Community
Congratulations!
November 26, 2025
The Gaffney family celebrated the engagement of their son, Sean, to Grace Flowers, on Sunday at BZ’s at The Gasparilla Inn. They followed with a celebration at home at The Landings at Coral Cree…
Boca Grande North celebrates reopened clubhouse, renovations
November 20, 2025
Above, Steve Neri, Tom Longest, Darcy Longest, Nancy Neri, Margo Perriello, Bob Periello
Boca Grande North held a celebration last Friday to not only open their new clubhouse facilities but to g…
Animal rules
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to repeal and replace the Lee County Animal Control Ordinance at the regularly scheduled board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, De…
Citizens speak up after Lee meeting ejection
November 20, 2025
Several concerned citizens spoke at Tuesday’s Lee County Commission meeting about a Nov. 4 incident in which a public speaker was ejected from the chamber.
At the Nov. 4 commissioner’s meeting, r…
Lee County sets team to meet over island parking
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca Grande…
Friends holds annual meeting, updates membership procedure
November 20, 2025
Friends of Boca Grande Community Center held its annual meeting this Tuesday, as they reported on the past year’s recovery from fall hurricanes. In recent years, there have been many setbacks, from…
Teacherage restoration continues
November 20, 2025
Restoration of the historic Teacherage continues, for future use as Boca Bargains. The Lee County structure was vacant from 1964, when the Boca Grande School closed until 1971, when it was conve…
Lee elects Pendergrass as Chairman
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as board chairman for the coming year, and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka…
Bridge statement reminds Charlotte County of GIBA parking neutrality
November 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island.
The board’s statement, sent to…
Letters: Thanks for donations to Humane Society
November 20, 2025
To the Editor:
The Suncoast Humane Society would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our recent pet food and cat litter donation drive. Your generosity ma…