Author: Anna Ridilla

Green Gala for BIPS March 25

March 7, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

The Barrier Island Parks Society is hosting the 25th Annual Green Gala, after being unable to hold the event last year due to Hurricane Ian. “The Barrier Island Parks Society has really financially...

Rental agencies prep for Spring Breakers

March 7, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

Spring breaks have officially begun, and as students from across the country head for the warmth of Florida, expect more crowds and traffic throughout the month of March. Lee and Charlotte counties’...

Suncoast Humane ‘Dogs for Dogs’ event builds momentum for new campus construction

March 7, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News

A Dogs for Dogs fund-raiser is being held on Saturday, March 16 to raise funds for the last 25 percent of Suncoast Humane Society’s capital campaign for their new campus. “There is no other place...

Love-ly net gain for tennis boosters in pickleball debate

After several weeks of meetings and planning, Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane, on behalf of the county, met with several island tennis advocates, agreeing to keep the two tennis courts on Wheeler...

Lee and Charlotte early voting locations, primary dates

February 29, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, News

Early voting for the upcoming presidential preference primary begins Saturday, March 9 for Lee County and Monday, March 4 for Charlotte County. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that...

Revamp for Palm Island’s Rum Bay

February 29, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

The restaurant Rum Bay in the Palm Island Resort on Palm Island has a new look and fully renovated interior and exterior. “It’s got a new logo, a new menu, a new chef and a new general manger,” said...

Lemon Bay heads to Florida State Thespian Festival

February 29, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Education, Entertainment

The student theater troupe at Lemon Bay High School is heading to Tampa on March 13 for the Florida State Thespian Festival. There were 21 one-act plays in the district, and Lemon Bay was...

Signs aid Range Light navigation

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
News

Visitors might notice some new additions to the Gasparilla Lighthouse or “Range Light” park as the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) works to refurbish it after two devastating hurricanes. BIPS’...

Island 5K returns for St. Patrick, March 17

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Events, News

An island 5K race which has not been held since before COVID-19 has been revived by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce. The St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Run 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day,...

Cars and Coffee teams up with WINK to feed Southwest Floridians

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, Events, News

This month’s “Cars and Coffee” is an extra special one, because John Zahner and Liz Leeds of Michael Saunders and Company are teaming up with WINK news to raise money to feed Southwest Florida families. “We...