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Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County

November 13, 2025
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande. The resolution…

Humane Society seeks support for pets during SNAP shortage

November 6, 2025
As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave many strugglin…

Suncoast Humane supporters

November 6, 2025
The Suncoast Humane Society honored Peter and Elsa Soderberg on Tuesday, Nov. 4 as part of National Philanthropy Day. The society said in a release that their “longstanding and deep commitment to Su…

Upcoming Events: November 2025

November 6, 2025
Big Mouth Chili  The Boca Grande Chamber is hosting the Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4th St. and Bayou Ave. Mouth-watering chili recipes, music and…

Garden: The Hilbert Honey Company of LaBelle and Michigan

November 6, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB On Wednesday Nov. 5, Michele Hilbert, of Hilbert Honey Company, Traverse City, Mich., spoke to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Michele is married to Keith Hilbert, who…

As shutdown halts food assistance, pastor works to fill the gaps 

November 6, 2025
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reverend Alexander Scotland’s Discipleship Driven Ministries in Port Charlot…

Charlotte will consider Gasparilla Island parking at Nov. 12 meeting

November 6, 2025
Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up the issue of Boca Grande parking. The Nov. 12 meeting has an agenda item relating to Boca Grande parking which reads, “Consider ado…

Charlotte County government upcoming

November 6, 2025
Upcoming meetings: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Wednesday, No…

Letters: Ideas to change the atmosphere here

November 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: Last week, Emerson Wickwire sent us a letter mailed to Charlotte County commissioners, in the wake of their concerns about parking in Boca Grande. The letter, in the Oct. 31 issue, ha…

Opinion: Appreciation for the celebrity ghostwriters/authors among us

November 6, 2025
BY SUSAN HANAFEE I’d like to give a shout-out to best-selling author Catherine Whitney and all others of her kind. Never heard of her? That’s because she’s a ghostwriter and a very successful one…