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New Boca Grande Health Clinic dedicated

The Boca Grande Health Clinic opened the doors of their new Clinic of the Future on Tuesday, with over 300 gathered. The $30 million project not only includes new clinic offices and facilities, but turning their 1990 building into a rehab facility. The…

Really digging the new place

Boca Grande Preschool’s Groundbreaking was at their new (future) location at 311 Palm Ave. Some preschool students at the event from left: Cooper Hanley, Coramae Dunkley, Shayla Porter, Ella Bowen, Tate Bowen, Ava Langley and Kai Strickland. More photos…

Boca Grande assists in Pine Island boat fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a three-boat fire at Jugg Creek in Bokeelia on Friday afternoon, May 1. Three boats caught fire just before 4 p.m., creating thick black smoke that could be seen from a distance. Fire crews from Useppa and…

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Derby winner has double local connections

Above, Cherie DeVaux appears on a billboard in Englewood this week, after training a Derby winner. Photo by Garland When Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, the win created hist…

Season begins: Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament this weekend

The Lady’s Day Tarpon Tournament is a big deal. Mother’s Day is an even bigger deal. Every one of us is here because of our mothers. Fathers are necessary but moms make it happen. Let’s all take tim…

TikTok superstar ‘Selleck the Mustache Cat’ hiding out on island

It was just over a month ago that Selleck the Mustache Cat made his debut on TikTok. The cat, owned by Chelsea Ann Zockoll, took a swim at the North End of Boca Grande, while Zockoll was visiting he…

April parking tickets reported by Lee Sheriff

From April. 1 to April 30, 2026, there were a total of 204 parking citations issued in Boca Grande, one less than the total for both February and March. During the same period, there were 31 warn…

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Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Through week ending: 05/06/26 First week of weekly turtle reports. BGSTA

Derby winner has double local connections

Above, Cherie DeVaux appears on a billboard in Englewood this week, after training a Derby winner. Photo by Garland …

Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds on safe boating in May

With upcoming Safe Boating Week and Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, the local Coast Guard Auxiliary will be support…

Least tern nesting observed and marked at North End

FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY A Least Tern colony was identified on the northern end of Boca Grande on April 24. Charlotte…

TARPON SCHEDULE 2026

Ladies Day Fishing The annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p…

Letters: Help for Lemon Bay Project Graduation

I’m reaching out from the heart today – not only as a proud mom, but as someone who has dedicated many years serving o…

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Clinic of the Future Dedication May 2026

Boca Grande Preschool Groundbreaking Ceremony May 2026

The Island School Art Show 2026

First Annual Boca Blueberry Festival 2026

Boca Grande Fire Department Mini Fire Cadet Academy 2026

April 2026 Boca Grande Chamber Night

Tarpon Season Kick-off Party 2026

April 2026 Englewood Chamber

Boca Grande Art Center Member Showcase April 2026

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