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Weekend trash update, Boca Grande, Lee County side
Lee County Solid Waste will be back on Boca Grande shortly after daybreak Monday, even though rain is forecast. Messaging related to storm preparation can be found by following Lee County Government...
Island School hopes Monday open
BY CHRISTINE OLIVER, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Students’ first day back to school is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. However, we still need the all-clear from the county. Lee County Facilities...
Boca Bargains moves merchandise
BY WENDY FREEMAN, BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB
The interior of our building at the Community Center took in a lot of water and mud, and there was plenty of damage. Floors will need to be replaced. Most...
Island fund created for businesses, institutions
BY LARRY HANNAH
In order to aid island businesses, The Boca Grande Disaster Committee is back in action to help with the clean-up and restoration of Boca Grande after the impact of Hurricane Helene....
Edward A. Dean Jr., 1940-2024
No one can deny that Edward A. Dean, Jr. was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who cared deeply for his family. He fought the good fight for 84 years. He was born in...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road
The Lee rescue crew
The Lee County Department of Transportation has worked tirelessly to alleviate Boca Grande’s flooded roadways after Hurricane Helene passed off the coast.
County crews were...
Mary Ann Lofgreen Roelse, 1929 – 2024
Mary Ann’s family invites you to join in a celebration of her life. Mary Ann lived a remarkable life surrounding herself with family, friends, and a passion for sharing joy and love. Her legacy will...
Peter Regnery, 1943 – 2024
My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing and rehearse a psalm. Arise, O my glory, arise psaltery and harp: I will arise early. I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the people:...
Major Jack Hamilton M.D.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Jack Hamilton. Jack lived a remarkable life surrounding himself with family, friends, love for all his standard poodles and so much joy. On September...