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Easter Egg Hunt set for April 19

The Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Wheeler Road Community Park, 305 Wheeler Road, Boca…
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Community Center cleanup progress

Above, the west side of the Boca Grande Community Center this Wednesday, just before concrete footings were to be poure…
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Our Lady still needs renovations; progress on historic church

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church is making progress in restoring their chapel following the hurricanes that devastated Boc…
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Damaged Amory Chapel must be reviewed by board

During the 2024 fall hurricanes, the island’s historic Amory Memoria…
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Remains of cremations washing up on Gasparilla beaches

Two times in the last few months, beachcombers in Boca Grande have f…
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Parking finally on Lee agenda

Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct t…

Letters: Art Center thanks St. Andrew’s and its supporters

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center family is overjoyed to once again celebrate the impact we have on our communit…

Richard Warner Carlson, 1941-2025

Richard Warner Carlson died at 84 on March 24, 2025 at home in Boca Grande, Florida after six weeks of illness. He refused…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Afternoon at the Pink Pony with Spring Breakers

During the weeks of spring break, families must be strategic about when they decide to come downtown for an ice cream cone…

Taking the ‘Christ’ Out Of Gilchrist: Churches not viable without parking

BY PETER SODERBERG Many of those of us deeply engaged with the three churches on Gilchrist Avenue are aghast by our read…