The fast-in, fast-out Tuesday morning rain gave all near a picture window a show as it moved through. It brought cooler weather this week, and washed out pollen and dust. This weekend is expected to…
Golf cart dangers abound
Above, two Lee visits to the Damficare helicopter pad this week have kept emergency crews busy during Easter week. Photo by Sue Shaffer
On Wednesday evening, April 8 t…
Easter weekend began with Stations of the Cross on Park Avenue, and followed with an Easter Egg hunt at the Community Center. Saturday afternoon, there was a return of John, Paul, George and Ringo w…
Easter is early this year, and all of the island traditions are scheduled and underway for the busy weekend ahead.
Easter weekend begins on Good Friday with Stations of the Cross at noon. The sta…
From Feb. 1 to March 28, 2026, there were a total of 205 parking citations issued in Boca Grande.
During the same period, there were six warnings issued, according to Autumn King, public informa…
The Mediterranean Revival La Hacienda in Boca Grande is the most recognizable and historic house in Boca Grande. A minor motor court enclosure will go in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservati…
True, summer, afternoon showers and hurricane season are on the way but so is the 2026 Bogus Beacon, 2026 4-Digit Phone Book and in the May/June issue of the Gasparilla Island Magazine, this year’s…
Packed commission
At the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting on Wednesday, March 25, commissioners voted 3-2 to deny a petition for a Cape Haze apartment complex that…
Since acquiring the Mercabo Cove property in 2016, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has been restoring critical coastal habitat and improving water quality within this…
From the Howllywood Dog Show glammed up pup Otis, to the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade with a winning float of the Red Carpet Dogs to artist Sue Shaffer showing her piece to admirers at the Boca Gran…
