Author: Staff Report

Don Pedro Cleanup set for Nov. 16

SUP Englewood and Keep Charlotte Beautiful is hosting a Waterway Warrior Clean-up Day at Don Pedro Island State Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 16. “Whether you’re cleaning up...

Mail still on ‘island time’ at Post Office

There is no date yet for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office. Currently, staff from the Boca Grande Post Office are operating at their Placida branch, sorting mail separately for users,...

Grande Chorus seeks Christmas choir at new home

November 14, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will take...

Good news on levels of red tide this week

Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatically...

Banyans green up after storms

November 14, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

On Banyan Street the leaves have returned, and trees closest to Park Avenue seem to be in full recovery. After Hurricane Milton, Lee County cleaned around the trees, and also hand-watered them through...

Ceremony for new members of Lee Commission

November 8, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse,...

Rehab causes lane closures on Coral Creek Bridge

November 8, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

PLACIDA – Intermittent lane closures will occur on County Road 775 over Coral Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Dec. 6, these lane closures are required to rehabilitate the bridge deck. Advance...

Commercial & town trash on island gets OK for removal; only one pass, so get it out now

Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton. The county until now was prevented from collecting storm...

Additional week for laundry facilities in Boca Grande

November 8, 2024
Staff Report
News

Lee County Government will close two post-Hurricane Milton comfort stations Friday afternoon because of the decrease in residents using the temporary facilities, including the one at the Boca Grande...

Boca Grande Camera Club sets new season of meetings

November 7, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Despite hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Boca Grande Camera Club is coming back strong, offering an array of exciting Zoom meetings, as well as field trips for the 2024/2025 season. The first meeting...