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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…
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First Baptist progresses with interior, garden renovations

Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Gra…
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California’s Surfrider Foundation urges Lee County to ‘prioritize public parking solutions’ in Boca Grande

The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about t…
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Chamber releases survey of off-island visitors

A Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce survey on visitors to Gasparilla Island is still gathering submissions. It now has over 2…

Beach parking petition now has over 3,000 respondents

A petition survey by a local schoolteacher and longtime island resident to keep beach parking access open has grown to over…
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Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wi…

Light Keeper’s Open, charity golf at the Coral Creek Club Nov. 3

Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking p…