Author: Staff Report

Ban on beach fireworks

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks will cause sea turtle hatchlings to disorient, leading to injury and death. Activities disruptive to marine turtles...

Surfrider Foundation asks for Fla. support

The San Clemente-California-based Surfrider Foundation’s Florida office is asking members and friends to support Florida’s House Bill 165, Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces. It is...

Placida boat ramp temporary closure

June 27, 2024
Staff Report
News

The boat ramp at Placida Park, 6499 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida, FL 33946 will be closed for repair work on July 8, 2024. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on July 20, 2024.

Golf cart parade on Fourth of July

Independence Day is right around the corner, and lineup for Boca Grande’s annual Fourth of July parade begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the gravel lot at Scarpa’s Coastal. The parade will...

Preservation Board reviews new Community Center details

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room. Newly released documents from Lee County show details...

Briefs: Charlotte’s Flores now state president

June 27, 2024
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores will begin a one-year term as president of the Florida Association of County Managers on Thursday. Flores was elected by fellow members of the FACM board...

Share the shore with nesting birds this Fourth

Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on coastal birds — especially for nesting species. After each fireworks explosion, birds panic...

Get prepped for the Fourth of July on Gasparilla Island

June 21, 2024
Staff Report
Events, News

A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events: Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July 4...

Deadline upcoming for Sea Grape bathroom bids at Gasparilla Island State Park

June 20, 2024
Staff Report
News

June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction...

Audubon Everglades team issues report on restoration, bird populations

Twice a year, the Audubon Florida Everglades team brings together updates on restoration, research, and policy issues impacting the River of Grass. “We are celebrating successes. New projects are...