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Wrapping up week one of the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic

The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division. Jane Shanley and John Medgyesy took home the championship glasses with Walter and Anne Beatty as runners up. Gasparilla Island…

Sheriff begins enforcement of parking ordinance

This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line letting visitors and residents know that the new parkin…

ICE-y Minneapolis immigration protest on island

A group of around 120 Boca Grande residents gathered at Sam Murphy Park on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 to support democracy and protest the violence in Minneapolis. The protest was organized in less than 24 hours, and word of the demonstration was sprea…

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Community Center playground funds question

There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The play…

Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting

Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent milesto…

Fix for bulkhead on 4th Street

The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair. Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, said that their Department of Transportation is repairing approximately 72-fee…

Charlotte asks for on-island Lee meeting

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagr…

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Boca Grande Hope For Haitians builds on 16 years of impact

Above, one of 25 new homes. Photos submitted BY HOPE FOR HAITIANS After a six-year pause, Boca Grande Hope For…

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BOCILLA Bocilla Islands Conservancy to host Art in the Palms event The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the…

Leading Moffitt physicians explore care

Earlier this week, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, in partnership with Fri…

Prof. Shelli Feder to present ‘Redefining the Good Death’

Navigating the Journey: Quality of Life and Faith St. Andrew’s Church will host Prof. Shelli Feder, a leading natio…

Camera Club talk features nature photographer Claudia Daniels

Interested in capturing the beauty of sand, surf and light of Boca Grande’s beautiful beaches? Come to the Boca Grande…

Fust plans Island Book Blast on Feb. 7

For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s B…

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