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New golf cart signs on Gasparilla streets
Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were…
Briefly: Fish & Wildlife reports
Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Offi…
Charlotte scam warning
The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning residents about a recent surge in spam emails impersonatin…
Florida Bar releases new voter resources for Election Day
With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar…
Lee County Board holds final millage and tax, budget hearing Tuesday
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will have its regularly schedu…
Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election
Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens t…
Preservation Board approves Tesla array, cottage renovation
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved four projects at their Sept. 11, 2024 meeting, including t…
Roof tiling continues, leak fixes at Community Center
Work continues on the tile roof of the Boca Grande Community Center, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian. This repair work i…
Cardboard boat racing with Englewood Sailing
Englewood Sailing Association hosted the Cardboard Boat Races on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Boat Races are part of Englewood Pi…
1949: Boca Grande’s first newspaper, the Boca Grande Journal
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
The year was 1949, when NATO was established, West Germany was c…











