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Happy Birthday, America!

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, than with its most iconic symbol, the American Bald Eagle. Happy Birthday, America! Photo by H

Update on construction of the Boca Grande Community Center

As the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center construction continues, Lee County plans to move on-island offices for both the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation back into the building. “The Wheeler Road location for staff was temporary during…

Near drowning at Range Light

On Sunday, a two-year-old almost drowned near the Range Light. The call came in at 12:41 p.m. on June 28. “We had another near drowning,” said C.W. Blosser, Boca Grande Fire Department chief. The call described a two-year-old; it is unclear what cause…

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GIWA warns on water if irrigation use does not slow immediately

Irrigation demand on the Gasparilla Island Water Association is exceeding its ability to get water onto the island; if they see no reduction, there could be a loss of water to the entire island…

Houseboat fire on Little Gasparilla

A houseboat caught fire last Friday, June 26, just off Little Gasparilla Island. Charlotte Fire & EMS Marine 1 extinguished the flames. Photo by Chuck Heyl

4th Golf Cart Parade

The Boca Grande Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade is set for Saturday morning. The event is an annual July 4th tradition on the island. There are no entry fees, and you just need to line up around 8:3…

Upcoming election races of interest in Charlotte and Lee counties

As the 2026 election season approaches, Gasparilla Island residents will have several local races on their ballots, including three seats on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. There ar…

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Briefly: Army Corps posts application for Maronda and Harbor Village

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted an application for a project site for Harbor Village and Maranda Homes. Th…

Happy Birthday, America!

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, than with its most iconic symbol, the American Bald Eagle. Happ…

Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Through week ending: 7/1/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 401 Loggerhead, 9 Gre…

Local duo competing for America’s Favorite Couple

Boca Grande’s Bob and Mary Ridge have been entered into Variety’s America’s Favorite Couple competition. This compe…

BGSTA announces first sea turtle hatches

BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC. On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patroll…

Community Foundation appointments

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently appointed three new members: Dane DeSantis…

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