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Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval
November 13, 2025
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project.
The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Ma…
Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County
November 13, 2025
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The resolution…
Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix
November 13, 2025
Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday
While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA maintenance building, staff discovered that the main underground electrical co…
History Center reels in new location, exhibits
November 6, 2025
When former Boca Grande Historical Society President Pam Heilman came in and first saw the new space for the Boca Grande History Center, and its new Footprints from the Past Exhibition, she said Tue…
As shutdown halts food assistance, pastor works to fill the gaps
November 6, 2025
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reverend Alexander Scotland’s Discipleship Driven Ministries in Port Charlot…
Historic Collier Inn nearly burns on Tuesday
November 6, 2025
Maintenance worker Peter Frazzetta, up early Tuesday Nov. 4, helped saved the historic Collier Inn on Useppa Island from a fire during its renovation.
“He gets up early and grades the roads befo…
Parking placards and stickers are on the way
October 30, 2025
No charge; info to come from county
Parking permit distribution is anticipated for mid-November; decals and placards will be issued at no cost from several yet-to-be-named locations in Boca Grand…
Charlotte unanimously votes Lee conflict resolution
October 30, 2025
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Charlotte County’s Commissioners voted unanimously to go into an arbitration process relating to the issue of parking access in Boca Grande. The meeting included an array of spe…
DeSantis appoints Watkins to Gasparilla Island Bridge board
October 30, 2025
On Friday, Oct. 24, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the board of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. She had previously served as chair.
“This seat…
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners address parking issues
October 28, 2025
Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is fin…