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As shutdown halts food assistance, pastor works to fill the gaps
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), R…
Opening for new History Center at Crowninshield
The new space for the Boca Grande Historical Society and History Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 12. …
Charlotte will consider Gasparilla Island parking at Nov. 12 meeting
Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up the issue of Boca Grande parking. The Nov. 12 meeting ha…
Green Flash launches season at Miller’s
The Green Flash Band is set to launch its 2025-2026 season with a dy…
David John Williams 1942-2025
David John Williams of East Haddam, Conn., and Boca Grande, Fla., pa…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Veterans Memorial
Ceremony to be held at 5th Street
When residents and visitors gather on Veterans Day at the corner of Gilchrist Avenue a…
Charlotte County government upcoming
Upcoming meetings:
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center…
Bridge Authority meeting Nov. 19
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room of the Boca Gran…
Letters: Ideas to change the atmosphere here
Editor’s Note: Last week, Emerson Wickwire sent us a letter mailed to Charlotte County commissioners, in the wake of their…
Opinion: Appreciation for the celebrity ghostwriters/authors among us
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
I’d like to give a shout-out to best-selling author Catherine Whitney and all others of her kind. Never…









