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Boil Water Notice for Cole Island and Boca Grande North
July 3, 2026
A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North Association due to a temporary loss of water pressure fro…
Briefly: Army Corps posts application for Maronda and Harbor Village
July 2, 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted an application for a project site for Harbor Village and Maranda Homes. The Army Corps link is HERE. Some notes from their application. The proposed acti…
Happy Birthday, America!
July 2, 2026
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, than with its most iconic symbol, the American Bald Eagle. Happy Birthday, America!
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Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season
July 2, 2026
Through week ending: 7/1/26
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa- 401 Loggerhead, 9 Green, 2 Leatherback
Gasparilla- 24 Loggerhead
Don Pedro- 166 Loggerhead, 14…
Local duo competing for America’s Favorite Couple
July 2, 2026
Boca Grande’s Bob and Mary Ridge have been entered into Variety’s America’s Favorite Couple competition.
This competition brings together couples from any stage of life to compete for a full spre…
BGSTA announces first sea turtle hatches
July 2, 2026
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC.
On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patrollers documented the 400th sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season. Coincidenta…
Community Foundation appointments
July 2, 2026
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently appointed three new members: Dane DeSantis, Greg DiDomenico and Greg Parris, each of whom will serve a three-year term. …
Calusa Waterkeeper hosts Q3 ‘State of Our Water’ meeting
July 2, 2026
Calusa Waterkeeper invites Southwest Florida residents and community members to its Q3 State of Our Water meeting, offering an inside look at ongoing conservation efforts and the health of local wat…
Business & Real Estate: Placida’s Centennial Fishing Pier temp closure for repairs
July 2, 2026
Centennial Fishing Pier located at 14021 Gasparilla Road in Placida will be closed for repair work starting July 13. The pier is anticipated to reopen on July 27.
The pier closing is on Coral Cr…
Don Pedro beach renourishment tax meeting
July 2, 2026
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for the Don Pedro Knight Island Beach Renourishment Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) at 5 p.m., July 22, in the Community Center a…










