Author: Staff Report

Sidewalk ordinance amendment expected to be finalized, passed at December 7 Lee County Commissioners’ meeting

November 6, 2021
Staff Report
News

On Tuesday, Nov. 2 Lee County Commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance that will determine the way shopkeepers and property owners are allowed to keep their storefronts in Boca Grande. The...

Record-breaking bridge crossings discussed at GIBA meeting

November 6, 2021
Staff Report
Featured News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday Nov. 3, in the offices of the Authority. Members of the authority were updated on the traffic and revenue figures...

RPP’s ‘Inherit the Wind’ is a star-studded tempest

You will be seeing stars and lots of them too, when you see Royal Palm Player’s “Inherit the Wind,” a knockout courtroom battle reenactment based on the famous Scopes “Monkey” Trial in this outdoor,...

Toys for Tots is set up and ready for your donation

November 6, 2021
Staff Report
Featured News, News

Englewood Bank & Trust once again is a proud participant in the Marine Corps Reserve’s annual Toys for Tots campaign. Residents are invited to bring unwrapped toys to any branch during business...

Three properties to be discussed at November 10 BGHPB Board Meeting

November 5, 2021
Staff Report
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – At the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Nov. 10at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, three Special Certificates...

Lee County says ‘no’ to Friends COVID protocols

October 28, 2021
Staff Report
Health & Wellness

The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has been notified by Jesse Lavender, Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, that the previously announced health & safety protocol cannot be approved...

First field trip for Boca Grande Camera Club scheduled

October 28, 2021
Staff Report
Community, Education

The Boca Grande Camera Club’s first Field Trip of the season will be held at the Rear Range Light on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. This field trip will be open to both members and non-members. Take...

Is the island safe?

An open letter from the Boca Grande Health Clinic By Raymond James DO, Boca Grande Health Clinic The pandemic has created a very difficult and stressful year for us all, especially those of us...

Obituary: John McGarry

October 22, 2021
Staff Report
Obituaries

John P. McGarry Jr. of Bedford, NY and Boca Grande, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2021, at age 81, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, earned...

Friends of Cayo Costa to host Cayo Costa Day November 6

Celebrate Cayo Costa! Will be held at the Island State Park on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Affordable all-inclusive tickets feature round trip boat transportation from three departure...