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A message from the Boca Grande Disaster Recovery Committee

There is much work ahead of us to restore the business community of Boca Grande. Through generous initial contributions pro…

Hurricane Ian Ballyhoo: A lot of info you need to know

HURRICANE IAN ASSISTANCE FROM THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB IS AVAILABLE BY FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION FOUND AT BOCAGRANDEWO…

Feeding the hungry hard workers trying to rebuild it all

In the time following a disaster, food can serve as a symbol of love and appreciation. That symbolism can be seen all over…

Owner of Gasparilla Mobile Estates makes decision: No more park, what’s done is done

On October 10, while residents of Gasparilla Mobile Estates were bus…

A timeline of water and wind (GIWA and Ian)

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND RON BOLTON One of the basic necessities of…

Lee County building damage assessments, permits and inspection guidelines

Due to both public and private damage generated by Hurricane Ian, Unincorporated Lee County is temporarily altering routine…
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Four churches, one common goal – uniting the community

The four churches in Boca Grande did not escape the wrath of Ian. Nevertheless, two of the four were able to hold services…

A word from Father Carosella

Coming back to a church that was relatively intact after Hurricane Ian has left Father Jerome Carosella a happy man. “Th…

Boca Grande Health Clinic helps after the storm

Dana Pellant and Natalie Cole, nurses at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, were a rescue team driving through storm-ravaged Bo…
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Stranded sailboat rescue depicts just how things work here

BY DUSTY HOPKINS What in the world do you do with a 56 foot tall sailboat mast that has snapped off and is now stuck in…