Community
Yvonne Anderson set to retire after three decades at Club
February 27, 2025
Yvonne Anderson, president and CEO of the Boca Grande Club, announced her resignation and retirement last week in an email to members.
“I am writing this letter to all of you with tinges of sorro…
Parking for God scheme resolved San Fran mistrust
February 27, 2025
Issues between churches, parking and median strips are not unique to Boca Grande. Nationally, there have been a couple of cases. The most visible was in 2018, when the San Francisco Municipal Transp…
Gasparilla Magazine
February 20, 2025
The new Gasparilla Island magazine is out. Inside, are stories on shipwrecks, native plants and the Colt revolver heir who died in Punta Gorda. At your newsstand now.
Churches speak out on parking
February 20, 2025
Churches on Gilchrist have released statements in the wake of discussions about restrictions on island parking.
Peter Soderberg, chair of the church council of Lighthouse United Methodist Church…
Lee County reopens Wheeler Park
February 20, 2025
Lee County has reopened the dog park, tennis courts and restrooms at Wheeler Road Community Park, which had been mobilized for use to help Gasparilla Island’s recovery from Hurricane Milton.
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Blue barrels are back for food donations
February 20, 2025
Englewood Helping Hand (EHH) needs your non-perishable food donations to assist individuals in need in Englewood. Deliveries are made to the food pantry weekly. EHH’s Blue Barrels are back in downto…
Getting ready for Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 1
February 20, 2025
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
Imagine having a great time eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction, and checking out the bargains and books at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande…
J.McLaughlin store opens!
February 20, 2025
The beautiful, newly refurbished J.McLaughlin store is now open! They wish to thank you for the warm welcome received from the community and are excited to be back and very grateful for your enthusi…
Orlington Sinclair wins red ribbon
February 13, 2025
Orlington Sinclair, son of Carlington Sinclair, was awarded the L.A. Ainger M.S. 8th grade Advanced Art Class/Charlotte County red ribbon.
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GICIA Bike Path Update
February 13, 2025
The walking path is officially OPEN!
Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch…