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J.McLaughlin to feature Clyde Butcher for Everglades group
April 3, 2025
J.McLaughlin dedicates a day and collection to the Everglades every year. Each store is asked to do something special for the state-wide event and this year the Boca Grande store will feature acclai…
Island shows up for Captains for Clean Water event
April 3, 2025
Captains for Clean Water held a meeting at the Boca Bay Beach Club Monday afternoon, March 31 with 90 Boca Grande attendees.
The event was hosted by Chandler Converse, Jim (Hooter) Hoyt, Peter He…
Watch Lee Commissioners meeting live starting at 9:30
April 1, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting will start at 9:30 this morning. On the agenda is Boca Grande parking as well as a Gasparilla Island Water Authority rate item and a zoning item relatin…
Damaged Amory Chapel must be reviewed by board
March 27, 2025
During the 2024 fall hurricanes, the island’s historic Amory Memorial Chapel was severely damaged. Repairs have not started, though the building was remediated by the state. At the March Boca Grande…
Remains of cremations washing up on Gasparilla beaches
March 27, 2025
Two times in the last few months, beachcombers in Boca Grande have found evidence of recent beach or water burials, where families have put their relatives at rest at sea, and did not know what to d…
Parking finally on Lee agenda
March 27, 2025
Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct to Public Hearing Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendments.”
The it…
Boca Grande parking on Lee County agenda Tues.
March 26, 2025
Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct to Public Hearing Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance Amendments.”
The it…
Englewood Beach parking lot reopens April 2; beach shuttle announced
March 26, 2025
Charlotte County announced that the southern entrance to Englewood Beach parking lot will reopen on Wednesday, April 2, providing pedestrian access onto the beach. Parking spaces will be limited…
GIBA discusses rate increase, bike safety at meeting
March 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will install new pavement and bicycle markings to make it for safer bicyclists who cross the bridge.
“We have bikes, we have cars,” said GIBA Executive Dire…
Island churches make plans for Easter services, worship
March 20, 2025
Easter is almost a month away, but plans are under way among Boca Grande churches to honor the religious foundations of this holiday by holding special services on Easter Sunday and the week leading…