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Guide questions effect of possible Gasparilla parking ordinance

A new parking ordinance restricting off island visits will challenge day fishing and guides here on the island, particularl…
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First Baptist progresses with interior, garden renovations

Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, which was flooded during the fall hurricanes. Cons…
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California’s Surfrider Foundation urges Lee County to ‘prioritize public parking solutions’ in Boca Grande

The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about t…
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Chamber releases survey of off-island visitors

A Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce survey on visitors to Gasparilla I…

Beach parking petition now has over 3,000 respondents

A petition survey by a local schoolteacher and longtime island resid…
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Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wi…

Light Keeper’s Open, charity golf at the Coral Creek Club Nov. 3

Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking p…
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Sunseeker purchase announced by Blackstone; company adds to Charlotte investments

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackstone Rea…
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New petition website to ‘Keep Boca Grande Open’ debuts

A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public. At a recent county meeting, supporter…

Shop local this holiday in Boca Grande

As the weather heats up, stop in to the cool shops and spend some time checking out the seasonal merchandise available…