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An iconic structure on the north end announces name change, and more
If you’re familiar with Boca Grande history at all, when you hear the name “Boca Grande Hotel” you might think of the gra…
OBITUARY: J.S. Lane
John Samuel “J.S.” Lane passed away on August 16, 2021 from COVID complications. He was born on May 28, 1934.
John was…
Historic Preservation Board discusses potential zoning amendment with Lee County at monthly meeting
After years of battling anonymous complaints, The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board presented what seems like a lig…
USACE tweaks Lake O plan after original ‘CC’ plan doesn’t sit well with Southwest Florida residents
After an announcement on July 19 regarding the potential new plan …
First day of school starts with a full house, new faces and a (not so) surprising mask announcement from Lee County
On Tuesday, Aug. 10 the classrooms at The Island School were once …
A crisis of Quorum: NHR meeting ends abruptly as member is asked to recuse herself
On the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 5 a webinar held by the Florida Department of State’s National Historic Review Board s…
PROFILE: Karen Harrison-Trent
Karen Harrison-Trent was born and raised in Jamaica and is familiar with island life.
“I’m from Jamaica, so yes, Boca …
OBITUARY: Howard Bruce Witt
Howard Bruce Witt, 81, of Chicago, IL and Boca Grande passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born May 17, 1940.
Howard …
EDITORIAL: More COVID lessons learned through experience
This is an editorial piece. It does not reflect information given by medical professionals, only experiences lived by the…
Sidewalk ordinance draft to go before BGHPB
While the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board hasn’t met since June, they still have only two regular items on the ag…