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New laws July 1: End for balloon releases, pickups ok at HOAs

After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis…
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Preservation Board reviews new Community Center details

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center…
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Propeller strike highlights dangerous boating weekend

Useppa assists in boat resembling beached whale Area fire and EMS had a busy afternoon last Saturday, June 22, with call…
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Grouper for a quarter: Memories of early fishing

Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandpare…

America’s Signers of the Declaration ‘put it all on the line’

Americans often take for granted the hard-won freedoms celebrated at…

Briefs: Charlotte’s Flores now state president

Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores will begin a one-year term as president of the Florida Association of County M…
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Share the shore with nesting birds this Fourth

Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on coastal birds —…
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Get prepped for the Fourth of July on Gasparilla Island

A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events: Golf Ca…
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Fishing is unique to each of us

Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandparents. It seems to me the younger we are exposed to the o…
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A guide to Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande beach parking

Editor’s Note: As of 8/5/2025, Lee County passed a sweeping parking ordinance that will change street parking on the island…