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Fishing pier closed for repairs

The Centennial Fishing Pier at 14021 Gasparilla Rd., Placida, Fla., will be closed for repairs Feb. 24 to 27, 2026. For…
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Is Boca Grande ready to handle another major catastrophic event?

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPT. Recent revolutionary changes to weather patterns suggest that an evaluation of read…
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Parking meeting dates set by counties

The first meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will take place at 1 p.m. on March 11 in the Boca Grande Community C…
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Events Roundup: Feb. 13-19

Friday, Feb. 13 Farmers Market, Bayou  Royal Palm Players pre…
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Author Hanafee tells tales in History Bytes talk

There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large…
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Board approves Boca Grande Preschool design, raising for modern Shore Lane cottage 

At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved three projects, including the renovation of a…
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Gulf oil drilling, VA move addressed by Charlotte

Among the many actions of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners reviewed during its regular meeting on Feb. 10…
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Strawberry Festival date set for March 7 

BY SUSAN HANAFEE It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checkin…
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No Hallelujah for state idea to turn Amory Chapel into picnic shed

Officials from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to present ideas for the future of the storm-damaged…
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Wellcraft blown on storm cruise to Pine Island, recovered intact

Last week, strong winds snapped a boat lift in South Boca Bay, sending a Wellcraft Scarab Sport into the water. The boat wa…