Author: Staff Report

Record day, month for bridge traffic

March 28, 2024
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Breaking News, News

March has been a historic month for traffic at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, and visits to Gasparilla Island. “Friday March 15 was the highest one-day traffic count in GIBA’s history with...

Coach Dabo Swinney at Men’s Club

March 28, 2024
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News

Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Wednesday, March 28. He is a longtime resident of the island and had last addressed the club in 2015. From left, Steve...

Letters: Discussion and ideas needed to ensure full resident participation

To the Editor: As 25-year B.G. homeowners my wife and I hear mounting questions from residents as they try to understand the reasoning for the many recent impactful decisions made by the boards...

Issues with postal delivery in Boca Grande

March 27, 2024
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News

Residents continue to report issues with their postal delivery in Boca Grande. There are several methods to report complaints, including the United States Postal Service itself, our congressional...

Local Briefs: intro fishing, Fire Service volunteer, disaster mitigation and woodpecker

March 21, 2024
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Intro fishing for adults at El Jobean Pier Charlotte County Community Services invites those aged 50 and above to participate in free active programs aimed at fostering social connections and well-being. One...

Briefly: Advisory boards need volunteers

March 21, 2024
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Several local MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the unit. The Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking three members,...

Calusa Blueway series with guides Bill and Mary Burnham

Burnham Guides Paddling Adventures in Florida, Costa Rica, and EVA,” will be the final talk in a series of free Calusa Blueway-related programs set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the North Fort...

Linda Fairstein to interview author of ‘The Sewing Girl’s Tale’

On Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, Linda Fairstein will interview John Wood Sweet about his book “The Sewing Girls Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary...

Lee County approves hurricane recovery plan

March 21, 2024
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Lee County voted to accept the Resilient Lee Recovery and Resilience Plan for final consideration during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 19. This plan is the product...

Boca Grande Hope for Haitians responds to crisis

March 21, 2024
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News

Food for the Poor (FFTP) is poised to launch a massive humanitarian aid campaign in Haiti as the charity watches for signs that security has been restored amid escalating gang warfare that has seized...