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Storm wave action gives island surfers Atlantic ride

The 1st Street area of Gasparilla Island is a formidable surfing spot after storms, whether hurricane or just high winds. On Saturday, there were many out there to catch the remnant waves of Isaias, a storm that hit Friday night in the Panhandle. Shown h…

Banyan restoration begins; new trees 8,000 lbs.

GICIA and Lee County partner to restore historic Banyan Street BY THE GICIA In partnership with Lee County, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is moving forward with an ambitious project to restore Boca Grande’s iconic B…

Parking Committee comes together for Gilchrist churches

Above, Sally Downey discusses parking around the Methodist Church, including a count of street parking. Photo by Garland The Boca Grande Parking Committee voted to allow parking for the Lighthouse United Methodist Church on the Gilchris…

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Charlotte gives Lee County 90 days in dispute resolution

Above, Thomas David, Charlotte County attorney. Screenshot Boca Grande parking was a major topic at the Oct. 13 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. During the public input po…

Reconstruction of Placida pier at old railroad trestle

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection published submitted plans for the rebuilding of the Placida Fishing Pier. The pier is a long-awaited reconstruction after recen…

Palm Island ferry at Charlotte meeting

Above, the parking areas where no parking signs went up in September around the Palm Island Transit ferry area of Placida Road. Charlotte graphic A representative from Palm Island Transit Inc. ca…

Whidden’s party

Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…

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Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season: 10-14-26

Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20,879 hatc…

Homeless woman living in green tent

There were at least two calls Monday to Charlotte County’s Emergency Communications Center for a wellness check for an…

Lee County looks at legal matters, Zemel dump

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Old County Courthouse Commission…

Business & Real Estate: Give me Park Avenue

The construction on a building owned by Project Fishery LLC continued as its front was rebuilt this week. The island e…

Charlotte gives Lee County 90 days in dispute resolution

Above, Thomas David, Charlotte County attorney. Screenshot Boca Grande parking was a major topic at the Oct. 13 Cha…

Reconstruction of Placida pier at old railroad trestle

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection published submitted plans for the rebuilding of…

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