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April 16, 2026
We finally have a Boca Grande Fishing Guides Hall of Fame. Many times, folks had discussed a hall of fame for our traditional tarpon fishery cornerstones and its guides. Now we have one. The g…

April 16, 2026
Captains for Clean Water hosted a well-attended 10th anniversary event at Miller’s Dockside last Thursday evening, April 9. Captains, which was founded in 2016 following a catastrophic red tide e…

April 16, 2026
Plastic surgery uploads During what was expected to be a routine Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting focusing mainly on the 1 percent 2026 Sales Tax Extension projects, things…

April 9, 2026
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…

April 9, 2026
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…

April 9, 2026
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…

April 2, 2026
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…

April 2, 2026
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…

April 2, 2026
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…

March 26, 2026
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…