The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday at Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness on West Dearborn Street in Englewood. Owner Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, and her staff spec…
Andrew Taylor, Lance Schyck, Travis Joiner and Mike Reid of Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees were seen recently working around the island. They serve the commuity of Gasparilla Island and surround…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize $3.97 million in interlocal agreements for Beach and Shoreline Program projects, part of nearly $13 million in Tourist Development Ta…
At the Fiddler’s Green shopping center, a new restaurant, Savory Spoon Cafe, is opening up. On Monday, they were in their last round of inspections; the Coca-Cola vendor was even there getting the s…
The Boca Grande Parking Committee meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss a number of items, including Lighthouse United Methodist Church’s request for parking on the Gilchrist median betwe…
Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requisitioned by the Navy as PG 72. Before that the Nourmahal was used by the U…
A Florida judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday, Oct. 12 in a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The plaintiff is Placida resident Mark…
Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGSTA photo
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOCIATION
In last month’s article at the beginning of September, I noted t…
Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…
