Independence Day is a cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, celebratory fireworks can literally frighten baby birds to death.
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining t…
BY MARK HOOGENDOORN, OPEN SHORES OF SW FLORIDA
Lee County has a rule about its parks: county parks must be open to the public every day of the year, and no permit may be issued that blocks the pu…
Kenny Rose performed at Scarpa’s Coastal last week for Scarpa’s “Island Summer Live Music Series.” Amy Cyr will be performing on Friday, June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m., 321 Park Ave., Boca Grande …
These adorable cousins were born 2 1/2 weeks apart. Evie Mae Rutan was born to Zachary and Eden Rutan on May 19 and Luke Michael Rutan was born to Brian and Bree Rutan on June 5. There are going to…
The Temptation Restaurant entertained the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Whiskey at their restaurant last week. They brought a little bit of the taste of Texas to Southwest Florida. Shown here, Erika and…
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is thankful for the Community Grant it received this spring from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club to support the fieldwork operations of the BGSTA’s Turtle Patrol…
Charlotte meetings ahead:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9 a.m. – Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte&nbs…
The community is invited to join Clerk Karnes and Lee County’s Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell for a free comprehensive presentation on the property assessment and dispute process. During the prese…
Are you eying a humanoid robot?
BRENT McCONNELL
We once made the mistake of standing at the front of the crowd at the 2023 Munich Oktoberfest when the morning gates opened. Thousands of people…
