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Joint Charlotte-Lee Commissioners hear beach access concern
A number of Charlotte and Lee citizens and businesses came out to the joint meeting of the Charlotte and Lee County Commiss…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier still closed, needs FEMA help
There is no timeline for the reopening of the Boca Grande or Placida Fishing Piers which were damaged during hurricane seas…
Joseph Junkin 1939-2025
Joseph (Joe) Swan Junkin, died peacefully from pulmonary fibrosis on March 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Bo…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A joint meeting of Lee and Charlotte County Commissioners
Boca Grande residents and officials came out to attend and speak at…
Letters: Dogs for Dogs bark thanks for Suncoast Humane
To the Editor:
On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would lik…
OPINION: RANDY REID
Church uncertain about planning 2025 season with parking question
BY RANDY REID
Our community of Boca Grande is resil…
OPINION: VAN HUBBARD
Easter. Plus, we do not have a rewind if you want that photo
Easter is our most significant religious holiday. It’s also…
Let’s meet more often. Ham or lamb?
On a beautiful Easter weekend, there are family visits, decisions about seating and the ultimate choice, ham or lamb?
To…
EcoWatch: Hallelujahs and OMGs
“Christianity, we must treat nature with the same awe and wonder that we reserve for human beings. And we do not need this…
SW Florida Fishing: The spring bite is on…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
We have had another great week of fishing here in Boca Grande and are catching all sorts of dif…