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Douglas Regan Sandbo, 1935-2025

Douglas Regan Sandbo, born June 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, just days after celebrating his 90th birt…
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Sea turtles have millions of years of nesting experience

Here we are at the top of another month so it’s time to look at how this sea turtle nesting season is progressing. As I not…
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Hardening history for future storms: How much to raise

At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic…
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Mid-Century Modern house updates approved by Preservation Board

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at it…
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Weekly building permits, real estate

Building permits for Gasparilla Island in Lee and Charlotte Counties…

Boca Grande hosts marine safety drills

Firefighters Martinez, Steyer, District Chief Knowles and and Lt. Hutchison with a patient. All three shifts of the Boca…

Peek at the new counters at Boca Grande Post Office

While we don’t have any official word on the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, last week we did catch a glimpse of…
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Baby Publix in Placida goes bluish over beige

There are subtle changes this week. The so-called ‘Baby’ Publix in Placida got a new paint color. The old beige is disap…
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Guide questions effect of possible Gasparilla parking ordinance

A new parking ordinance restricting off island visits will challenge day fishing and guides here on the island, particularl…
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First Baptist progresses with interior, garden renovations

Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, which was flooded during the fall hurricanes. Cons…