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Man charged with DUI after wellness check in Mercedes
November 5, 2026
Around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to 6010 Boca Grande Causeway in reference to a wellbeing check. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nicholas…
Punta Gorda Air Show this weekend
November 5, 2026
The Florida International Air Show has added Jeff “Linedog” Linebaugh to its 2026 performer lineup, bringing his “High Voltige” aerobatic demonstration to Punta Gorda Airport November 7 to 8.
Fly…
Honors on Veterans Day at 5th Street
November 5, 2026
The Boca Grande Historical Society is hosting a Veterans Day event at the Veterans Memorial on 5th Street and Gilchrist Avenue.
The speaker is Capt. Darren Glaser, Senior Naval Science Instructor…
Amory Chapel rejection and new water pumps at Preservation Board
November 5, 2026
Above, member Billy Caldwell shows a piece of new pipe relining as Jerry Edgerton looks on. It was not part of the regular meeting but he wanted to show the group the process of relining island sewe…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 20
October 29, 2026
The Boca Grande Farmers Market is returning to the Wheeler Road Community Park for the 2026-2027 season on Friday, Nov. 20.
Over the past two seasons, while the park underwent renovations, the ma…
Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day
October 29, 2026
Election day is Nov. 3, when Florida will not only decide on a governor, but on important election ballot initiatives. There are also county commission races in both Lee and Charlotte counties.
P…
Fishing rod reported stolen from state park beach
October 29, 2026
On Saturday, Oct. 24, just after 1 a.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the south end of Gasparilla Island in reference to a reported grand theft of fishing…
Cottage at Preservation Board
October 29, 2026
Above, rendering for the project from Park Avenue. Lee County filings
The demolition of a house at 121 Palm Avenue and its replacement will be on the agenda of the Boca Grande Historic Preservati…
Lee County votes to extend parking conflict resolution process
October 22, 2026
Above, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass on Tuesday. Screenshot
At the Tuesday, Oct. 20 Lee County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, commissioners voted to approve Charlotte County’s amended r…
Boca Bay security golf cart stolen last Friday
October 22, 2026
Just after 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, Deputy Nicholas Garber with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Gilchrist Avenue and 4th Street in reference to a stolen vehicle.
Upon arrival, Dep…











