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Sea Grape bath construction
October 16, 2025
The bathrooms at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park have been marked off for the beginning of construction.
Photo by Cheryl
Charlotte rejects waterway cut-thru after resident opposition
October 16, 2025
Nearly an hour of public comment centered on the proposed Manchester Waterway Cut-Through Project during Tuesday’s Charlotte County Commission meeting. Residents voiced strong opposition, citing the…
Tennis and pickleball game plans for Wheeler Road
October 16, 2025
An aerial view of the Wheeler Road recreation area. The old tennis courts have been removed at left of the parking area. The traffic circle will be the site of pickleball. The parking area for t…
State Park now open at south end of island after renourishment
October 16, 2025
The Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island reopened early this week, including the public parking lot.
The park has been closed for renourishment since July. This particular…
Night paving for Causeway
October 9, 2025
Along with the daytime construction activities, the causeway armoring contractor will be performing nighttime paving operations the week of October 13, 2025.
To ensure the safety of the crew, dri…
San Carlos shrimp & maritime dock peels forward
October 9, 2025
Above, shrimp boats in a historic photo at the Florida State Library and Archives. The Capt. Shea and R.R. Rice are pictured in this undated promotional image. Florida Memory project
Lee County…
New Mote Science Education Aquarium open
October 9, 2025
The brand-new Mote Science Education Aquarium opened to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at University Town Center in Sarasota.
In addition to the Workforce Development and STEM Teaching labs…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2025
Part II of a stormy fall, 2024
This time last year, the island was just beginning to get back to normal business following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Mud was being cleared out an…
Flu shot season
October 2, 2025
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is helping the community prepare for flu season by offering flu vaccinations throughout October and November. Shots are available for all registered Clinic patients as…
Lee County opens up official portal for island Parking Committee
October 2, 2025
Lee County has opened up the official portal to apply for the Boca Grande Parking Committee. The committee was announced Aug. 5, and applications were expanded to a wider audience in September. The…