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Preservation Board meets to discuss Amory Chapel and Preschool
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, includin…
Clearing up house land titles from 1927’s Boca Grande Associates
A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corpor…
Look for new hydrants this spring
Pictured here, a working hydrant tested after Hurricane Milton. The Gasparilla Island Water Association expect to have new…
Appeal renewed for sheriff deputy house construction
BY LARRY J. HANNAH, ADMINISTRATOR, THE BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND…
Charlotte County considers Cape Haze apartment block
Charlotte County has scheduled for public hearing the project by Hut…
Lee County meeting on Tuesday
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes a Fis…
Events Roundup: Jan. 30-Feb. 5
For a full list of events, check Ballyhoo on page 7.
Friday, Jan. 30
• Farmer’s Market, Bayou
• Sound Bath E…
Wrapping up week one of the Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division…
Community Center playground funds question
There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for reno…
Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting
Wildflower project cited in volunteer service
The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing tog…











