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Englewood Helping Hand’s Blue Barrels

January 8, 2026
Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency serving residents of the Englewood area who are food deprived. Donations…

Boca Grande parking on Charlotte agenda Jan. 13

January 8, 2026
Placida property also considered citations  Charlotte County has included another agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for the regular meeting, to be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at t…

No space for a Lee parking compromise

January 8, 2026
A supposed conflict resolution meeting on Monday morning between Charlotte County and Lee County got no further in resolving the differences on beach access and parking in Boca Grande. The meetin…

Letters: Idea on matching address and post office boxes for package delivery

January 8, 2026
To the Editor:  Life on Boca Grande comes with certain charming quirks we’ve all grown to love: the golf carts, the afternoon storms that appear out of nowhere, and the simple pleasure of ru…

Downtown Boca Grande greets 2026

January 2, 2026
As 2025 winds down, smiling faces abound at local shops. Linda Smith at Sunsets of Boca Grande with some great sweaters still in stock; Jayden Duffy at Gasparilla Adventures repaired bikes; Sandy In…

Coming to Boca Grande, no matter the week’s big chill

January 2, 2026
In spite of the arrival of mid-week cold weather, there were still families out visiting local beaches.  Over the weekend, when temps were in the 70s, island parking lots filled and there were so…

Schedule for parking stickers, passes, in New Year

January 2, 2026
Next week, parking pass pickups start back up again at the Crowninshield House, with dates through January.  There are permits available for: “A” Resident decal – for Gasparilla Island residen…

Lee-Charlotte Meeting on Jan. 5

January 2, 2026
A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda. The meeting will be at the Punta Gorda Library. The meeti…

Boca Grande Chamber elects new slate of officers 

December 18, 2025
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce introduced five new members to the board of directors on December 6. Jessica Goslowski of Barnichol Hardware is the new treasurer. Wally Rutan of Island C…

Lee County sets out Boca Grande parking pass pickup dates for January

December 18, 2025
Lee County has added multiple January dates to pick up parking passes at the Crowninshield Community House. “We encourage residents to continue to use the online application, if possible,” wrote…