BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There is an old proverb that says if a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will soon follow. Those are the words written...

Fishing families take the stage, islanders in front of the camera and behind in ‘Mullet and Mangroves’
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Thursday, May 3 a new documentary on barrier island life had its debut on local television stations, and it featured seve...

Three Sisters hearing includes attacks, allegations … but no decisions
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND SUE ERWIN – The Lee County Hearing Examiner’s office in Fort Myers became a rather heated place on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as the ...

Be an ‘ark’ angel with heifer.org
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande resident Libby Frazier is spearheading a campaign to “Build an Ark” to help a community of people who are lacking the basic...

Soderbergs boost Suncoast Humane Society campaign by a whopping $1 million
BY SUE ERWIN – When Boca Grande residents Peter and Elsa Soderberg learned that Suncoast Humane Society needed a catalyst to help kick-start the...

BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue the Port Boca Grande...

Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Boca Grande villa...

5th Street Beach Access closed due to erosion
The Boca Grande 5th Street Beach Access is closed indefinitely due to erosion stemming from recent storms and high tides. The parking lot will remain ...