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California’s Surfrider Foundation urges Lee County to ‘prioritize public parking solutions’ in Boca Grande
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out ab…
Chamber releases survey of off-island visitors
A Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce survey on visitors to Gasparilla Island is still gathering submissions. It now has o…
Beach parking petition now has over 3,000 respondents
A petition survey by a local schoolteacher and longtime island resident to keep beach parking access open has grown to…
Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barba…
Light Keeper’s Open, charity golf at the Coral Creek Club Nov. 3
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament tak…
Sunseeker purchase announced by Blackstone; company adds to Charlotte investments
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackston…
See the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Gasparilla Island State Park for yourself. You’ll be right next to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum built in 1890.
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Suncoast Humane Society Summer Camp 2025

Ladies Howl Captains Party 2025

June 2025 Boca Grande Chamber Mixer

Lemon Bay Better Shots Summer 2025

June 2025 Englewood Chamber Mixer

Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament 2025

2025 Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament

Boca Grande Preschool Graduation 2025

Red Gill Tarpon Tournament 2025