Community
Candidate questions for District 5 Commission: Amanda Cochran
August 6, 2026
Editor’s note: We sent a set of identical questions relating to Boca Grande to both of the Lee Commission candidates for District 5 earlier this month. In Lee County, the commissioner is elected acr…
Zobrist named to Parking Committee
August 6, 2026
At Tuesday’s regular Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting, several members of the Boca Grande Parking Committee were reappointed and one person was appointed to replace a member who resi…
Members sought
August 6, 2026
Charlotte County needs nominees for the following:
Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a posi…
‘Quicker picker upper’ charms of Select-A-Size
August 6, 2026
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
My man experienced an emotional crisis the other day when he discovered he had gotten the wrong paper towels. They were Bounty and white. No icky floral designs. But they were NO…
Fugate’s new arrivals
August 6, 2026
Judy Jones is showcasing some new arrivals at Fugate’s, from the stunning oversized blue-and-white decorative bowl to the gorgeous collection of coastal-inspired treasures, citrus-themed kitchen acc…
Stop in to Sunsets of Boca Grande
August 6, 2026
Stop in at Sunsets of Boca Grande and check out these made-in-the-USA dresses from Eva Rosedress. Maria (above) shows us the vibrant, beautiful colors. Sunsets of Boca Grande is open Monday to Satur…
Park repairs in county
July 30, 2026
Concrete repairs at various Charlotte County parks will begin on Aug. 10, 2026 and are anticipated to be complete by Aug. 24, 2026. The parks will remain open.
Amberjack Environmental Park 6450…
Lee meeting talks millage and dredging
July 30, 2026
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners will resume its regular meeting schedule on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 9:30 a.m. One item on the agenda is to adopt the proposed FY26-27 ad valorem maximum mill…
Business & Real Estate: West Charlotte grows, but East expected to lead development wave
July 30, 2026
A July 2026 economic development report by Metro Forecasting Models, circulated online in advance of the Tuesday, July 28 Charlotte County Commissioners meeting, details growth in the west part of C…
Inn purchases 3rd Street from McLaughlins
July 30, 2026
The Gasparilla Inn has purchased the old 3rd Street Bistro. The sale, from owners Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin, was expected to close this week.
“What Barbara and Kevin did with that property ope…










