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North Port ceases talks with Warm Mineral Springs developer

March 14, 2024
The City of North Port’s negotiation team has recommended the City cease the negotiations for a potential public-private partnership with WMS Development Group LLC for the future of Warm Mineral S…

Inn exec chef honored by trade pub

March 14, 2024
Nick Marchesano, executive chef at The Gasparilla Inn, has been honored as one of the Club + Resort Chef’s 40 under 40.  Marchesano arrived in Boca Grande just before Hurricane Ian, where he wa…

Rotary sets 42nd Fine Arts Fest  

March 14, 2024
The Rotary Club of Englewood will hold its 42nd Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. Englewood’s Dearborn Street will feature original artwork …

Family celebrates St. Patrick’s day rescue with EMS

March 14, 2024
BY MELISSA CSANK St. Patrick’s Day has a special significance for my family. Ten years ago, on that day, my family experienced a life-altering event at the Boca Grande Club. My father, heading …

Community Center roof repair gets authentic Spanish barrel tiles

March 7, 2024
When the Boca Grande Community Center gets its new roof this spring, it will have something in common with the c. 951 Sobrado Abbey in Galacia, Spain, and many other historic sites across the U.S….

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair is Saturday

March 7, 2024
Get on board! The Boca Grande Woman’s Club annual Spring Fair is tomorrow, Saturday, March 9. The festive Boca Grande-themed parade, followed by all of the merriment and cheer of a traditional …

Placida Road apartment project appears stalled 

March 7, 2024
A proposed apartment building set to be located behind Cape Haze Plaza, appears to be stalled as a development.  In 2022 before Hurricane Ian, a 108-unit multi-family housing project was in the…

Love-ly net gain for tennis boosters in pickleball debate 

March 7, 2024
After several weeks of meetings and planning, Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane, on behalf of the county, met with several island tennis advocates, agreeing to keep the two tennis courts on Whee…

Bike Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair March 9

February 29, 2024
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair, All Aboard the Boca Grande Express, arrives on Saturday, March 9. Come out and celebrate what makes Boca Grande special and have a great time with friends…

Artists join Strawberry Festival lineup this Saturday

February 29, 2024
The Annual Boca Grande Strawberry Festival, held on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center, is a long-standing island tradition known for fresh Strawberry Shortcake, a fabulous Silent Auc…