Author: Staff Report

Bonisolli named as new supervisor at Boca Grande Community Center

June 8, 2023
Staff Report
News

Tim Bonisolli has been named the new supervisor of the Boca Grande Community Center. Tim started his career with Lee County as a senior equipment operator on Boca Grande in 2006 and most recently was...

Island ‘Blue Barrel’ donations will end on June 16

June 8, 2023
Staff Report
News

Volunteers will be closing down pickup of donations for Englewood Helping Hands this season. The last day for donations will be June 16. Items needed include condiments, dry milk, tomato products,...

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Just a few days left to buy hurricane supplies tax free

June 5, 2023
Staff Report
News

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encouraged Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays beginning May...

‘Hey, Moma!’ wins Howl, 59 tarpon released

The Pass was rocking on Sunday night, May 28 as the boats that fished the Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament had hook-up after hook-up after hook-up. In all, 59 tarpon were released.Capt. Wayne Joiner...

Dog Park to close while more work is being done

June 1, 2023
Staff Report
News

The Dog Park at Wheeler Road Community Park, 305 Wheeler Road, Boca Grande, will close Monday, June 5 for renovations and project completion. A reopening date will be announced at leeparks.org and...

Ladies to ‘Howl’ June 9

The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum will host the Howl at the Moon “Ladies Night Out” on Saturday, June 10, and it isn’t too late to register.The opening cocktail party will be held on Friday, June...

Don the cap and gown, TIS Class of 2023

June 1, 2023
Staff Report
Education, News

There are many defining moments in a parent’s life when it comes to their children. Their first steps, their first words, their first day of school and their last day of elementary school. It’s at...

Wheeler Road tennis and pickleball courts to be discussed at Commission meeting Tuesday

June 1, 2023
Staff Report
News

Lee County Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday to discuss, among other things, Hurricane Ian expenditures. According to the County Commissioners’ agenda, a donation of $150,000...

Dana Carr, past president & past chairman of Florida International Air Show, inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame

June 1, 2023
Staff Report
News

This year marks the 8th year that the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau would induct a member of the community’s hospitality industry into the Hall of Fame. Charlotte County...