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Major parking rule changes discussed at Tuesday Lee meeting
June 7, 2024
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with County staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasp…
State seeks bids for Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park
June 6, 2024
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park.
Contra…
Breaking: Lee County pursues public parking restrictions across Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island
June 4, 2024
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasp…
Lee County offers response to Boca Grande residents concerned about Gilchrist parking
May 31, 2024
In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerning parking in Boca Grande, Lee County has released the following statement:
“Thank you for taking the time to share your though…
Lee officials again consider new parking regulations in Boca Grande
May 31, 2024
The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new regulations in the works by Lee County officials. Over the weekend, emails and te…
Sandbar music, notable visits on Memorial Day
May 30, 2024
It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend.
“We did patrols of the beach, regular marked vehicle patrol, foot patrols and golf cart,” s…
First Baptist restored; holds first service since Hurricane Ian
May 30, 2024
On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The church was destroyed during Ian, including the toppling of the top of the belfry…
TWO TARPON TOURNAMENT FINALS: ‘World’s Richest’ and Red Gill winners
May 30, 2024
The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded Thursday in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 on the first day and 77 on the second.
The winner, with 13 tar…
Hey, Moma! has lucky 13 with win of World’s Richest with $39,000 prize
May 24, 2024
The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded last night in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 on the first day and 77 on the second.
The winner, with 13 t…
Banyan Street seems to recover after April caterpillar feast
May 23, 2024
Caterpillars earlier this month denuded many of the leaves of the historic banyan trees on Banyan Street, thought it appears that the trees are beginning to recover as of this week. Visitor Colleen…