Community
Make a date for Christmas Walk Dec. 7
November 14, 2024
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk has been pushed back to Dec. 7 to better support local businesses. In the past, the Christmas Walk has been held the Saturday after Thanksgiving because a lot…
Disaster Fund now close to $3 million goal to help island
November 14, 2024
Now in 2nd week of check distribution, 260 donors
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, is now close to its $3 m…
Think about cleanup of Placida property
November 14, 2024
To the editor:
My letter is written in response to an article written by Jay Feinberg and Cookie Potter. In recent months there have been many concerns about the parking situation on Boca. Simp…
GUEST ESSAY: Island held together with small, indie businesses like Pink Pony Pony
November 14, 2024
BY DANA RYAN
Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through our country, leaving devastation in their wake. My family lives on a small barrier island…
Placida Bunk House on Charlotte County agenda Tuesday
November 8, 2024
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners.
The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan f…
Open on island: Smiles around town to welcome you in …
November 7, 2024
This week, even more businesses reopened across the island after Hurricane Milton.
As businesses reopen across the island, we are all striving for routine. Stop in & say hi!
BGHC Founda…
Lee County works through list of side street repairs
November 7, 2024
Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is p…
Guest Essay: Helene – No where to run to …
November 7, 2024
First-hand account of Helene escape one of many local stories
BY BARBARA HUGHES
Editor’s Note: Local gallery owner Barbara Hughes was one of the ‘lucky’ ones who came through Helene as it m…
Lighthouse Church helps Englewood
November 7, 2024
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande to aid Englewood residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Lighthouse Churc…
Disaster Fund has 232 donors for $2.4 million total
November 7, 2024
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, has now raised over $2.4 million toward a $3 million goal.
The fund, which …