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January 2, 2026
There will be a Memorial Service for the late Constance Weiser “Connie” Gregg on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Immediately following will be a reception at The Gas…

January 2, 2026
At top, Adam O’Farrill. Photos submitted The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new programs to begin 2026, including public events featuring nationally recognized theater and music artists…

January 2, 2026
As 2025 winds down, smiling faces abound at local shops. Linda Smith at Sunsets of Boca Grande with some great sweaters still in stock; Jayden Duffy at Gasparilla Adventures repaired bikes; Sandy In…

January 2, 2026
Blues with D.K. Harrell D.K. Harrell, a rising star in the blues world, will perform on Friday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Ctr. Auditorium, 131 First St. W, Boca Grande. Call…

January 2, 2026
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – South Burnt Store Street and Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, 401 Shrev…

January 2, 2026
BY  ELAINE SKYPALA, ROYAL PALM PLAYERS When Agatha Christie wrote this thrilling murder mystery, she would never have guessed that The Mousetrap would become the longest-running play in history…

January 2, 2026
In spite of the arrival of mid-week cold weather, there were still families out visiting local beaches.  Over the weekend, when temps were in the 70s, island parking lots filled and there were so…

January 2, 2026
Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone to create incredible photos? The Boca Grande Camera Club is pleased to announce a presentation to be given by noted photographer and scientist Meli…

January 2, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has released almost final results from 2025 year traffic figures. While figures were not completely final for the end of 2025 as there were a few hours left…

January 2, 2026
Lee County Library System will welcome more than two dozen authors to its 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Fort Myers. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. readers of a…