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May 7, 2026
Above, Cherie DeVaux appears on a billboard in Englewood this week, after training a Derby winner.  Photo by Garland  When Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, the win created hist…

May 7, 2026
I’m reaching out from the heart today – not only as a proud mom, but as someone who has dedicated many years serving on the board of Project Graduation. This year is especially meaningful for me…

May 7, 2026
Above, Michael Jacob at the first meeting, representing Lee County. Photos by Garland The next Boca Grande Parking Committee meeting will tackle a number of issues at the Wednesday, May 13 meetin…

May 7, 2026
Lemon Bay High School prom was picture perfect. Shown here: Makaila Lindsey, Haleiy Bruce, Aryonna Drawdy and Joselyn Retz. Photo submitted 

May 7, 2026
Lee County is encouraging neighbors and shrimping industry stakeholders to attend an upcoming informational community meeting about plans for the San Carlos Island Maritime Park. The one-hour eve…

May 7, 2026
It was just over a month ago that Selleck the Mustache Cat made his debut on TikTok. The cat, owned by Chelsea Ann Zockoll, took a swim at the North End of Boca Grande, while Zockoll was visiting he…

May 7, 2026
Susan and Ron Napoli’s daughter, Alyssa Lena Napoli, has graduated magna cum laude from The University of Tampa, with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, and a minor in Communica…

May 7, 2026
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…

April 30, 2026
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…

April 30, 2026
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…