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SW Florida Fishing: Favorite time of year…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
It’s one of my favorite times of year to fish snook and reds in Charlotte Harbor. Halloween time is…
Army Corps posts public notice on Placida Boat Ramp expansion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted a notice on the expansion of the boat ramp in Placida.
The project would af…
Marine traffic warning: Emergency electrical repairs will close Gasparilla Swing Bridge beginning Sunday
The Boca Grande Swing Bridge will be inoperable to BOAT TRAFFIC from Sunday November 9th at 11 p.m. until Wednesday Novemb…
Lee County focus on Burnt Store Road; Pendergrass releases letter
Lee County Vice Chairman Cecil Pendergrass wrote Chief Anthony Sizem…
Sarasota native Maria Wirries in concert at St. Andrew’s Episcopal
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF
The community is in for a huge treat this Frida…
Charlotte Libraries hosts retrospective on director Robert Altman
Charlotte County Community Services will host a retrospective series of the films of Robert Altman (1947-2006) at the Port…
Turtle patrol: Summary of BGSTA’s success from this season
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
After 182 days, BGSTA’s 2025 Turtle Patrol season came to an end on October 30. That’s wh…
Lemon Bay Conservancy tarpon pull on Saturday, Nov. 15
The Lemon Bay Conservancy will host a tarpon “pull” on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. All new and returning tar…
Humane Society seeks support for pets during SNAP shortage
As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the hous…
Scholar opens series with Lincoln lecture
Join the Friends of Boca Grande on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m. for the opening lecture of the Friends 2025/26 seri…