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July 24, 2025
Work moves quickly at The Island School, where contractors are building a multipurpose area as part of the Boca Grande Community Center capital project. On the campus, other work continues, includin…

July 24, 2025
With only two weeks until the Lee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed Boca Grande parking ordinance, a community-organized petition to “Keep Boca Grande Open” is neari…

July 24, 2025
The island Emergency Operations group met at the Boca Grande Fire Department on Thursday morning, July 24 to go through updates and procedures for peak hurricane season. Since Hurricane Ian, and…

July 24, 2025
Last weekend, Boca Grande paid goodbye to William “Bill” Pavia, 76, of Rotonda, who worked in retirement serving the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for 11 years. Last weekend, his group The Moos…

July 24, 2025
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County…

July 24, 2025
Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than with a book? The library is located at 1040 West 10th St…

July 17, 2025
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande. Peter Soderberg, Chair o…

July 17, 2025
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the par…

July 17, 2025
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored. All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportu…

July 17, 2025
Artist, Kelly Reark is settling into her new studio space on the second floor of the historic Railroad Depot Building. Visit KellyReark.com.  Photo by Cheryl