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Beachgoers come together to save swimmer

Last week, several bystanders on a Gasparilla Island beach rescued a man who was in danger of drowning in the Gulf. On Friday, May 8, just after noon, a man was pulled from the water near the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, or Range Light, with no pulse…

Placida Pier replacement will take years

Above, the Placida Pier as it stands after recent hurricanes. It is closed. Charlotte image The future of the Placida Fishing Pier was discussed at the May 12 regular meeting of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioners ultimat…

Parking meetup votes increased fine, defers decision on church, retailers

In its second meeting, the Boca Grande Parking Committee passed one recommendation: to increase the fines for blocking a commercial driveway to the same level as a residential driveway. It deferred action on season relief for non-residential parking, and…

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Hurricane repairs continue at state parks

Final hurricane-related fixes for the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park began this week. “Right now they are sanding and repainting the pilings that hold up the lighthouse,”…

Two more banyans take to stump; four lost in this round

Two more historic banyan trees on Banyan Street were cut down this week, a result of salt-water flood intrusion from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Lee County Department of Transportation crews we…

World’s Richest Grande Tradition honors Knights

Above, Capt. Johns Knight addresses the crowd. The Grande Tradition celebration is one of the signature events surrounding the annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament. Each year, the “Grande Tra…

Expanded speed limit zone in town

Lee County quietly downgraded the speed limit on a portion of Gasparilla Road from 45 mph to 30 mph, which is the speed in town. The change happened from 17th Street to 19th Street in March. The cha…

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Island School Grads

Wednesday, May 20, The Island School will have a golf cart parade to recognize the fifth-grade graduates. Each year th…

World’s Richest Day One

Day One of the Boca Grande Chamber’s World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament had 44 tarpon caught and released. Boca Blue’s…

Slow progress at Sea Grape

Progress on the bathroom facilities continues at the Sea Grape State Park beach access just north of South Beach Bar &…

Hurricane repairs continue at state parks

Final hurricane-related fixes for the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park began this week. “Rig…

Two more banyans take to stump; four lost in this round

Two more historic banyan trees on Banyan Street were cut down this week, a result of salt-water flood intrusion from h…

World’s Richest Grande Tradition honors Knights

Above, Capt. Johns Knight addresses the crowd. The Grande Tradition celebration is one of the signature events surr…

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