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History: Astor and Vanderbilt maritime yacht palaces visit Boca Grande

Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requisitioned by the Navy as PG 72. Before that the Nourmahal was used by the U…

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Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness ribbon cutting

October 8, 2026

The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday at Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness on West Dearborn Street in Englewood. Owner Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, and her staff spec…

Lee Tourist Tax awards

October 8, 2026

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize $3.97 million in interlocal agreements for Beach and Shoreline Program projects, part of nearly $13 million in Tourist Development Ta…

Business & Real Estate: New cafe at Fiddler’s shopping center

October 8, 2026

At the Fiddler’s Green shopping center, a new restaurant, Savory Spoon Cafe, is opening up. On Monday, they were in their last round of inspections; the Coca-Cola vendor was even there getting the s…

Lemon Bay at Educate Boca Scramble

October 8, 2026

At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown from left: Connor McCloud, Kayden Slattery, Tye Yovanovich and Ryan White…

The Island School visits the new Boca Grande Health Clinic

October 1, 2026

The Island School would like to express its heartfelt thanks to The Boca Grande Clinic, Dr. McVey and Center for Sight and Dr. Crosby from Advanced Hearing Solutions for conducting our yearly health…

Sarasota County Sheriff visits the Preschool

September 10, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 1st, Maggie’s dad, Ed Siler visited the preschool in his Sarasota County Sheriff uniform as an enhancement to their community helper curriculum. He read the story, “Police! Hurryin…

Whidden’s party

October 8, 2026

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…

Bocilla Islands event

October 8, 2026

Scarpa’s Coastal and Bocilla Islands Conservancy are teaming up for a memorable afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy a private culinary event at Scarpa’s Coastal while learning h…

Florida International Air Show, Nov. 7-8

October 1, 2026

The Florida International Air Show has been notified that the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will not appear at the 2026 Florida International Air Show, scheduled for Nov. 7–8…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Useppa Club opening up for season after $45 million upgrade

Above, Simon Bound at the just restored “twin” to the historic golf clubhouse at the Gasparilla Inn. Photos by Garland As the fall season opens in Florida and residents come back, one barrier island is showing a giant improvement. It is Useppa Island, where a resident-owned renovation and rebuilding project is proceeding not only for […]

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The Island School visits the new Boca Grande Health Clinic

October 1, 2026

The Island School would like to express its heartfelt thanks to The Boca Grande Clinic, Dr. McVey and Center for Sight and Dr. Crosby from Advanced Hearing Solutions for conducting our yearly health…

Water quality back to good

September 18, 2026

The beach water quality had shifted from good to poor and back in Boca Grande beaches, according to testing conducted by Florida Health. The previous test results indicated 0-35 enterococci per 100…

Dengue Fever back in Florida, this time blame travel

September 18, 2026

Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. “A mosquito h…

Ask a Doc: Three questions men over 70 should ask

August 13, 2026

BY RAYMOND A.JAMES, D.O. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC One of the biggest mistakes men can make as they get older is assuming that a new symptom is simply part of aging. Some changes are expected, bu…

Charlotte station open to show Marine Operations Saturday

October 8, 2026

Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fire Station 4, 13600 Marathon Blvd. in Gulf Cove. Station 4 is one of two Ch…

Englewood Fire kicks off Fire Prevention Week, Saturday, Oct. 3

October 1, 2026

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its annual, family-friendly Open House, kicking off Fire Prevention Week with this year’s theme, “Safe Charging is a Superpower.” The free e…

Lithium batteries, storm or no storm, still risky if wet or busted

September 24, 2026

As a part of hurricane preparedness, the Boca Grande Fire Department is reminding the island of high-voltage battery safety for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries supply…

Woman arrested after dog bestiality

September 18, 2026

A Punta Gorda woman has been arrested after she was discovered on video engaging in a sexual act with the family dog. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives began an investigation after lea…

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Business & Real Estate: Remembering Thomas Michael ‘Tom’ Dignam

Above, the late Tom and Annette Dignam. Photo submitted Thomas “Tom” Dignam, a lifelong Englewood resident, businessman, community leader, husban…

Henry ‘Hank’ Yeiser 1947 – 2026

Henry C. “Hank” Yeiser passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at age 79, at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Hank…

Corinna Roosevelt Reeve Waud 1943-2026

Corinna “Coco” Roosevelt Reeve Waud died peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 83. To the many who loved her, she was unm…

Claire Bissell 1931-2026

Claire Bissell, age 95, passed away of natural causes on August 27, 2026 at her home in Boca Grande. She was an Active Boca Grande Community volunte…

Diane Kay Johnson 1949-2026

Diane Kay Johnson, 77, of Mission Hills, Kansas, died on August 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on March 30, 1949, to…