Author: Staff Report

Gasparilla Island Magazine issue looks at Mercury and Coral Creek

The September/October edition of Gasparilla Island Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. Featured stories include a look at the presence of Mercury motors...

Clean-up on Saturday

The 2024 International Coastal Beach Cleanup on Boca Grande will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the 7th Street Beach and the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. The cleanup...

FWC Briefs: Charlotte catch for four red drum in truck cooler

September 19, 2024
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News, Police & Fire

Officer Russel responded to an anonymous tip, which led Officers Hardgrove and Kampmann to a local fishing spot, where they observed a subject catching and keeping red drum and putting them in the...

Charlotte Sheriffs show capabilities

September 19, 2024
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News, Police & Fire

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department showed its capabilities with a view of its technology center on Sept. 6. At their offices near the Punta Gorda Airport, the staff reviewed how its officers...

Boca Grande Fire Control District sets 2025 budget, tax levy

September 19, 2024
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News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to approve the budget and tax increase. The budget is for Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, and expenditures are...

Lee County launches tool for park projects

September 19, 2024
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News, Sports & Outdoors

Lee County has launched a new tool to help residents stay informed about projects happening at county parks, preserves and beaches. This tool, which can be found at leeparks.org, is an expansion...

Work on second bridge Monday

September 19, 2024
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News

On Monday, September 23, 2024, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will be performing shoulder work on the Center Bridge. The work will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the...

Pier now open again

September 19, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Boca Grande Fishing pier at the north end of the island reopened. There are still permanent repairs ahead. The stuck sailboat, deposited at the end of the pier, is now easier to see.

Englewood Chamber new leadership class

September 19, 2024
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Community, Events, News

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce introduced the Leadership Class of 2025 at the Fun After Five, held at Posh Pelican, last Wednesday. The Leadership Class goal is to inform participants about the...

FWC eases derelict boat process

At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel...