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Penny the shark pings Southwest Florida for Spring Break
March 21, 2024
Great white Penny first found in Carolina blue waters
Penny the Shark seems to be making an early Easter visit off of Gasparilla Island.
Tagged at 522 pounds as a juvenile, the Carcharodon …
Saturday tarpon pull nets strong haul of juvenile silver kings
March 21, 2024
During a routine check of the tarpon spawning grounds at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve, researchers found over 30 juvenile Megalops atlanticus that were identified and quickly put ba…
Trump beats non-candidate Haley by four votes in Boca Grande precinct
March 21, 2024
In-person vote in both counties had Trump tied
Even though Donald J. Trump had sealed up the Republican nomination a week before during Super Tuesday primaries, a few voters still came out Tues…
North Port ceases talks with Warm Mineral Springs developer
March 14, 2024
The City of North Port’s negotiation team has recommended the City cease the negotiations for a potential public-private partnership with WMS Development Group LLC for the future of Warm Mineral S…
Inn exec chef honored by trade pub
March 14, 2024
Nick Marchesano, executive chef at The Gasparilla Inn, has been honored as one of the Club + Resort Chef’s 40 under 40.
Marchesano arrived in Boca Grande just before Hurricane Ian, where he wa…
Rotary sets 42nd Fine Arts Fest
March 14, 2024
The Rotary Club of Englewood will hold its 42nd Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24.
Englewood’s Dearborn Street will feature original artwork …
Family celebrates St. Patrick’s day rescue with EMS
March 14, 2024
BY MELISSA CSANK
St. Patrick’s Day has a special significance for my family. Ten years ago, on that day, my family experienced a life-altering event at the Boca Grande Club. My father, heading …
Community Center roof repair gets authentic Spanish barrel tiles
March 7, 2024
When the Boca Grande Community Center gets its new roof this spring, it will have something in common with the c. 951 Sobrado Abbey in Galacia, Spain, and many other historic sites across the U.S….
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair is Saturday
March 7, 2024
Get on board! The Boca Grande Woman’s Club annual Spring Fair is tomorrow, Saturday, March 9.
The festive Boca Grande-themed parade, followed by all of the merriment and cheer of a traditional …
Placida Road apartment project appears stalled
March 7, 2024
A proposed apartment building set to be located behind Cape Haze Plaza, appears to be stalled as a development.
In 2022 before Hurricane Ian, a 108-unit multi-family housing project was in the…