Community
Placida Bunk House on Charlotte County agenda Tuesday
November 8, 2024
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners.
The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan f…
Open on island: Smiles around town to welcome you in …
November 7, 2024
This week, even more businesses reopened across the island after Hurricane Milton.
As businesses reopen across the island, we are all striving for routine. Stop in & say hi!
BGHC Founda…
Lee County works through list of side street repairs
November 7, 2024
Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is p…
Guest Essay: Helene – No where to run to …
November 7, 2024
First-hand account of Helene escape one of many local stories
BY BARBARA HUGHES
Editor’s Note: Local gallery owner Barbara Hughes was one of the ‘lucky’ ones who came through Helene as it m…
Lighthouse Church helps Englewood
November 7, 2024
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande to aid Englewood residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Lighthouse Churc…
Disaster Fund has 232 donors for $2.4 million total
November 7, 2024
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, has now raised over $2.4 million toward a $3 million goal.
The fund, which …
Boca Grande Fire Department landscaping gets a boost
October 31, 2024
Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full days, and he finished on Monday, Oct. 28. He runs Artisan Landscaping and…
Park Avenue gets back in shape
October 31, 2024
Above, cleaning the neon sign at The Temp. Right, Bobby Miller delivering new equipment at Hudson’s Grocery. Below, Jorge of Grassnology with new landscaping at Grande Flats and Gasparilla Adv…
Disaster Fund for business now at $2 million of $3 million goal
October 31, 2024
A disaster fund to help some island businesses get back up and running quickly after two hurricanes is now at $2 million in cash and commitments, with a $3 million goal. Last week the fund was $1….
Vote at Methodist Church Election Day
October 31, 2024
In-person voting for Precinct 122, typically held at the Boca Grande Community Center, will instead take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 general election.The Communi…