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Fatal accident on Gasparilla Road leaves Boca Grande resident dead
■ STAFF REPORT A 90-year-old Boca Grande man has passed away after being involved in a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident that…
BGHS announces change in board members
■ BY SUE ERWIN Marty McFadden is the new president of the Boca Grande Historical Society. Board members of the Boca Grande H…
Historic Preservation Board meeting dwells on sliding doors and ‘what if’ scenarios
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE A rather long and well-attended meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Apr…
Island parking ordinance on the table at commissioners’ meeting next week
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Changes to Boca Grande parking may be coming soon…
Boca Grande snook update at ‘Coffee with a Scientist’
■ BY SUE ERWIN What is happening with the local snook population? Tha…
ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS
Grand theft, injured swimmer, unusual behavior, unfounded reports The Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS were on…
Do your part: Bring the Easter Bunny some candy for the hunt
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Easter Egg Hunt is right around the corner, and the time has come to gather your baskets, you…
Kevin Fitzgerald paintings at Hughes Gallery
■ BY SUE ERWIN Lyrics from a 1965 song by the Beatles are what inspires artist Kevin Fitzgerald to create his colorful paint…
Are you ready for John Storms the Reptile Man?
■ STAFF REPORT You know him … you love him … and he’s coming back to see us. That’s right, John Storms and his World of…
Fifth Street beach ramp back in business
■ BY SUE ERWIN Residents and guests who were curious about the construction project at Fifth Street beach will be happy to…