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Charlotte sets vote to extend Boca Grande conflict resolution; dump letter also on agenda
October 12, 2026
At its regular Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting, the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on whether to extend a conflict resolution agreement over parking regulations in Boca Grande. T…
Boca Grande parking case delayed today; attorney unavailable
October 12, 2026
The Boca Grande parking case Mark Hoogendoorn v. Lee County, set for today, will be rescheduled.
It is a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restrictions in Boca Grande…
Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness ribbon cutting
October 8, 2026
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…
Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees working on island
October 8, 2026
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…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season: 10-07-26
October 8, 2026
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20,879 hatchlings
Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead, 489 hatchlings
Don Pedro: 233 Loggerhe…
Lee Tourist Tax awards
October 8, 2026
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…
Business & Real Estate: New cafe at Fiddler’s shopping center
October 8, 2026
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…
Parking Meeting
October 8, 2026
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…
History: Astor and Vanderbilt maritime yacht palaces visit Boca Grande
October 8, 2026
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…
Park suit at Zoom hearing on Monday; Justice Dept. ahead
October 8, 2026
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…











