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Island Bridge Authority begins storm hardening project
September 4, 2025
This week, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority prepared areas of the Causeway for marine mattress installation.
“The causeway armoring project continues with Continental Heavy Civil (CHC) re-g…
Charlotte residents meet to organize support for Boca Grande access
September 4, 2025
About 60 Charlotte County residents met Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the South Gulf Cove Community Center to address their concerns about Boca Grande parking. The meeting was the first in-person gathering…
Honoring Tradition: Fire Department invites public to Sept. 11 push-in
September 4, 2025
The Boca Grande Fire Department will have a “push-in” ceremony to formally welcome their two new tender and engine, the T-231 Megalodon, and E-231 Silver King. The ceremony, set for 10 a.m., will in…
Service returning to Boca Grande Post Office this weekend
August 29, 2025
According to a sign posted outside of the Placida Post Office on Friday morning, Aug, 29, the Postal Service will be resuming operations at the Boca Grande Post Office Saturday, Aug. 30 for mail pic…
Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby
August 28, 2025
In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far this month is about even with last year at this time.
“With five days lef…
Renourishment at the south end
August 28, 2025
Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment program for the beach there. Work is expected to be complete this September.
Photo by Dusty
Parking steps outlined by Lee County admin
August 21, 2025
Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande.
Currently, the ordinance is not yet enforceable. It reads, “Nothing herein precludes Lee Coun…
Drainage issues addressed by GIBA Board at quarterly meeting
August 21, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at their August 14 meeting.
After hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, the stand…
Shark bite at Cayo Costa, rescue arrives on Gasparilla Island
August 20, 2025
Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a shark bite last Saturday night.
Chief C.W. Blosser said that fire and EMS responded on Saturday night to a 10:55 p.m. 911 call to “re…
More beach renourishment
August 14, 2025
The next phase of beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park, near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, is now underway, with sand being moved into place. Barring any unforseen issues or circum…