Punta Gorda Airport passenger traffic increases in November
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Airport Authority announced the total passenger count for the twelve months ending Nov. 30, 2017 is 1,368,754. The Punta Gorda Airport passenger count for Novemb…
Are you ready for ‘Taste’? Make sure you get your tickets soon!
■ STAFF REPORT Tickets are being sold right now for the 2018 Taste of Boca Grande event, supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boca Bay Pass Cl…
Dr. Raymond James joins staff at Boca Grande Health Clinic
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Raymond James will be joining its medical staff in March of 2018, where he will soon be a full-time physician on staff. …
Getting to know the Bush family a little better …
■ BY SUE ERWIN – Golf Pro Ken Raynor has had a long established personal friendship with former President George H. W. Bush, prior to when he assumed presidency of the United States in 1981. The Co…
BIPS to host author Jack Davis on January 5
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is proud to welcome renowned author and University of Florida Professor, Jack E. Davis to the Boca Grande Community Center at 4 p.m. on January 5. Pr…
Four island sea turtles wash up deceased, reported to FWC
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteer and Board member Melissa Csank said an unusual number of dead sea turtles have washed up on the beaches of Gasparilla Island recently. “I…
Renovations to Port Boca Grande Lighthouse nearly complete
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two major structural repairs have recently been completed at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Director Sharon M…
Help with history: What do you know about this photo?
■ The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for information about archived photos that were shared with the island history center. Descriptions are sought about the photo at r…
Obituary Mike Gary
Mike Gary, 92, of Port Charlotte died Thursday, Dec. 14 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. He was born August 10, 1925 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late W.I. ”Bud” and Lillie Ora (C…