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Island 5K returns for St. Patrick, March 17 

An island 5K race which has not been held since before COVID-19 has been revived by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. Th…
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Cars and Coffee teams up with WINK to feed Southwest Floridians

This month’s “Cars and Coffee” is an extra special one, because John Zahner and Liz Leeds of Michael Saunders and Company a…
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Cause of Little Gasparilla fire still undetermined

The cause of a Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 house fire on Little Gasparilla Island cannot be determined due to the nature and temp…
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‘Putting Around Boca’ golf Fire Dept. event set for March 23

As the Boca Grande Fire Department’s “Putting Around Boca” mini-golf…
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Economic Summit: ‘Perfect storm’ and impact on social stability

What is the state of the economy, and what factors will affect it in…
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Lemon Bay recipe winner 

The 20th annual Cracker Fair Lemon Dessert Contest was held recently at Pioneer Park in Englewood. There were over 30 entre…
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Lee County adds to conservation land

Lee County continues to add to conservation lands in the county as part of their Conservation 20/20 land acquisition and st…

Look for new 2024 Boca Grande Street Map

The map, updated yearly, is distributed across the island, including island businesses and attractions. The map includes al…
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Steinbrenner daughter talks Yankees and Yogi Berra

General Partner and Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees and Boca Grande homeowner Jennifer “Jenny” Steinbrenner Swinda…
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Maggie’s cookies with island pedigree

Maggie Bush was not a baker by profession, but when she needed something to bring to a potluck or a friend having a bad day…