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August 29, 2024
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities.  Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug. 28, me…

August 29, 2024
A beachfront estate on Shore Lane sold this month for $21 million, marking one of the highest property sales in the area. Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company represented both the bu…

August 29, 2024
No permit required, but fire, sheriff and Coast Guard present Possibly over 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the Boca H20 Music Festival, to be held on Saturday just off the north end of t…

August 22, 2024
The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. During pick-up on Friday, Aug. 16, the car line on First Street was backed up…

August 22, 2024
The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two Lee County Board of Commissioners candidates, as well as two Charlotte County candidates. In Lee County, Commissioner Ray Sandell…

August 22, 2024
Cyclists have the same rights and rules as cars on GIBA Last Thursday, Aug. 15 during the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s quarterly meeting, the board discussed bike safety along the causew…

August 15, 2024
Monday was first day with full lunch and dinner service  South Beach Bar & Grille has reopened in their rebuilt location with two “soft opening” private parties last week, and full opening M…

August 15, 2024
Despite Hurricane Debby, the quality of water at the beaches of Lee and Charlotte Counties remained in the “good” category. “Beaches in both Lee and Charlotte Counties were sampled on Monday,” sa…

August 15, 2024
Crews from Lamberts Cable Splicing are about the island, laying Corning fiber optic cable and black ductwork. The company, headquartered in Rocky Mount, N.C., is a utility contractor specializing in…

August 8, 2024
Addition to Banyan residence also on Preservation Board agenda Wednesday There are two cases in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Aug. 14, including the renovati…