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Fall Moon
October 29, 2026
After a full moon earlier this week seen here from the south end. The moon will be waning for Halloween. Weather is in the 80s, with 70s at night.
H Wetzel photo
Water Association plans for hiding pumps in the tank
October 29, 2026
When the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meets Nov. 4, it will include hurricane recovery plans by the Gasparilla Island Water Association. The plans include repurposing the old tank along R…
Lee County to vote on parking miss
October 29, 2026
At the Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 3, there will be a public hearing on a small change to the Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendment.
The item would amend the Boca Gr…
Family, Food, Friends, Music and a little Rain
October 22, 2026
Whidden’s Marina celebrated its 100th Anniverary with what the marina is built on: Family – Annabelle Coleman with the next generation Lane James Frost, Food – Dusty McGonigal with the fried mullet…
Boat fire off Gasparilla north
October 22, 2026
Three people and a dog rescued
Above, the scorched area of the boat that caught fire. Englewood Area Fire Control District photos
Last Thursday, Oct. 15 around 10:40 a.m., the Marine Emergenc…
State and local amendments for Nov. 3 general election
October 22, 2026
While the big issue for Florida is Amendment 3, which is an expansion of the Homestead Exemption for residences, there are other voter referendums on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Amendment 1 wo…
Storm wave action gives island surfers Atlantic ride
October 15, 2026
The 1st Street area of Gasparilla Island is a formidable surfing spot after storms, whether hurricane or just high winds. On Saturday, there were many out there to catch the remnant waves of Isaias…
Banyan restoration begins; new trees 8,000 lbs.
October 15, 2026
GICIA and Lee County partner to restore historic Banyan Street
BY THE GICIA
In partnership with Lee County, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is moving forward wit…
Parking Committee comes together for Gilchrist churches
October 15, 2026
Above, Sally Downey discusses parking around the Methodist Church, including a count of street parking. Photo by Garland
The Boca Grande Parking Committee voted to allow parking fo…
Boca Grande parking case delayed today; attorney unavailable
October 12, 2026
The Boca Grande parking case Mark Hoogendoorn v. Lee County, set for today, will be rescheduled.
It is a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restrictions in Boca Grande…











