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Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval

On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project. The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Master Site Plan & Design – Placida West Boat Ramp Exp…

Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County

The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande. The resolution initiates Florida Statute Chapter 164, which is a state-…

Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix

Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA maintenance building, staff discovered that the main underground electrical conduit to the bridge had been damaged by Hurricane Milton…

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Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa

BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa. “For any of us who have been in Florida for any amount of time, we know all…

Alison Brown brings ‘Sun and Water’ and bluegrass warmth to Crowninshield

Musician and entrepreneur here Grammy-winning banjoist, composer and label founder Alison Brown returns to the stage next Friday, Nov. 21, with two performances at the Crowninshield Community Hou…

Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans

Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…

Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21

The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant. The market will run each Friday through the spring from…

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Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character

BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly…

Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval

On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renova…

Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend

The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Satu…

Camera Club meets

The Boca Grande Camera Club announces its first meeting this season on November 18 at 10 a.m. which will take place at…

Lewis L. Hamilton 1939-2025

Lewis L. Hamilton, M.D. of Boca Grande, FL and Salisbury, CT died peacefully at home in Salisbury on July 20, 2025 sur…

Historic gathering for Historical Society

The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening…

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