Author: Staff Report

Gasparilla Inn considers tenant for Railroad Plaza

The Gasparilla Inn is considering a number of retailers for their retail location at Railroad Plaza after the recent closing of The Royal Paw Grooming. “Obviously being retail space there are a...

Seahorses hoof onto island

Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Street. Lee County Ordinance 20-27 prohibits equestrian riding in county parks...

Lee County proposes no millage changes, sets public hearing dates

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year property taxes at the Tuesday, July 30 County Commission meeting. The proposed...

School dates announced

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school. There will be a “Meet the Teacher” open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Families will...

New plans for 3rd Street Bistro on board agenda

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. to discuss plans for what would be the 3rd Street Bistro, the former Mimi’s. Mimi’s 3rd Street Grille moved...

Range Light crosswalk finally got to the other side of road

A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season. “It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Island...

Real Estate Chart: July 14-20, 2024

July 26, 2024
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/14/24 to 7/20/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921 7-26-real-estate-graphicDownload

What’s open, what’s closed

July 26, 2024
Staff Report
News

A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo. Retail Establishments & Marinas: Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5...

Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services

July 26, 2024
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on the...

Charlotte County volunteer vacancies

July 26, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include: Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members with terms through Oct. 31, 2026 and Oct. 31,...