The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting will be held on August 13, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Chapter House.
The agenda includes items by the public, two Special Certificate of Appr…
FIVE YEARS AGO
New hand sanitizing stations were being distributed to local businesses that took the “Boca Grande Pledge” to educate the public regarding cleanliness and slowing the spread of COV…
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Since the early 1900s Boca Grande’s beach streets have been openly designated for public use. In 1925, these water access points were clearly marked on plat maps created by the…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Lee and Charlotte County schools pushed back their start date for classes to begin. Preparation for brick-and-mortar, virtual and distant learning was being fine-tuned.
TEN YEAR…
What happened to Kiwanis on island?
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contrib…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Rentals on the Island had increased by 24.9 percent over the same period in 2019 despite the pandemic.
TEN YEARS AGO
Lee and Charlotte counties had accepted settlements for t…
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum are open for business this summer, which can be the best time for visits. Stop in with your friends and family…
Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street.
BY TALIA ECKSTEIN
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will me…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Boca Grande Health Clinic announced the appointment of Mark Driscoll as Chief Executive Officer.
TEN YEARS AGO
Full July 4th festivities were in the works with a golf cart an…
From Badcock to Lykes, and so many automobile dealers, physicians
Above has tournament organizer and director Dixie Hollins with Capt. Wayne Joiner and daughter Effie after winning his four Holli…
