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Parking steps outlined by Lee County admin

Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande.  Currently, the ord…

Recognizing the value of tourism dollars for Florida

The recent decision by Lee County Commissioners to eliminate a majority of the island’s beach access parking for visitors w…
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Master schedules set for 2026 tarpon tournament season

The schedule has been set for the 2026 Boca Grande tarpon tournaments, one of the island’s most cherished community traditi…

Wheeler pickleball construction begins in September

Construction will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, on a $1.7 million renovati…
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Invasive Species: Help protect natives

Editor’s Note: This is the second of six weekly wildlife articles su…

Emergency operations group on Gasparilla will meet Wednesday, Aug. 27

The Island Emergency Operations Committee will meet Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. They will discuss quicker access post-sto…

Boca Grande has new overweight policy at Bridge

To meet the changing needs of the Boca Grande community, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board approved a revised Ov…
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Drainage issues addressed by GIBA Board at quarterly meeting 

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at thei…
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SWAT training by the Causeway

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office held joint SWAT exercises around the Boca Grande Causeway on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Nort…
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Shark bite at Cayo Costa, rescue arrives on Gasparilla Island  

Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a shark bite last Saturday night. Chief C.W. Blosser said th…