Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland A house for a resident Lee County sheriff’s deputy is finally moving forward at Wheeler Road, though a formal start date has not yet been announced. An…

Gasparilla Estates at 2001 Gasparilla Road in Placida is for sale with signs going up this past week. It is but one of a few key properties for sale at the tip of Cape Haze and the entrance to Boca Grande. View to the west. Photo by staff Gasparill…

Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2 million, with the goal of preserving the island chain’s natural ha…