Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande.
Peter Soderberg, Chair o…
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the par…
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored.
All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportu…
At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Pete…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bi…
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee Count…
A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public.
At a recent county meeting, supporters of a change to parking regulations presented their own petition of over 1…
While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permits will cost for island residents, homeowners and workers.
A new parkin…
A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, June 30.
“We are disappointed,” said Chief C.W. B…
Above, the causeway from the days following Hurricane Milton. GIBA Photo
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will begin its causeway armoring project in July, and is expected to be completed b…
