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Wildlife orientation meetings at Boca Grande Community Center Nov. 19, 21
If you have ever thought about volunteering to help out your local wildlife, now is your chance to find out more informatio…
Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character
BY JIM COCHRUN
In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after…
Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation…
Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend
The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chambe…
Lewis L. Hamilton 1939-2025
Lewis L. Hamilton, M.D. of Boca Grande, FL and Salisbury, CT died peacefully at home in Salisbury on July 20, 2025 surround…
Historic gathering for Historical Society
The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at th…
The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner
The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn B…
Busiest corner in the BG Village
As work continued Wednesday on the old 3rd Street Bistro building, utility crews were also working on wiring as it passed t…
Tourism appointments
At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments:
Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker…