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Santa arrived on Gasparilla Island for a short visit Saturday night as part of the annual Christmas Walk. Afterwards he was off on his way. More photos here. Photo by Caroline

Grace Haly recovering after accident in Switzerland

Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in October. “We are struggling with this new normal,” said Dr. Emily Haly, who is back in Florida as she helps her daughter recover on…

Unpermitted landscaping letters go out

‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items from the Lee County right-of-way. “Per direction from…

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Christmas tree cherry picker

At The Gasparilla Inn & Club, the Christmas tree decorations were going up on Tuesday evening, both inside and outside. At the lawn, crews were decorating the tree just like at home, with one pe…

Long lines for parking passes

There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee Count…

Goodbye old ‘Florida boom’ compound

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St. Attending for the committee were Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy, Bec…

Arrest after patron causes disturbance

A man was arrested for disorderly intoxication in a public place at the Pink Elephant last Saturday evening, Dec. 6. Around 5:30 p.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office r…

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This evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Patricia “Trish” Petrosky to the Lee County Board of Coun…

Update: Lee County Boca Grande parking permit schedule

Lee County has updated the in-person schedule for Boca Grande parking permit distribution. Three December dates had to…

Boca Bargains set for reopening after renovation

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Gratitude for our Community Partners from Friends of Boca Grande

BY MARTA HOWELL, FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE What a whirlwind this last year has been! Last year at this time my office…

Kemerer credentialed

Captain Derek Kemerer has completed the process that awards the professional designation of Fire Officer. The Commissi…

Santa pancakes

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13…

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See the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Gasparilla Island State Park for yourself. You’ll be right next to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum built in 1890.

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Englwood Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting 2025

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