scientists" and former state forest rangers. They often
raise money for future "bear sanctuaries." They pretend to be surprised to learn, several years and millions of
outside donations later, that most states including their own do not license bear sanctuaries other than restricted
rehabilitation centers. Of course, their donors and volunteers don't get apologies or refunds.
https://avlwatchdog.org/help-asheville-bears-closes-after-spending-2-million-calling-attention-to-injured-animals/
Shadix attempts to ingratiate herself with many well-known politicians and government employees, although she
ultimately turns on many of them. She noticeably avoids networking with municipal law enforcement, even with
animal-friendly celebrity nearby sheriffs such as Brevard County's Wayne Ivey. Is this because these seasoned
officers could detect her many cons?
Katrina Shadix has allegedly been operating an animal rescue and sheltering scam involving dozens of vicious dogs
and contagiously-ill feral cats. Shadix routinely posts photos of these hard-to-place animals, who are usually posed
inside and around multiple vacant, rural, low-income Florida homes that are in poor condition. She recurrently
claims that she's caring for yet another set of animals that was recently abandoned by their previous owners when
the latter recently moved away. In actuality, Shadix is bringing vicious dogs and contagiously-ill feral cats to the
vacated properties and dumping those animals on real estate she does not own. She's doing this in rural east Orange
and Seminole Counties. Her social media followers then deride rural, low-income, and Black people for supposed
animal mistreatment. Most of these houses were not recently vacated - some have been condemned and vacant for
months or years. This apparent fundraising con is possibly part of further damaging this real estate and making
them unsuitable for resale so that Shadix can misappropriate even more land for herself. She attains donations and
social acceptance for supposedly taking care of these recently "stranded" animals. Noticeably, these supposedly
abandoned animals are never posed in or around upscale homes or in suburban neighborhoods. Shadix apparently
does not notify law enforcement of criminal animal abandonment. She's eager to call law enforcement and
municipal services when she feels it benefits her, so this lack of notification is suspicious at best.
Multiple members of BWU are known as "rescue pull partners" with municipal animal shelters such as Orange
County Animal Services, which allows them to attain vicious and ill dogs and cats from the shelter at no charge.
Shadix may be acquiring the vicious dogs and ill feral cats this way.
Leaders such as Geis and Sugalski benefit from these Florida "sanctuaries" because they dump their supposed
open-rescues there. They enjoy playing social media "hero" when they leave yet another "liberated" farm animal at
the gate. They also post public calls-to-action on their social media timelines after a "sanctuary" has yet another fire
or flood. Those leaders themselves are rarely there to donate or volunteer in the fallout. Do these leaders know that
some or most of these "emergencies" are staged money-grabs? Or, is the hard volunteer work something the "little
people" should do? Many well-meaning people have been criminally victimized by these sanctuaries, but the
Florida animal-rights leaders say nothing. Many Florida "sanctuaries" are filthy roadside for-private zoos with a
constant supply of free labor, media publicity, and supplies.
https://sentientmedia.org/pseudo-sanctuaries/
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20250415/animal-hoarding-is-on-the-rise-and-no-kill-policies-are-making-it-
worse
This may be read by one of middle-age or older "Mean Girls" who haven't done much constructive and honest for
animals with above-board groups yet have spent the past several years attacking those who do. This cadre of bullies
includes Shannon Geis, Chuck O'Neal, and Nicole Cordano of Bear Defenders and Speak Up for Wildlife. The
same can be said about for Adam Sugalski, a Rambo-wannabe who laughably alters videos, along with animal
hoarders Rebecca Heintz and Rosa Mendez. They're known for interpersonal viciousness, alleged embezzlement,
calls for donations to Florida animal sanctuaries that don't actually exist, cover-ups of illegal python breeders
whom they know are falsely calling themselves rescuers, abusive "animal shelters" that have convenient burglaries
or overnight fires to draw donations and destroy criminal evidence, rich cat breeders soliciting donations for their
private mansions on one-acre plots which they claim are "nonprofit sanctuaries" where there are supposedly 500
current "rescued" animal residents that nobody's ever actually seen, failed artists who rebrand as wildlife sanctuary
managers so they can charge their "charity" thousands of dollars apiece for their uninspired work, "wildlife
refuges" that call for out-of-state and international donations by claiming hurricane damage after every Florida
storm even when they were five hours away from the path, wildlife poachers who claim their sanctuary animals are
"rescues" before they quietly sell them, "sanctuaries" run by exotic reptile traffickers who blame their constant
animal "disappearances" on a supposedly hostile neighbor yet refuse donations of perimeter surveillance cameras,
putting their own children in danger by having them commit crimes and harass other people, and that recycled
singular hen they're trotted around and traded between each other for the past three years while claiming she's their
"open rescue" from a slaughterhouse you supposedly protested the day before. Chuck O'Neal and Adam Sugalski
are currently covering for actual cases of these and more. Maybe purported animal-loving attorneys such as Steven
M. Meyers and Peri Sedigh could represent - or just respect - the apparent hardworking volunteers who truly rescue
animals instead of enabling the terrorists such as Solid Rock Community School's Shannon Blair and her teenage
thug son Evan LeFevre who call themselves "animal activists" because they deliberately stage violent riots, trap
and batter women who can't fight back, then manipulate the video afterward to make themselves appear the
victims? It's disgusting who easily gets the legal resources in Florida animal advocacy and which groups go
scrounging for attorneys. They all know that Starbucks riot in Orange County was choreographed by Malaina
Watts and similar grifters.
https://www.change.org/p/peta-and-florida-attorney-muna-abraham-of-longwell-lawyers-share-the-full-starbucks-
video
A few years ago in California, there was a publicized scandal when more than 310 rescued and fostered guinea pigs
and rabbits were transferred to an Arizona "sanctuary" that was actually a reptile breeding operation. Those pets
became snake food. What hasn't been publicized is how common this is with transfers and intakes of small animals
to multiple illegal reptile breeders who operate Florida "nonprofit sanctuaries." To maximize their donations and
media attention, many of them publicly claim they have acreage and resident animal numbers that are quadruple of
what they actually have. A "wildlife sanctuary" claiming one hundred wild animals on four acres often should be
translated as "twenty-five neglected, un-spayed feral cats who wander the suburban neighborhood and are based
out of their owner's filthy one-acre privately-owned lot that includes a filthy house and auto-body garage."
Did east Orange County Commissioner and University of Central Florida professor Dr. Kelly Martinez Semrad lie
to CNN and her constituents? She's known for her role as Vice President for Save Orange County, which has been
accused of financial corruption in recent years. This purported member of the Sierra Club and Bear Warriors said in
a mid-November 2025 CNN story that she'd purchased and secured a Florida bear hunt tag because, as a non-
hunter, she wanted to "spare a bear." Her name does not appear on the published list for the 172 hunt permit
holders that's provided by Florida Fish and Wildlife commission.
Every hunt lottery applicant received at least three emails or texts informing them of the process and their
placement in each round. Those who "won" received reminder emails and calls. They then had to pay extra fees to
"snag the tag." There wasn't room for doubt about one's status.
It seems unlikely that CNN misunderstood Commissioner Kelly Semrad, but she should be given a chance to
clarify. What other incorrect information is possibly being said by this UCF professor and her Save Orange County
organization?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUslACQQ5Ic&t=2m47s
These criminals take ongoing financial donations from the same uninformed families who surrendered their small
pets, believing that they're still being cared for. O'Neal, Sugalski, Heintz and Geis are longtime, close personal
defenders of a Central Florida illegal reptile trafficker who uses surrendered ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, and kittens
at a "charity" for this purpose. Shadix has also fundraised for this "wildlife expert," who has been a high-profile
figure with the Florida groups opposing bear hunts since 2015. This individual fraudulently raises money as a
"licensed rehabilitator," then takes in orphaned or injured wildlife which are quietly fed to illegally bred pythons,
tegu lizards, boa constrictors, and even venomous reptiles. This breeder, who also illegally poaches wildlife, has
solicited high-dollar financial donations from the public to give "forever homes" to rabbits and guinea pigs at a
Central Florida "sanctuary" which has never facilitated adoptions. It doesn't take a genius to realize what happened
when a dozen rescued hamsters taken in on Tuesday aren't there by Friday but the reptiles look well-fed. The
continued popularity of this "conservationist" suggests that the Florida leaders are complicit. They personally
learned from this sanctuary founder how financially profitable a publicized overnight housefire or break-in can be.
Many animals have died in these cons. Until this specific popular person is publicly and honestly renounced by
Shadix, O'Neal, Heintz, Geis, and Sugalski, this letter will be distributed.
https://animalpolitics.substack.com/p/behind-closed-doors-unraveling-the
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Please consider this letter as only an opinion, and decide for yourself.
From:Andrew Furmanski
Subject:Opposition to the Sabal Palm Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 3:28:37 PM
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Dear Commissioners and Planning Board Members,
I strongly oppose the proposed Sabal Palm development. This project threatens critical
wildlife habitat and undermines smart growth priorities in Collier County.
Key Concerns:
-Endangered Florida Panther Habitat: The development site sits within vital panther
territory—of which, only about 150 remain in the wild.
-Increased Road Danger: The leading cause of panther deaths is vehicle collisions. This
project would bring more traffic to key roads within their migration routes.
-Loss of Natural Lands: Florida loses 120 acres of wild land every day to development,
putting enormous pressure on ecosystems and the Everglades.
-Excess Vacant Housing: 31% of properties in Collier County are already vacant. Future
housing efforts should prioritize existing infrastructure rather than expand sprawl.
-Florida Wildlife Corridor Impact: The proposed site lies within this designated corridor,
essential for wildlife movement and long-term species survival.
I urge you to reject this project in the interest of responsible land use and the survival of
Florida’s unique wildlife. Protecting these lands safeguards our environment, economy, and
quality of life.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrew Furmanski
Miami, FL 33133
From:jen lon
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to Sabal Palm Rd Development — Protect Wetlands & Florida Panther Habitat
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 10:42:58 PM
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Dear Commissioner McDaniel,
I am writing to urge you to vote no on the Sabal Palm Road development. This project would destroy critical wetlands, home to the Florida Panther,
while increasing flooding risks and straining local infrastructure. These wetlands are essential for water filtration, flood prevention, and long-term
community resilience, and once they are gone, they cannot be restored.
The developer, SWJR Naples I LLC, is new with no track record, and PulteGroup has a documented history of construction defects and code
enforcement issues in Florida, raising serious concerns about responsible building.
Please protect our land, water, wildlife, and communities for future generations by opposing this development. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Johnson
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From:heather shaver
Subject:Opposition to Proposed Action Affecting the Everglades
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 1:55:15 PM
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Dear Commissioner,
I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed action currently under consideration
that would negatively impact the Everglades and surrounding ecosystems.
The Everglades are not only an environmental treasure but also essential to Florida’s water
quality, flood control, wildlife habitat, and long-term economic health. Decisions that place
short-term interests above long-term environmental protection risk irreversible damage to a
system that cannot be replaced once lost.
I urge you to consider the scientific, environmental, and community concerns associated with
this proposal and to oppose any action that weakens protections for the Everglades.
Thank you for your time and for considering the concerns of your constituents.
Thank you,
Heather Shaver
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To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to Expanding the Line of Development into Protected Everglades and Panther Habitat
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:25:11 PM
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Dear Bill McDaniels,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to any proposal that would push the
County’s line of development deeper into the protected Everglades and designated
Florida panther habitat.
These lands were set aside for a reason. The Everglades is a globally significant
ecosystem, and Collier County holds a unique responsibility as steward of some of its
most sensitive remaining areas. Expanding development into these zones directly
undermines decades of conservation planning, taxpayer-funded land protection, and
restoration efforts at the county, state, and federal levels.
Equally concerning is the impact on the Florida panther. With a population still hovering
at dangerously low numbers, further fragmentation of primary panther territory increases
the risk of vehicle strikes, genetic isolation, and habitat loss—threats that scientists and
wildlife agencies have repeatedly warned against. Once this land is opened to
development, the damage cannot be undone.
Beyond environmental harm, pushing the line of development deeper into protected
areas creates long-term costs for residents: increased flood risk, higher infrastructure and
emergency management expenses, water quality degradation, and the loss of the natural
systems that protect our communities and support our economy. Short-term development
gains should not outweigh irreversible, county-wide consequences.
Collier County’s character, resilience, and quality of life are inseparable from the health
of the Everglades and the survival of the Florida panther. I urge you to reject any effort
to move the line of development into these protected lands and instead reaffirm the
County’s commitment to smart growth, conservation, and responsible planning.
Future generations will judge these decisions. I hope Collier County chooses to lead by
protecting what cannot be replaced.
Sincerely,
A concerned lifelong resident of South Florida
From:Jane Mortellaro
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Project
Date:Thursday, January 15, 2026 4:04:03 PM
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I am a Collier County resident writing to respectfully urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict project scheduled for consideration on January 13.
This proposal conflicts with the County’s long-standing conservation-based land-use plan. The
South Naples Citrus Grove is designated as Rural Fringe and is surrounded by permanently
protected conservation lands intended to preserve regional water resources, Florida panther
habitat, and other critical wildlife values.
While I support the need for affordable housing, it should not come at the expense of
conservation land that was specifically set aside for environmental protection. Additionally, I
object to the developer’s request to reduce the water quality program by limiting littoral
plantings to just 7% of stormwater lakes, well below the required minimum of 30%.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Jane Mortellaro
From:Allie Delventhal
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict Project
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 5:23:23 PM
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Dear Collier County Commissioners:
I am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sable PalmRoad Subdistrict Project on January 13. A major concernis the proposed change in the growth management plan.Since 2002 growth on rural fringe district lands has beenlimited to a small portion of those areas, and whenincreased density was proposed, TDRs were imposed.To forfeit these charges due to a very palty 15% ofincluded affordable housing sets a concerning precedentfor the future.
Living in Verona Walk, adjacent to Sable Palm Rd, I amfearful of flooding during hurricanes as evidenced by theproblems with the near-by Tamarindo development.During Hurricane Irma properties in Verona Walkescaped flooding by only a few feet, and building on thenear-by rural land may upset flooding management.
There are also fire and wildlife concerns as well as trafficimpacts. As you know there are over 1000 new housingunits along this stretch of Collier Blvd. The other developments were already zoned for growth, but thezoning for the current land in question must be altered toallow the development to proceed.
In the past the county commissioners seem to vote infavor of development regardless of negative impacts.Allowing change in the rural growth designation,forfeiting TDRs, permitting the developer to reduce waterpurity requirements by planting 7% rather than 30%
stormwater littoral shelf vegetation, and ignoring theimpacts on wildlife, flooding and fire risks creates theimpression that developers have no limits in the eyes ofthe commissioners. When will unchecked growth bestopped? Please consider the negative impacts of thisproject and vote to deny.
Respectfully,
Allie Delventhal
7298 Salerno Ct
Naples, 34114
From:Gretchen Hoke
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:49:18 AM
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Dear Chair and Commissioners of the Collier County Board of Commissioners,
My name is Gretchen Hoke, and I am writing on behalf of Rain Frog Ranch, where I serve as
executive director. I respectfully urge you to deny approval of the proposed 341 Sabal Palm
Road Subdistrict, scheduled for a vote on January 13.
The 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove is part of a vital regional mosaic of wetlands,
flowways, working farms, and permanently protected conservation lands. This area provides
essential habitat for endangered and threatened species, including the Florida panther, wood
stork, and red-cockaded woodpecker, and lies adjacent to the 70,000-acre Picayune Strand
State Forest.
The Rural Fringe land-use plan has successfully guided this region for over twenty years,
balancing conservation, agriculture, water protection, and public safety. Introducing 423
homes into this fire-dependent landscape is incompatible with that plan. Prescribed burning is
critical to the health of these ecosystems, and dense residential development would impede
this work, increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfire that threatens both people and wildlife.
I support affordable housing, but not at the expense of long-standing conservation
commitments or public safety. I am also concerned that the developer proposes only 7%
littoral plantings of stormwater lakes, falling short of the required 30% minimum. This
reduction undermines the environmental protections intended for this sensitive region.
I urge you to uphold the intent and integrity of the Rural Fringe plan by denying the 341 Sabal
Palm Road Subdistrict. Thank you for your careful consideration of this important decision
and for your leadership in protecting Collier County’s natural and working lands.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Hoke
Rain Frog Ranch
5513 Rain Frog Lane
Plant City, Fl 33567
(813) 720-3981
rainfrogranch@gmail.com
"We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place-or not to
bother." Jane Goodall
From:Steven Bogart
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Road Development
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:56:10 PM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing as a concerned member of the public who cares deeply about conservation,
wildfire safety, and the protection of irreplaceable natural landscapes in Florida.
I respectfully urge you to vote NO on the proposed 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
development scheduled for consideration on January 13.
This 169-acre site sits within a mosaic of conservation lands, wetlands, flowways, and
working agricultural landscapes that have been intentionally protected for decades under the
Rural Fringe land-use plan. It is surrounded by permanent conservation areas, including the
Picayune Strand State Forest, and provides critical habitat for imperiled species such as the
Florida panther, wood stork, and red-cockaded woodpecker.
This region is also wildfire-prone and requires regular prescribed burning to remain safe
and ecologically functional. Introducing a 423-unit residential enclave in the middle of this
landscape would severely hinder prescribed fire operations and increase the risk of
catastrophic wildfire — endangering both people and ecosystems.
I strongly support affordable housing as part of sustainable communities. However, affordable
housing should not be used to justify development that undermines long-standing
conservation policy, increases wildfire risk, and weakens water quality protections.
Conservation and housing solutions must be pursued together — not at the expense of one
another.
I am also concerned by the proposal to reduce stormwater lake littoral plantings from the
current 30% requirement to just 7%. These native plantings are essential for protecting water
quality, reducing pollution, and preventing harmful algae blooms.
I respectfully ask you to uphold the integrity of the Rural Fringe conservation plan and deny
the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict proposal.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Steven Bogart
From:Julissa Ocampo
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:Opposition to 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:00:58 PM
Attachments:FNAI Biodiversity Matrix
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Good evening county commissioners
I'm writing to express my opposition to the proposed development located at 341 Sabal Palm
Rd.
As I'm sure you know this proposed subdivision is set to occur on a variety of habitats,
including our prized wetlands and flood plains.
The addition of impermeable surfaces and removal of recharge areas, along with the reckless
reduction of littoral plantings to 7% from the required 30% coverage, will create issues that
are detrimental to the longevity of Florida's natural areas.
This proposed subdivision puts our native wildlife at risk, including but not limited to, gopher
tortoises, Florida panthers, eastern indigo snakes, wood storks and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
The mitigation costs associated with the relocation of tortoises on its own, is outrageous. I
have attached FNAI's biodiversity matrix for the area at which the proposal is located at.
I live in an area that unfortunately suffers a lot of flooding due to the addition of impermeable
surfaces. Water has no where to go when it rains. It pools in areas that are at a lower elevation,
such as dredged and filled wetlands. I fear the same may happen here, as nature never forgets.
I would also like to note that Floridians are tired of the unnecessary development of our natura
areas. The past year has been filled with unnecessary development proposals and deep
frustration from the public. I use the proposed land swap from Pasco county and cabot, the
prosed land swamp of guana river preserve, and the proposed development of our state parks
as examples.
I ask that my email be added to the public record, and that you listen to general public.
Julissa Ocampo
Jocampo101123@gmail.com
From:Nancy Boros
To:Rick LoCastro; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall; BurtSaunders@colliercountyfl.gov
Subject:OPPOSED TO SABAL PALM REZONING
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:59:57 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
We respectfully request that you VOTE AGAINST the Sabal Palm Rezoning that is being
presented today. We have repeatedly seen the ecological devastation caused by similar
development in both SW and SE FL, which is irreversible. Please vote no. Thank you.
Nancy Boros
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From:Donna Hill
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Oppose development of Orange Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:18:40 AM
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I am writing to let you know I oppose the development of the Orange Grove. It is a
shame to see Florida loose its ability to provide Oranges for the state and country.
I live in Hacienda Lakes and have gone to the Orange Grove many times since I
have moved here.
Cotsco is coming in and tearing up the land, we do not require any more growth in
the area. The reasons below should require some thought before pouring more
concrete into our beautiful city.
1. Endangered panther and bear habitats (4 panther deaths on Sabal Palm
Road in 2025) More bears invading neighboring communities like VW. (I just
picked up 2 piles of bear scat in my side yard yesterday).
2. Worse flooding, with overflow already affecting Tamarindo (my daughter
wants to purchase there) and potentially Verona Walk
3. Traffic congestion from nearly 4,000 extra car trips daily
4. Strain on emergency services and infrastructure
5. Negative impact, with freshwater overflow, on Rookery Bay Estuary, a critical
breeding ground for area’s fisheries.
I also visit Paradise Coast generates, and was told that 57 million dollars come in
from tourist revenue, I really like the idea proposed by someone in Verona Walk to
make the orange grove an educational tourist facility. It was stated to me that this
would be a worthwhile experiment in Florida, where 80 percent of the citrus industry
has failed.
The Commissioners could take the lead in replacing the dead trees with new citrus-
greening resistant trees promoted by the U.S Department of agriculture and the
university of Florida.
Please help make this a reality,
Donna Hill
8187 Lucello Terrace S
Naples, Florida 34114
From:Eco GreenEyes
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Oppose 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdivision
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:04:58 PM
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I am a Collier County resident and voter and am writing to urge you to deny the 341 Sabal Palm Road Subdistrict
project on January 13. This 423 unit project conflicts with the long-standing conservation land-use plan, the Rural
Fringe, that designated this South Naples Citrus Grove surrounded by permanent conservation as protected for
regional water, panther, and other wildlife values, including endangered species. This large site has been designated
properly as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of
wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. This 169 acres is in the midst of wildfire-prone conservation
lands that must burn frequently. It has been designated for conservation for over twenty years and should remain so.
The developer wants to undo the conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the
423 units. That shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. I also support affordable housing,
but not at the expense of conservation. Finally, I object to the developer reducing the water quality program by only
doing littoral plantings of 7% of stormwater lakes instead of the required 30% minimum lake plantings.
We the voters of Collier County want MORE CONSERVATION, NOT MORE DEVELOPMENT. I and your other
Collier County constituents will be watching how you vote, and we will vote accordingly. We appreciate your
consideration.
Sincerely,
David E. Reeves
1310 Sweetwater Cove, #7201
Naples, FL 34110
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From:Kristin Harvey
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO to the 2600 homes
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:29:16 AM
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Good day to you Bill,
I am writing today to ask you to please turn down the vote to demolish the orchard in Naples
for 2600 new homes to be developed. We are loosing our lovely small town and these
developers do not care about the wild life and way of life that will be impacted by the building
of these new homes and their tenants. Our infrastructure is in dire need of improvement as
traffic in Naples is at an all time high and driving has become as difficult as many other
conveniences once available now stricken.
Please stop tearing down Naples and please give earnest thought to the wildlife whose homes
we are encroaching to build more homes for humans. Please refer to how many homes are for
sale currently in Naples and demand is low. Stop the development on this beautiful land and
keep Naples green!
Thank you for your time and consideration and praying earnestly that the council members do
the right thing for Naples and what is left of our green spaces.
Respectfully,
Kristin Harvey
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From:Sam W.
To:Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall
Subject:NO to rezoning South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:07:06 AM
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Humans are not above nature, we are a part of it. The impact that development would have on
the local ecosystems would have lasting effects on our own ways of life as well as the native
fauna. For us to rezone any land that remains in the Everglades for housing would be nothing
short of savagery. Please protect this most vital resource.
From:rojo9389@everyactionadvocacy.com on behalf of Rosalie Brainard
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Please Deny 341 Sabal Palm Rd Subdistict
Date:Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:40:32 PM
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Dear Commissioner William L. McDaniel,
I am a Collier County resident and am writing to object to the proposed development called "341 Sabal Palm Road
(PL20230016340)" and the associated amendment to our Growth Management Plan.
Sprawl:
This application proposes a substantial conversion of agricultural and rural land to suburban residential density,
which conflicts with the County’s policies to preserve rural lands and limit sprawl. The site is surrounded by
permanent conservation lands. Once converted, these lands are permanently removed from agricultural use and
from their role as low-impact buffers that protect eastern Collier County’s unique natural areas. Approval of this
project would set a troubling precedent for incremental sprawl, undermining Collier County’s Growth Management
Plan and decades of investment in conservation-based planning for privately-owned, eastern Collier lands.
Protected Species:
This site lies within an area that provides vital habitat for a variety of State and federally listed species, including the
Florida Panther, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Wood Storks. Introducing 423 residential units with associated
roadways, lighting, fencing, and increased traffic will further fragment habitat, restrict wildlife movement, and
elevate the risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. Collier County has implemented measures to protect these charismatic
species; however, should the Board approve this development and associated plan amendment, years of restoration
efforts would be undermined. Maintaining large, contiguous, low-density landscapes, including assuring they are
prescriptively burned often, is critical to ensure the protection of these species.
Flooding:
As identified in the Supplemental Staff Report, this application site is within the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay, the purpose of which is to restore natural flow ways and rebalance freshwater flows into two
natural systems, specifically Naples Bay and Rookery Bay. Replacing open, agricultural land with impervious
surfaces will increase stormwater runoff in this area, alter drainage patterns, and heighten flooding risks for the
surrounding area, including communities to the west. Increased nutrient and pollutant loading also threatens
downstream water bodies and sensitive estuaries, including Rookery Bay.
This development would disturb, not restore, natural flow ways within the area and would further exacerbate
nutrient and pollutant loadings in the watershed. It also forecloses on vital opportunities for more comprehensive
flow way restoration in this important region, which would complement the neighboring Picayune Strand CERP
project. Approval of the application and Plan amendment are counter to the intent of the Belle Meade Hydrological
Enhancement Overlay.
Fire:
Collier County is already highly vulnerable to wildfires and expanding or intensifying development in areas that
border or encroach upon wildlife prone lands increases the likelihood of catastrophic fires, threatens homes and
lives, and places additional strain on emergency services. I believe the County has a responsibility to prioritize
public safety and long-term resilience.
Please support Collier County's existing smart land use plans in the Rural Fringe that preserve our rural and natural
areas by voting against PL20230016340.
Sincerely,
Rosalie Brainard
Naples, FL 34114-2976
From:Heavier Flamer
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:No to building in the Everglades
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 11:35:24 PM
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Building in non tax productive land that is ecologically necessary that fills your water supply,
is short sighted and an inefficient use of land. It will also eventually fail in slowing your
county income's continuous decline, and operating in a deficit. Not only will this gain nothing
of long term value, it will cost you in the availability of water, storm water mitigation,
irreplaceable land, and the support of your constituents. Please say no to the development in
the everglades within your county. Thank you for your time.
From:Lucy Nadeau
To:Bill McDaniel; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Subject:NO to ANY Development near the Everglades
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:38:00 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
As a life long Florida resident, I am writing to express my concern over the potential for 423
homes on 169 acres of the western Everglades. This project should ABSOLUTELY,
POSITIVELY BE OPPOSED. NO WAY should it EVER come to fruition. This state already
has close to 200,000 VACANT residential houses—why do developers insist on destroying
MORE vacant land instead of rehabilitating existing buildings that need renovations? This
project should be a firm NO, today, tomorrow and FOREVER. Enough is enough. The
Everglades are too precious to sacrifice any more.
I strongly urge you to vote against this proposal due to the environmental impacts it WILL
have on our fragile ecosystem.
Respectfully,
Lucy K Peistrup
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From:Brandon Smith
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel
Subject:No to another 423 homes on saba palm rd
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3:22:09 PM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you. Sincerely,
From:Matthew McIntosh
To:Bill McDaniel
Cc:Cristina Tiberia
Subject:No to 341 Sabal Palm, yes to more housing
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:37:21 PM
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Hey Commissioner McDaniel (and Cristina!),
I am reaching out for two reasons
1. Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm project.
2. Please redevelop downtown Naples to hold more people and be less car oriented instead.
We need more affordable housing but we also need to keep what’s left of rural Florida to stay rural. Going forward
with a development like this, this deep in the woods, will lead to Collier County to become what Southeast Florida
(Miami-Dade County/Broward County) is today.
What I propose instead is redeveloping the areas in Naples that are already developed to have more people and less
cars. How? A simple start would be eliminating parking minimums so that businesses aren’t forced to provide more
parking than what the market demands.
This article has more information on the hidden costs of parking minimums and how cities throughout the country
are getting rid of them.
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025-5-16-what-do-these-cities-in-wisconsin-and-texas-have-in-common-
they-ditched-parking-mandates
Please give it a read and let me know y’all’s thoughts!
Matthew McIntosh
From:Matthew McIntosh
To:Bill McDaniel
Cc:Cristina Tiberia
Subject:No to 341 Sabal Palm, yes to more housing
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 10:37:21 PM
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Hey Commissioner McDaniel (and Cristina!),
I am reaching out for two reasons
1. Please deny the 341 Sabal Palm project.
2. Please redevelop downtown Naples to hold more people and be less car oriented instead.
We need more affordable housing but we also need to keep what’s left of rural Florida to stay rural. Going forward
with a development like this, this deep in the woods, will lead to Collier County to become what Southeast Florida
(Miami-Dade County/Broward County) is today.
What I propose instead is redeveloping the areas in Naples that are already developed to have more people and less
cars. How? A simple start would be eliminating parking minimums so that businesses aren’t forced to provide more
parking than what the market demands.
This article has more information on the hidden costs of parking minimums and how cities throughout the country
are getting rid of them.
https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025-5-16-what-do-these-cities-in-wisconsin-and-texas-have-in-common-
they-ditched-parking-mandates
Please give it a read and let me know y’all’s thoughts!
Matthew McIntosh
From:bishop price
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO Re-zoning/Development on Sabal Palm Road
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:54:54 AM
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Bill,
Naples at its core is the opposite of Miami. Miami is covered in concrete and once they ran out
of space to keep sprawling development outwards, they started building upwards.
If you and your fellow commissioner's continue to allow such rapid unchecked and
irresponsible growth, we will fast become Miami’s little brother. Which none of us concerned
citizens wish to occur.
Please vote no on allowing the re zoning and development of Sabal Palm Road.
Truly, it is beyond heartbreaking to see what has already happened to our beautiful town that
was once full of beautiful wildlife and understated elegance. Please stop this madness.
Most Respectfully,
Bishop Price
From:lotbuy@aol.com
To:Rick LoCastro; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel; Chris Hall
Subject:No on land-use changes
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 7:36:11 AM
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To the Collier County Commissioners:
Please vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove.
Thank you.
Beth Sedacca
Proud Florida Native
From:Evan Singer
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:36:04 AM
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Vote No!!! Please!
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From:Ashley Gravette
To:Rick LoCastro
Cc:Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:15:50 AM
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Dear Mr.- LoCastro, Hall, Saunders, Kowal, McDaniel
This proposed development in Southwest Florida is ground zero for what remains of Florida
panther habitat and critical wildlife corridors for our region.
This project involves would destroy old citrus groves that sits adjacent to some of the most
important public conservation lands in our state, including Picayune Strand State Forest,
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, and Big
Cypress National Preserve.
We do NOT need to convert 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove (341 Sabal Palm Road) into
423 residences. There is a lot wrong with this proposal, I will include a photo attachment
about Planned Unit Development as well.
Since this land is already designated as “sending lands” under Collier County’s Rural Lands
Stewardship Area (RLSA) program. That designation was meant to keep the land intact, with
development “credits” generated by not building on it transferred ("sent") to less ecologically
sensitive “receiving lands.” Changing this property from sending land to receiving land
completely undermines the RLSA program and its purpose. This opens land that was meant to
protect our wildlife and water resources, to construction of dense residential development.
This is not “just an old citrus field”, the site lies within primary Florida panther habitat and is
actively used by panthers. Panthers may not den in the citrus groves, but they routinely use
agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime to hunt. Spanning up to 20 miles of
land.
This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for already developed
lands just to the west of it. Throwing in a small retention pond and calling it good, is NOT
GOOD. It will not balance out what is destroyed.
As we have seen, Broward County took to the west, filling nearly every developable square
inch with dense residential and commercial growth.
This time, Collier County is doing the same in the opposite direction. Marching east toward
the Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier
County should they approve it.
This is the moment for voting NO, to any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples
Citrus Grove.
Thank you for your time.
Kind Regards,
Ashley Gravette
In regards to the PUD…
From:Kimberly Hall
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:No on Agenda items 9a/9b-341
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 7:53:53 PM
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Hello,
I’m asking you to vote NO on agenda items 9A and 9B - 341 Sabal Palm Road. No on any land-use changes for
the 169 acres of south Naples citrus grove. Stop the overdevelopment. Save the Florida Panthers.
Thank you for your time
Kimberly Hall
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From:Lynda DeField
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders
Cc:Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO on agenda items 9A and 9B
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 11:34:57 AM
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Good morning commissioners.
Please vote a strong NO on developing 169 acres of protected sending lands. The everglades and the roads are
FULL. Please put and end to destroying the Everglades.
Sincerely,
Lynda and Rob Gilbert
From:Maria Alejandra Llorens
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal
Subject:No more development and destruction of the Everglades
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:52:24 AM
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Dear Commissioners,
I am writing on behalf of the many people in Collier County and all the residents of Florida
that love and appreciate the unique natural beauty of this state. If you don’t read all of this,
here’s the short version: don’t sell out and destroy what makes Florida special.
No one comes here to visit subdivisions, and residents don't want more thoughtless destruction
of the land. Development needs to be higher density and in urban areas. Suburban sprawl is
inefficient and risky as we get more destructive extreme weather over time. The poor
decisions we make now in the short term will have dangerous consequences for the health and
safety of the state as a whole.
In 2023, I completed a thru hike of the entire state on the Florida National Scenic Trail. The
people of this state deserve better than cheap and shoddy development that will destroy the
environment and impact our quality of life. We have so much beauty here, but so much of it
has been ruined by development or will be soon.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Maria Llorens
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From:Abriella Richards
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:No more development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:31:14 PM
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Hello to the Collier county commissioners over seeing building projects in beloved
Florida nature. I wanted to send a message to those in charge of deciding whether or
not to disturb wildlife and destroy what is meant to be preserved in the name of
development. When it comes to the Everglades I encourage you to vote against any
further development of the wetland. Florida's flora and fauna is near and dear to the
heart of many Floridians, since the initial settlement, hence our wonderful state name.
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I trust that the public's interest will be
considered by the people meant to represent them. You all have a good meeting
tomorrow.
From:Ignacio Cordero
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Cc:Comments@collierclerk.com
Subject:No More Developing the Everglades
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:35:44 PM
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Hello,
Please vote AGAINST further development of the Florida Wetlands and land adjacent to the
Florida Everglades.
Thank you,
Ignacio Cordero
Economics Graduate
School email: iacordero9998@eagle.fgcu.edu
Personal email: corderoign19@gmail.com
Personal Phone: 239-821-5687
From:Patsy Roark
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO land-use change
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:27:10 PM
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From:Rosie Alvarez
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:No for development into protected areas
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 2:08:55 PM
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Good Day commissioner, my name is Rosayba Alvarez and I am a lifetime resident in the state of Florida. I’m
reaching out today via email to express my lack of support for expanding development into protected wildlife areas.
Unfortunately I am not able to attend the meeting January 13 2026 about this topic but I can assure you that this is
not in the best interest of the residents or tourists of our beautiful state.
There are much better and desirable ways to increase development and commerce than tearing down ecosystems for
endless forgettable suburbs!! Focus on bettering the existing communities in the area, this is not the way to a better
future
Thank you for representing the interests of the people, I trust that you will do what’s best for the residents of
Florida, people and animals alike!
From:Bradlyn McEttrick
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO DEVELOPMENT IN THE EVERGLADES
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 8:06:26 PM
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Hello,
Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with
423 houses which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in
the middle of lots
of conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of
wetlands, forests and
agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional
conservation here – a mix,
without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Best,
Bradlyn McEttrick
From:Yessica Kaiser
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:NO
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:23:16 AM
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We urge you to vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove: Stop developing Florida!!!!!
This is protected land.
From:Leta Langevin
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:00:15 PM
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Please please vote no on the land development. We have to much traffic and we are quickly
losing our precious ecosystem that is so unique. Please leave the green space for our native
wildlife and panthers to roam. We are already being called Miami West. We don’t want this.
Please stop the over development. Please
From:Victoria phillips
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:37:15 PM
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I am writing to ask you to please deny the SabalPalm Road development on your January 13
agenda. This large site has been designated properly as protected conservation and citrus
groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area of wetlands, flowways
and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the conservation protection
plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That shouldn’t justify
undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project in this
place.
Sincerely, Victoria Phillips
From:Ethan Stratman
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:54:44 AM
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Your agenda for January 13 has a proposed development on Sabal Palm Road with 423 houses
which I urge you not to support. This is a current citrus grove which is in the middle of lots of
conservation lands, including the Picayune Strand State Forest. That mix of wetlands, forests
and agriculture is what make Collier County unique and is the nature of regional conservation
here – a mix, without houses in the middle. Please deny this project – thank you.
Sincerely, Ethan Stratman
From:Gabriella Leone
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:46:41 AM
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Hello Commissioner,
I am writing on behalf of the many people in Collier County and all the residents of Florida
that love and appreciate our Florida nature and all the animals, birds and fish that live there
and depend on this land to be protected. It saddens me how much development is ruining the
natural beauty of Florida and this is largely the reason why people choose to live here: for the
sabals, clean blue water, and greenery that add to the quality of life we all want for the
residents of Collier County. According to the Florida Conservation Group,120 acres of wild
land gets developed in Florida per day. This rate is extremely disheartening and unsustainable
for the future of Florida. I am writing in strong opposition against the Sabal Palm development
of 169 acres for 350 homes on environmentally protected land. This land currently sits on a
Florida Wildlife Corridor parcel and is in the middle of critical Florida panther habitat. I love
all the panther crossing signs and how it seems Collier stands for the protection of this
endangered species, as of many others on this property. This development would be
hypocritical and against the effort to protect them and would bring in so much more road
traffic to a road that panthers need to cross as part of their natural migration. With the number
one cause of death is vehicle collisions, approval of this development would surely dim the
chances of panther survival in addition to all the other development that they are faced with
across the state. Additionally, we do not need more homes as 31% of properties remain vacant
in Collier County according to census data. I am for affordable housing but we cannot
encroach any further on environmentally sensitive lands. I urge you to take a stand for
protection of the wild land and all that enjoy and depend on it for survival. This would be
largely recognized and supported - holding Collier County to its reputation of one that cares.
This would bring a lot more tourism and new residents in the long run as development is
irreversible, but protected Florida landscape is becoming more rare and sought after to people
deciding where to visit and live.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Angelica Tspokva
From:Gabri Leone
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:42:21 AM
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Hello Commissioner,
I am writing on behalf of the many people in Collier County and all the residents of Florida
that love and appreciate our Florida nature and all the animals, birds and fish that live there
and depend on this land to be protected. It saddens me how much development is ruining the
natural beauty of Florida and this is largely the reason why people choose to live here: for the
sabals, clean blue water, and greenery that add to the quality of life we all want for the
residents of Collier County. According to the Florida Conservation Group,120 acres of wild
land gets developed in Florida per day. This rate is extremely disheartening and unsustainable
for the future of Florida. I am writing in strong opposition against the Sabal Palm development
of 169 acres for 350 homes on environmentally protected land. This land currently sits on a
Florida Wildlife Corridor parcel and is in the middle of critical Florida panther habitat. I love
all the panther crossing signs and how it seems Collier stands for the protection of this
endangered species, as of many others on this property. This development would be
hypocritical and against the effort to protect them and would bring in so much more road
traffic to a road that panthers need to cross as part of their natural migration. With the number
one cause of death is vehicle collisions, approval of this development would surely dim the
chances of panther survival in addition to all the other development that they are faced with
across the state. Additionally, we do not need more homes as 31% of properties remain vacant
in Collier County according to census data. I am for affordable housing but we cannot
encroach any further on environmentally sensitive lands. I urge you to take a stand for
protection of the wild land and all that enjoy and depend on it for survival. This would be
largely recognized and supported - holding Collier County to its reputation of one that cares.
This would bring a lot more tourism and new residents in the long run as development is
irreversible, but protected Florida landscape is becoming more rare and sought after to people
deciding where to visit and live.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Gabriella Leone
From:Gabriella Leone
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:22:25 AM
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Hello Commissioner,
I am writing on behalf of the many people in Collier County and all the residents of Florida
that love and appreciate our Florida nature and all the animals, birds and fish that live there
and depend on this land to be protected. It saddens me how much development is ruining the
natural beauty of Florida and this is largely the reason why people choose to live here: for the
sabals, clean blue water, and greenery that add to the quality of life we all want for the
residents of Collier County. According to the Florida Conservation Group,120 acres of wild
land gets developed in Florida per day. This rate is extremely disheartening and unsustainable
for the future of Florida. I am writing in strong opposition against the Sabal Palm development
of 169 acres for 350 homes on environmentally protected land. This land currently sits on a
Florida Wildlife Corridor parcel and is in the middle of critical Florida panther habitat. I love
all the panther crossing signs and how it seems Collier stands for the protection of this
endangered species, as of many others on this property. This development would be
hypocritical and against the effort to protect them and would bring in so much more road
traffic to a road that panthers need to cross as part of their natural migration. With the number
one cause of death is vehicle collisions, approval of this development would surely dim the
chances of panther survival in addition to all the other development that they are faced with
across the state. Additionally, we do not need more homes as 31% of properties remain vacant
in Collier County according to census data. I am for affordable housing but we cannot
encroach any further on environmentally sensitive lands. I urge you to take a stand for
protection of the wild land and all that enjoy and depend on it for survival. This would be
largely recognized and supported - holding Collier County to its reputation of one that cares.
This would bring a lot more tourism and new residents in the long run as development is
irreversible, but protected Florida landscape is becoming more rare and sought after to people
deciding where to visit and live.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Gabriella Leone
From:Lois Lehning
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:10:08 AM
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The in question site lies within primary Florida panther habitat and is actively used by panthers. While panthers
may not den in citrus groves, they routinely use agricultural lands in their primary range during nighttime hunts that
can span 20 miles. This undeveloped land also serves as flood control and aquifer recharge for already developed
lands just to the west of it
Years ago, Broward County marched west, filling nearly every developable square inch with dense residential and
commercial growth. Now Collier County is doing the same in the opposite direction — marching east toward the
Everglades. This proposal is a dangerous step and a deeply wrong-headed move by Collier County should they
approve it.
This is the moment for residents and friends of Florida’s wildlife to stand up and say NO.
PLEASE, vote NO on any land-use changes for the 169-acre South Naples Citrus
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From:JK1
To:Bill McDaniel; Dan Kowal; Burt Saunders; Chris Hall; Rick LoCastro
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:36:09 PM
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Dear Commissioners, I reside here in Collier County and am writing to ask you to please deny the
Sabal Palm Road development on your January 13 agenda. This large site has been designated properly
as protected conservation and citrus groves in the Rural Fringe program because it is part of a big area
of wetlands, flowways and endangered species habitats. The developer wants to undo the
conservation protection plan due to a small amount of affordable units among the 423 units. That
shouldn’t justify undoing the long-standing conservation policies. Please do not approve this project
which conflicts with your current good Rural Fringe plan. Thank you. Sincerely James and Katherine
Shaw
From:Johannah Maxwell
To:Bill McDaniel
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:25:35 AM
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Hello, my name is Johannah Maxwell, and I am a former resident of Collier County. I
grew up in Collier County for the first 18 years of my life and lived at 250 Sabal Palm
Rd, where my father and his parents before, run a herb nursery. The placement of
this subdivision and the continuation of future developments are directly harming the
conservation efforts put into place in Picayune Strand state forest. Along with harming
the lives of the agricultural workers that support and built this community by pushing
them out with buyouts and increasing housing and living prices. I currently study
environmental science in Washington state and work specifically with wetlands and
costal areas. From these studies here and in the state of Florida I know that this area
is crucial for the water flow into rookery bay area, collier-seminole state park, and the
ten thousand islands aquatic preserve. And crucial habitat for numerous endangered
species, terrestrial and aquatic, including the Florida Panther and American
Crocodile. The money that has been spent proudly to restore these areas would
continue to go to waste by allowing the continuation of developments in this area.
After watching Picayune Strand State park grow and heal along side me my whole life
I know it would be devastating to not only me but the community that this area
supports. And would physically harm the ecology of the environment in return hurting
our community and economy.
From:Oliver Kljucevic
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Date:Sunday, January 11, 2026 11:13:50 PM
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Please DENY the 341 Sabal Palm Road project. Building 400+ houses on or near the beloved
Florida wildlife corridor should be a crime. The Sabal Palm project will destroy Florida
panther habitat and lead to increased car collisions with panthers. It will also lead to more
sprawl deeper into the habitat. South Florida is already plagued with these UGLY cookie
cutter LOW QUALITY house developments everywhere. These housing developments are
deeply hated because they’re just encroaching on natural beautiful Florida, they create more
traffic and are not actually fixing the housing affordability crisis. We have less than 200
panthers left. Protecting them should be our priority. Please do not contribute to this senseless
sprawl and added traffic that will most certainly add to panther fatalities
Thank you in advance
Sincerely
Oliver Kljucevic
From:Julianne Landrian
To:Rick LoCastro; Chris Hall; Burt Saunders; Dan Kowal; Bill McDaniel
Subject:Leave the Everglades Alone!
Date:Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:04:27 PM
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I do NOT support moving the line of development deeper into the protected everglades zone.
Florida pathers would be at major risk of endangerment as the leading cause of death is motor
vehicle crash. If the Everglades is developed we can never get it back! LEAVE OUR
PROTECTED LAND ALONE!
From:Rebecca Reardon
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Land use change
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:17:11 AM
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Please vote NO on the land use change for south Naples citrus Grove.
Thank you
Rebecca Reardon
From:Sally Jones
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:Land Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 9:46:03 PM
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I have been a resident of Collier County for more than 40 years and I am concerned with more land development in
an area (Sabal Palm Road) that should be protected for many environmental reasons. Developing this area is not
what is best for our county! I urge you to please listen to the many citizens who are against this and vote no on
agenda items 9A and 9B – 341 Sabal Palm Rd.
Thank you,
Sally Jones
239-404-4490
From:Sharon Hanlon
To:Bill McDaniel
Subject:January 13th Agenda item: Sabal Palm Development
Date:Monday, January 12, 2026 5:04:50 PM
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Dear Board of Commissioner Member Mr. McDaniel:
I am a long time resident of Collier County and have strongly supported over the years paying
funds for Florida Conservation initiatives.
On January 13th. The Board of Commission agenda includes a request by parties to develop
169 acres of land for the Sabal Palm development. This would add homes and an already
crowded North Naples roadway system, and would build in what I thought was previously
protected conservation land. Development in the protected conservation and citrus grove land
in the Rural Fringe would destroy wetlands and further endanger our wildlife.
Please vote NO on the Sabal Palm Development project and do what Collier residents have
been asking, to stop the unchecked growth in Naples and to protect our conserved land.
Sharon Hanlon
4555 Shearwater Lane
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 450-6389