Recent rains, and help from the community, staved off a water shortage on the island a month ago.
“The tanks are full.” said Ron Bolton, executive director of Gasparilla Island Water Association…
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Commission heard a staff discussion about right-of-way encroachments on Don Pedro and Knight Island. The issue for the July 21 meeting was that not only are there tr…
Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland
A house for a resident Lee County sheriff’s deputy is finally moving forward at Wheeler Road, thoug…
Gasparilla Estates at 2001 Gasparilla Road in Placida is for sale with signs going up this past week. It is but one of a few key properties for sale at the tip of Cape Haze and the entrance to Boca…
Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2 million, w…
Decorated golf carts and waving flags highlighted a festive community celebration of American Spirit on Saturday, July 4. The traditional golf cart parade wound through downtown as it brought the sp…
Above, demolition of the Community Center’s multipurpose room began this week. Photo by Matt
The Community Center playground, removed after hurricanes and during the renovation of the Boca Grande…
The Fourth of July holiday on Gasparilla Island attracted a large number of visitors, including the extended Thomas and Westerberg families, down from Sarasota.
The family came to stay at The Gas…
As the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center construction continues, Lee County plans to move on-island offices for both the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation back into the building.
“T…
