Above, the USS Nourmahal in Havana during World War II. The photo is from the National Archives, and was after she was requisitioned by the Navy as PG 72. Before that the Nourmahal was used by the U…
A Florida judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday, Oct. 12 in a lawsuit challenging Lee County’s permit-only beach parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The plaintiff is Placida resident Mark…
Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGSTA photo
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOCIATION
In last month’s article at the beginning of September, I noted t…
Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…
In advance of their Tuesday, Oct. 6 meeting, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners has added two “commissioner” items on the Commissioner’s Agenda. These are separate from the published meeti…
Dignitaries gathered Tuesday, Sept. 29, to celebrate the long-awaited opening of G.C. Herring Park in Rotonda West. It is a familiar location to many, as it is the park where American Legion Post 11…
As the season quickly approaches, many island restaurants and shops are opening back up after a quiet September.
Bella Vida reopens on Monday, Oct. 5, followed by Hudson’s on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and…
The Florida International Air Show has been notified that the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will not appear at the 2026 Florida International Air Show, scheduled for Nov. 7–8…
The Boca Grande Parking Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Women’s Club Board Room at the Boca Grande Community Center.
On the docket for the meeting is a call to order, a…
Winnie, the Golden, is on her way to Boca Grande from the North Woods of Minnesota. She’s hoping to arrive in time for the first Boca Grande Camera Club Meeting on Nov. 17. …
