Author: Staff Report

Humane Society award

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Suncoast Humane Society was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield. The new program will extend existing playgroups for shelter...

Verizon, 5G trucks about the island

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

Verizon and other contractors have been on island for the increased 5G service promised by the carrier. Across the island are Q-Tip shaped poles. Verizon had promised to have the service working throughout...

The GICIA helps CCA deploy 40 tons of oysters in Turtle Bay

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Withers,...

Chamber celebrates opening of Nico B’s

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Nico B’s Food Emporium at the Placida Village shopping center on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The chamber joined staff and owners Stephanie Brocardi-Albin...

Business and Real Estate: River cruise ships return to Charlotte Harbor

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

American Cruise Lines, often seen passing by Gasparilla Island last year, will return after a successful season in 2023-24. This eight-day cruise stops in St. Petersburg, Marco Island, Key West...

Boca Grande Fire Department TRIM meeting Wednesday

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposed tax increase and budget at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the fire department. The proposed operating budget...

New golf cart signs on Gasparilla streets

Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed at some locations, including the beginning of the Lee County line....

Briefly: Fish & Wildlife reports

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting to...

Charlotte scam warning

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning residents about a recent surge in spam emails impersonating county staff members. These fraudulent emails appear to come from addresses...

Florida Bar releases new voter resources for Election Day

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News

With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar has updated its resources to assist voters with the state’s judicial election processes, including The Vote’s in Your Court website,...