The Thornton Key-Palm Island-Knight Island-Don Pedro Island

Community Plan

Twenty years ago, an island advisory committee believed that Islanders should have a say in their future. Frequently, issues arose from Charlotte County, outside forces, or circumstances beyond their control, making the community feel adrift. Everyone shared the same desire: to maintain the island’s original charm—the wonderful feeling of stepping off the ferry and saying, “This is it. This is where I want my home. This is paradise.” To address these concerns, the committee approached the County for guidance on how to participate in shaping their future. The solution was to create a Community Plan.

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Download the Island Vision Statement

Preserving “Pure Florida”

From 2003 through 2006, Charlotte County assisted the Island stakeholders in a lengthy process to prepare for our collective futures.  Community planning was a popular program at the time, allowing the County to know and understand the needs and wishes of their local neighborhoods. And though the original plan was never formally accepted by the County Commission, many of the recommendations and projects contained in the plan have been followed and accomplished.

The county-appointed Steering Committee hosted town hall meetings to arrive at a consensus vision of the Island’s most important features and future priorities. The vision statement contains findings and recommendations for critical subjects, from the environment to lifestyle and infrastructure. Much of it could have been written yesterday.

Download the Vision Statement: Download File

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Download the Community Plan

The Thornton Key-Palm Island-Knight Island-Don Pedro Island Community Plan

Weighing in at 69 pages, the TKPIKIDPI Community Plan isn’t exactly a summer beach read. But the importance and relevance of this document make it time well spent. With topics like development, green space, environmental quality (even iguanas!), navigation, beach renourishment, ferry service, roads, golf carts—the list goes on and on—there is so much ground covered that there is little, if anything, left that has not been explored and addressed.

Download the Community Plan: Download the Community Plan Document

Community Plan

Why Join PIE?

While membership is not mandatory, your support directly contributes to the programs and initiatives that help preserve and improve island life.

For Our Environment
PIE supports local conservation efforts, coordinates annual beach access clean-ups, and ensures our island gardens and private beach easements are well-maintained.

For Island Fun
Our PIE Social committee organizes beloved island events, such as the New Year’s Day Golf Cart Parade, Palm Palooza, Sand Castle Content—and we’re always looking for new ways to bring people together!

For Our Community
We keep residents informed with news updates, manage the Island Action Fund to address civic issues, and administrate the Island Kids Scholarship Fund, providing educational support to local students.

Support Your Community – Join PIE!

PIE exists to support you and your island lifestyle, and we rely on your support in return. For just $50 per year, your household membership helps fund essential programs, events, and advocacy efforts.

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Contact us at:
pie@palmislandestates.org

Palm Island Estates Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit civic association of property owners on Knight Island, Palm Island, Don Pedro Island and Thornton Key. It was originally incorporated in 1980 “for the preservation of the natural environment and ecology of Knight and Don Pedro Islands.”
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Today, its mission is to promote cooperation among all property owners, to offer a representative voice in civic and community affairs and to provide assistance and improvement to the islands.

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