Breaking News
Memorial Day landscaping for Boca Grande Veteran’s Memorial
May 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: The flag is up!
While the American flag may not be up by Memorial Day, the Boca Grande Veterans Memorial at 5th and Gilchrist is at least landscaped and ready, after help from The…
Preschool house sale nets $2.4 million
May 22, 2025
The owners of a Gilchrist property, who wish to remain anonymous, have sold their house, the proceeds of which will assist in funding the new preschool building’s construction.
The house wa…
Hey, Moma! wins ‘World’s Richest’ second year in a row
May 16, 2025
T
he World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament kicked off on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. There were 28 releases on the first day of fishing and 60 fish caught in total.
“The wind stirs the pass…
Spartan racer Emily Wheeler prepping for world title in December
May 15, 2025
Emily Wheeler, owner of Aqua Boutique and Boca Grande Trading Company, is ranked third in the world for three different types of Spartan races. Throughout this year she will be racing for another wo…
Commissioners visit to talk parking
May 15, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, over 200 community members gathered in the Lighthouse United Methodist Church to discuss parking regulations. Lee County Commissioners David Mulicka, Cecil Pendergrass and Brian Ham…
Three Lee Commissioners visit Boca Grande to hear concerns about proposed parking ordinance
May 13, 2025
At a packed meeting at Lighthouse United Methodist Church today, three Lee County Commissioners came to hear residents talk about a proposed parking ordinance for Boca Grande.
Commissioners Davi…
Let the season begin: Tarpon tourney schedules now set
May 8, 2025
Boca Grande has a full season of Tarpon Tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes.
Tarpon season begins Saturday, May 10 with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. Find more informa…
August date for parking meet
May 8, 2025
After expecting a parking ordinance to come before the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on May 20, Lee County has now delayed the hearing of the ordinance and vote until August.
At their…
Two historic Gilchrist houses recommended for renovation
May 8, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will review two historic Gilchrist Avenue renovations at its upcoming meeting set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14.
A French Colonial style house at 3…
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after hurricane closure
May 1, 2025
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Island State Park on Monday, May 5 after nearly eight months of closure due to h…