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Parking Meeting

The Boca Grande Parking Committee meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss a number of items, including Lighthouse…
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History: Astor and Vanderbilt maritime yacht palaces visit Boca Grande 

Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requ…
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Park suit at Zoom hearing on Monday; Justice Dept. ahead

A Florida judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday, Oct. 12 in a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach park…
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TURTLE REPORT: Winding down the season, but a few green turtles caught in pool skimmer

Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGS…
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Whidden’s party

Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fis…
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Lemon Bay at Educate Boca Scramble

At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown…
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Bridge traffic down two percent for year; 13 in July

Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority traffic decreased 2 percent from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026, which ended on Se…
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Charlotte station open to show Marine Operations Saturday

Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fire…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Useppa Club opening up for season after $45 million upgrade

Above, Simon Bound at the just restored “twin” to the historic golf clubhouse at the Gasparilla Inn. Photos by Garland A…
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Pink at J.McLauglin

J.McLaughlin is supporting “Think Pink” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will be donated. 36…