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National Register nomination granted 60-day extension
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A 60-day extension on the presentation of the nomination to the state’s historic review board has been gr…
Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded…
GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the const…
Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk
STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annu…
An easy way to help the hungry: Stop by an island food barrel and donate!
STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up wit…
A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool
STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observanc…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understa…
Obituary: Herb Sodel
Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolon…