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Bayou temporary bridge gone by Thanksgiving after GIWA work

The temporary bridge over the Boca Grande Bayou being used by the Gasparilla Island Water Association to remove old equipment will be gone by Thanksgiving. GIWA Executive Director Ron Bolton said that the window for removal from the contractor could b…

Jet Skier rescues seaplane after Stump Pass forced landing

An experimental SeaRey airplane made an emergency water landing just off Palm Island at Stump Pass on Sunday at around 4:20 p.m. Palm Island beachgoers, as well as a Jet Skier, came to the rescue of the stranded pilot, Aaron Biedenbach. “They all came…

Causeway ‘mattresses’ tuck in storm erosion

Mattress firm rip-rap puts wash to sleep The shoreline hardening project of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is in full swing. The $4.5 million initiative is a long-term solution to the coastal storm erosion caused by Hurricane Milton. “We are p…

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Flu shot season

The Boca Grande Health Clinic is helping the community prepare for flu season by offering flu vaccinations throughout October and November. Shots are available for all registered Clinic patients as…

Lee County opens up official portal for island Parking Committee

Lee County has opened up the official portal to apply for the Boca Grande Parking Committee. The committee was announced Aug. 5, and applications were expanded to a wider audience in September. The…

Lee Tourism recommends Barrier Island Parks funding

On the agenda for next Tuesday’s Lee County Board of Commissioners regular meeting is a beach and shoreline funding item with the Barrier Island Parks Society listed as one of the recipients. If…

Mote Aquarium opens in Sarasota Wednesday

The new Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is opening to the public next Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mote SEA will provide science education and enhanced levels of ocean…

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Hurricanes effect on turtle nests; ten remaining as October goes

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY If you’ve watched the local TV news or read a local newspaper these past couple of…

Arrest for driving under influence

In the early hours of Saturday, Sept. 27, Tanner Stewart was arrested for driving under the influence in Englewood…

Jet Ski theft at Placida Ramp

The theft of a jet ski in August at the Placida Boat Ramp was reported on Sept. 21. A black 2021 Yamaha jet s…

Report of trespassing; first believed part of ‘pool party’

Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, Deputy Angelo Lanni of Lee County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of tr…

New to Lemon Bay Conservancy Board

Loulie Mauran and Mark Horan have joined the board of the Lemon Bay Conservancy. Both are long-time members who share…

Elevations elevated at Preservation Board

The Oct. 8 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting, set for 10 a.m., will include discussion of house elevatio…

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