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Report debris, abandoned boats on water
November 1, 2024
The state FWC just updated its website to make it a lot easier to report waterway debris issues locally, including abandoned and suspected abandoned boats.
Here is the link:
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SW Florida Fishing: After the storm… fishing and trash
October 31, 2024
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR
Over the past couple weeks, we have seen the world around us change again. I have been blessed and spared. My small home in SW Florida seems to be blessed and my little boa…
EcoWatch: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
October 31, 2024
Just as Florida legalizes the killing of bears, now all our wildlife is under threat with Amendment 2. Make no mistake: This amendment was deliberately designed to exploit one of our most cherishe…
Report of stolen picnic table after hurricane blowout
October 31, 2024
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic table, according to the police report. As a result of hurricane Milton, a …
The Gasparilla Inn sets re-open for Dec. 12
October 31, 2024
The Gasparilla Inn has announced its official reopening date following ongoing recovery efforts on Gasparilla Island. The Inn announced in that it would reopen Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at noon.
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Boca Grande Fire Department landscaping gets a boost
October 31, 2024
Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full days, and he finished on Monday, Oct. 28. He runs Artisan Landscaping and…
Three golf carts reported stolen in wake of storm
October 31, 2024
In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records and community crime mapping.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, …
Navigation District Sets November Meet
October 31, 2024
The West Coast Inland Navigation District will hold their board meeting at 10 a.m. on November 8 at the Venice Fire Station #51 located at 112 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL. The Fire Station is a…
Charlotte County reviews damage to Boca Grande pier, Placida ramp
October 31, 2024
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners gave an update on Boca Grande and Placida piers at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Tommy Scott, Charlotte County Community Services director…
Park Avenue gets back in shape
October 31, 2024
Above, cleaning the neon sign at The Temp. Right, Bobby Miller delivering new equipment at Hudson’s Grocery. Below, Jorge of Grassnology with new landscaping at Grande Flats and Gasparilla Adv…