Author: Anna Ridilla

Volunteers needed to bring fishing to Arcadia rodeo

The Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership is putting on a Kids Fishing Clinic at the Arcadia Rodeo on Oct. 19, and are looking for volunteers. This event is by far the best of its...

Business and Real Estate: Signs point to restoration of historic Sharp compound Hacienda

The red-tile roofed estate just north of Fifth Street known as the Hacienda, has new signs for its restoration, courtesy of its contractor, Sarasota-based Ball Construction, Inc. Ron Marcotte of...

Lee Commissioners discuss Boca Grande parking plan status

September 19, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, Community, News

At the regular Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass raised a Commissioner’s Item about the status of parking decisions in Boca Grande. Board...

Date set for Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 9

September 12, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Entertainment, Events, News

The Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 on the lawn at the Boca Grande Community Center. Contestants...

Lee County Board holds final millage and tax, budget hearing Tuesday

September 12, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will have its regularly scheduled meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and the final millage and county budget hearing will take place Tuesday evening. The...

AI buzz makes 400 percent jump in old land-line phone stock

September 6, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, News

Lumen Technologies, the parent company of old CenturyLink, Gasparilla Island’s landline telephone company, has had a major stock run-up this summer, due to speculator interest in demand for artificial...

Full steam ahead: Placida Bunkhouse restoration recommended

Restoration plans and estimated costs for the Placida Bunkhouse were released from the consultant at the beginning of this week. Included are drawings of what the restoration will look like as well...

Boca Bay hosts Fire Department, Fish & Wildlife for water safety training this week

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities. Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug. 28, members...

Island merchants hold summer sales in last days of August

August 29, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

While some restaurants and businesses are closed this time of year, many are still open and are rolling out sales during this Labor Day weekend and beyond. “There’s a lot to offer at great prices...

Watch mail for TRIM notices; not a bill but an estimate

Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM (Truth in Millage) have been sent out to Lee and Charlotte County property owners. These notices include each property’s market, assessed and taxable...