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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…
Farmer’s Market returns Friday
November 20, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
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…
GIBA holds quarterly construction update and revenue report
November 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority reported that cash tolls were up two percent and pass sales were up three percent for the 2025 fiscal year, ending Sept. 30, 2025.
At the quarterly board me…
Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa.
“For any of us who have been in Florida for any amount of time, we know all…
Alison Brown brings ‘Sun and Water’ and bluegrass warmth to Crowninshield
November 13, 2025
Musician and entrepreneur here
Grammy-winning banjoist, composer and label founder Alison Brown returns to the stage next Friday, Nov. 21, with two performances at the Crowninshield Community Hou…
Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans
November 13, 2025
Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
Humane Society seeks support for pets during SNAP shortage
November 6, 2025
As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave many strugglin…
Coral Creek hosts PGA golf program to support vets, active duty
November 6, 2025
Coral Creek Club recently hosted the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) Placida program, a six-week golf instruction series designed to introduce veterans and active-duty service members to…