The burn ban that has been in place in Lee County since Jan. 20 has been rescinded, as it was allowed to expire amid seasonal rainfall. The ban previously had been extended weekly since it was enact…
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling for a special session of the Florida Legislature during the week of June 1 to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at delivering broad property tax rel…
Two minutes before the final horn, we landed a fish
BY JAKE POEPL
Day 1 started slowly for our squad. One boat (Jill Marie) had already landed three tarpon and at least two other boats (Outta…
The Palm on Park and Ariel gals in matching Lilly blouses in this year’s print titled “It’s A 250th Celebration.” The ladies are Kris Boyden, Rosie Graig, Bridget Logue and JoAnn Shelton.
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The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. F…
During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to advance a conservation easement with Big Waters Land…
County funds Sanibel and Captiva road hardening
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for engineering services for a project to provide additional structural har…
Members welcomed
BY TERRI CARR, PRESIDENT
Yes, we are 60 years old. In 1966, Dearborn Street had a 5 & 10, barber shop, drugstore and bakery. The same year, the local Fire Department acqui…
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the comm…
Citations dismissed after tourist parking case
A Canadian man visiting Boca Grande this March had his parking ticket thrown out this week in court in Fort Myers. Jon Dimick, of Chester, Nova Scot…
