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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…
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…
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…
First Baptist progresses with interior, garden renovations
Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Gra…
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 saf…
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…
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…
Sunseeker purchase announced by Blackstone; company adds to Charlotte investments
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackstone Rea…