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Lee County releases parking ordinance draft in advance of Aug. 5 meeting

Today, Lee County formally put the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande on the agenda for their August 5, 2025 meeting. It…
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Gasparilla Island State Park south area closed for beach renourishment project

For safety reasons, Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island will be temporarily closed at the southernm…
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History: Cacti on paths, and other prickly beach stories 

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Since the early 1900s Boca Grande’s beach streets have been openly designated for public use. In 1925…
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A young conservationist’s ideas on keeping nests safe

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY My grandkids from Kansas were vis…

Lights on the Causeway

Signs were up near Kappy’s on the North End, as the Boca Grande Caus…
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Lee EMS wins Heart Association award

Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement…
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Charlotte wins state emergency items

State Rep. Danny Nix joined Charlotte County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 22, to present a ceremonial check of more than…
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Garrison appointed to state agency

The North Port Police Department reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Police Chief Todd Garrison to the Florida Cri…
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Englewood Beach parking asphalt repairs

On Monday, July 25, the south parking lot and circular drop-off area of Englewood Beach will be closed for asphalt paving r…
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Tree crews out across island 

Tree removal across the island, including on Gilchrist Avenue and at the location of the Clinic of the Future. The clin…