The Englewood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2026 visited Boca Grande on their Tourism Day. Their traditional photo opportunity is a stop on Banyan Street. Their visits include Charlotte, L…
One recently proposed solution to the parking issue in Boca Grande is to create extra parking spaces in the Gasparilla Island State Park, either near the Range Light, or in other undeveloped areas…
Kids’ Needs of Greater Englewood was inadvertently left off the list of 10 charitable organizations that received monies from the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. The list appeared in the Ap…
Chef Mike Klocinski has recently opened Mako’s Coastal Kitchen in the Tiffany Square shopping center in Englewood. They offer a menu centered on fresh seafood dishes such as ahi tuna tartare, Gulf s…
Seasonal shifts discussed; ordinance explained as ‘living document’
Charlotte and Lee County commissioners discussed seasonal adjustments and the possibility of additional parking on a state-ow…
The Boca Grande parking ordinance was added to the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners agenda for the Tuesday, April 28 regular meeting after Monday’s joint meeting with Lee County’s comm…
While traffic is up for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, revenue is down.
The figures were reported at their quarterly board meeting, held Thursday April 23, in the offices of the Authori…
Maker’s Mark was at The Temp on Thursday last week for a complimentary tasting. They hand-dipped glasses in their legendary red wax and engraved special bottles purchased.
Photos by Cheryl
The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association held a kickoff party for the tarpon season in Boca Grande at Whidden’s Marina. The Saturday, April 18, party included locals and visitors, about 200 in tot…
The 1st annual Boca Blueberry Festival took place on April 19 in The Pink Pony Courtyard to raise money for the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande & the Suncoast Humane Society offering blu…
