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Boca Blue wins Kids Classic

Above, Bob Melvin releases one of Boca Blue’s three tarpon last Saturday afternoon in the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. The Shaw brothers battled three tarpon together as a team....

Family Movie Night at Gulf Cove Methodist

Gulf Cove United Methodist Church invites you and your family to a free showing of “Popular Theory.” It will be shown on Friday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., inside the church. Bring your own snacks...

Lee County authorizes burn ban after drought

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest...

Two arrested in Port Charlotte for casino

Two people are under arrest after continuing to operate an illegal casino in Charlotte County. The arrests are one of a number of raids, as the county attempts to crack down on gambling that is happening...

Ballyhoo: Upcoming events, retail in Boca Grande

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
Events

Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call (941)...

Real Estate Chart: May 2024

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
Real Estate

Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 5/12/24 to 6/1/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921 6-7-Real-estate-graphic-copyDownload

State seeks bids for Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors...

Allegiant to West Virginia; Spirit adds Bangor, Frontier to Dallas

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
News, Travel

Allegiant Travel Company on May 30 began seasonal service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Huntington, West Virginia. This is part of the airline’s latest seasonal expansion in 66 cities across the...

Across the islands: reopenings in Sanibel, Matlacha

Some Ian hurricane reopenings from across the Lee County waterfront: • South Seas on Captiva Island has opened its 12-hole golf walking short course, The Clutch. The walking course is designed by...

New third grade teacher named for The Island School, Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School. Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science in...