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December 11, 2025
There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee Count…

December 11, 2025
Santa arrived on Gasparilla Island for a short visit Saturday night as part of the annual Christmas Walk. Afterwards he was off on his way. More photos here. Photo by Caroline

December 11, 2025
Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in October. “We are struggling with this new normal,” said Dr. Emily Haly, who…

December 11, 2025
‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items…

December 11, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food insecurities have become a growing concern in recent months. The demands on food pantries have increased dramatically, not just locally, but nationwide…

December 11, 2025
To the Editor: Leaf blowers driving you inside? Glad you’re not home when your neighbors’ crews are scheduled? Have you had to restrict your activities due to the toxic cloud put at head height b…

December 11, 2025
On Nov. 30 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse beach, Austin Taylor proposed to Hannah Amen, and she accepted! Hannah is the daughter of Ruth Amen and Andrew Amen, a fifth-generation native of Bo…

December 11, 2025
United Women in Faith hosted the Fa La La La Luncheon on Monday, Dec. 8 at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The luncheon was to benefit Links-2-Success.                                          …

December 4, 2025
Jeff, Kathleen and Donna Moore of Boca Grande welcomed visiting family over the Thanksgiving holiday and chose a unique way to celebrate Kathleen’s birthday: an immersive encounter with capybaras at…

December 4, 2025
The Boca Grande Yacht Club Boat Parade was this week. See more pictures here. Photos by Matt