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Lee County and drought; do not stress over brown grass

Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlo…
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Docent-led history tours begin again at the Fust Library

BY THE JOHANN FUST LIBRARY FOUNDATION The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Communit…
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Frederick Ryan tells tales of White House wines and presidents

Media entrepreneur Frederick Ryan came to Boca Grande to speak on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Ryan is the former chairman of the boar…
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History Bytes: Tom Knight on Mercury Marine and Mercabo

The third History Bytes of 2026 was presented by Tom Knight, who sha…
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Suncoast Humane gift

Suncoast Humane Society has announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant…
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Regular meeting of Lee Commission

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Commissioners approv…
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Arrests from Charlotte Sheriff

Recent arrests from Charlotte County: Feb. 7, 2026 – Steven Scott was arrested on six charges, including possession of d…

Northeastern’s Aoun at Club

Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun spoke at the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He is pictured…
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Major Charlotte Sheriff presence on island Tuesday 

On Tuesday, an extremely long parade of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicles visited Gasparilla Island and were spott…
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Newly formed 501(c)4 group will encourage beach access

Some of the group interested in beach access and parking on Gasparilla Island have incorporated as a 501(c)4 non-profit in…