Community
Charlotte residents meet to organize support for Boca Grande access
September 4, 2025
About 60 Charlotte County residents met Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the South Gulf Cove Community Center to address their concerns about Boca Grande parking. The meeting was the first in-person gathering…
Upcoming Charlotte County meetings
September 4, 2025
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week:
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 11…
Englewood Pioneer Days
September 4, 2025
Last Saturday, teams gathered at Indian Mound Park for the Cardboard Boat Races, as part of Englewood Pioneer Days celebration. The boats were donated by Austin and Bart Tracy of Tracy Lasbury Realt…
Service returning to Boca Grande Post Office this weekend
August 29, 2025
According to a sign posted outside of the Placida Post Office on Friday morning, Aug, 29, the Postal Service will be resuming operations at the Boca Grande Post Office Saturday, Aug. 30 for mail pic…
Post Office ‘repairs are ongoing’ as maintenance vehicles spotted
August 28, 2025
While there is no official news on the Boca Grande Post Office, two marked postal vehicles were there on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with staff working on the interior. Older items, including shelving and a…
Monkey Chico takes kids on tour
August 28, 2025
Julie Horning has released a new children’s book titled “B is for Boca Grande: Alphabet Adventure of the Charming Village of Boca Grande, Florida.” The protagonist is Chico, a monkey that hung out a…
Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby
August 28, 2025
In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far this month is about even with last year at this time.
“With five days lef…
Which way to go
August 28, 2025
The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes. South Beach is open daily.
Photo by Garland
Letters: Thoughts on ‘party spot’ status and long-term solutions
August 28, 2025
To the Editor:
I want to share my perspective on the parking situation to maybe add a little more insight. As many of you know, I worked on island for several years as an eco tour guide and over…
Lighthouse United Methodist letter to their congregation on parking
August 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: Lighthouse United Methodist Church has a weekly newsletter entitled ‘Midweek News’ for their congregation. They sent this one out to members, to update them on parking and access to t…