BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Since the early 1900s Boca Grande’s beach streets have been openly designated for public use. In 1925, these water access points were clearly marked on plat maps created by the…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Lee and Charlotte County schools pushed back their start date for classes to begin. Preparation for brick-and-mortar, virtual and distant learning was being fine-tuned.
TEN YEAR…
What happened to Kiwanis on island?
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has been recognized for its many charitable and community-based contrib…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Rentals on the Island had increased by 24.9 percent over the same period in 2019 despite the pandemic.
TEN YEARS AGO
Lee and Charlotte counties had accepted settlements for t…
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum are open for business this summer, which can be the best time for visits. Stop in with your friends and family…
Above, a detail of the Lebourgeois residence from plans from architect T.A. Krebs. The simple carport is on 11th Street.
BY TALIA ECKSTEIN
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will me…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Boca Grande Health Clinic announced the appointment of Mark Driscoll as Chief Executive Officer.
TEN YEARS AGO
Full July 4th festivities were in the works with a golf cart an…
From Badcock to Lykes, and so many automobile dealers, physicians
Above has tournament organizer and director Dixie Hollins with Capt. Wayne Joiner and daughter Effie after winning his four Holli…
FIVE YEARS AGO
Fifty-four percent of Lee County had participated in the census. For the first time the census was available on-line.
TEN YEARS AGO
The Native Now Foundation was selling Indi…
FIVE YEARS AGO
One hundred locals participated in Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grande sandbar. The event was designed to steer people away from their phones and political frustrat…
