Community
Boca Bargains set for reopening after renovation
December 11, 2025
Donations in New Year
Boca Bargains will be reopening on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in its previous location at the corner of Park and Banyan Streets. The shop will be open on Wednesda…
Gratitude for our Community Partners from Friends of Boca Grande
December 11, 2025
BY MARTA HOWELL, FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
What a whirlwind this last year has been! Last year at this time my office was in a shipping container in the parking lot of the Crowninshield Community Ho…
Closures over the holidays from Lee County offices
December 11, 2025
Some holiday schedules for Lee County:
Solid Waste
Collections of garbage, recycling and yard waste will continue as normal on Wednesday, Dec. 24. There will be no collections on Thursday, Dec…
Details about January joint meeting between Charlotte and Lee counties discussed this week
December 11, 2025
A joint meeting regarding Boca Grande parking between Charlotte and Lee counties will be open to the public, but it will not have a public comment period.
The meeting format came up during county…
Long lines for parking passes
December 11, 2025
There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee Count…
“Santa, I would like …”
December 11, 2025
Santa arrived on Gasparilla Island for a short visit Saturday night as part of the annual Christmas Walk. Afterwards he was off on his way. More photos here.
Photo by Caroline
Grace Haly recovering after accident in Switzerland
December 11, 2025
Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in October.
“We are struggling with this new normal,” said Dr. Emily Haly, who…
Unpermitted landscaping letters go out
December 11, 2025
‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways
Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items…
Missions Committee provides financial support
December 11, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Food insecurities have become a growing concern in recent months. The demands on food pantries have increased dramatically, not just locally, but nationwide…
Letters: Dear islanders: Try a blower-free Christmas week
December 11, 2025
To the Editor:
Leaf blowers driving you inside? Glad you’re not home when your neighbors’ crews are scheduled? Have you had to restrict your activities due to the toxic cloud put at head height b…