Author: Staff Report

El Jobean fishing pier closes due to fire; Charlotte has drought burn ban

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire. A fire was called in at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday evening by fishermen...

Ian on June 4 agenda

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the published agenda is a lease agreement with The Island School to replace air conditioning...

Call Lee Dispatch

For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in Lee County, there are two avenues. If there is an emergency, of course call 911. However, for other non-emergency items, such as...

Charlotte County Utilities reminds residents of water conservation

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme heat and lack of rain we are seeing higher water usage for irrigation. Compared...

Briefly: Legion Officers

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

The American Legion Family Installation of Officers will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the American Legion Post 113, 3436 Indiana Road, Rotonda West. Lunch will follow.

South Gulf Cove locks

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

Daily closures of the South Gulf Cove lock will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 19. During the closures, boat traffic will not be allowed through...

Pioneer Trail work continues

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the entire trail and the bike trail will be closed in sections. These sections...

May 23, 2024
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

Several faces in new places around the island. Michael Saunders & Co. welcome (from left) Tanner Stewart, Julie Horning and Rick Hugger to their team. Photo by Matt