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Charlotte County commission addresses parking issue
July 24, 2025
Charlotte County commissioners agreed to reach out to Lee County to express their concerns after a Charlotte business owner addressed the board on Tuesday, July 22 on the effect of tourism revenue i…
Ask a Doc: Caution, antibiotics cure for worrisome ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria
July 24, 2025
Our beaches are part of what makes life in Boca Grande so special. Whether you’re walking the shoreline, collecting shells or enjoying a dip in the Gulf, being close to the water is part of the rhyt…
Petition exceeds 9,000 for beach parking
July 24, 2025
With only two weeks until the Lee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed Boca Grande parking ordinance, a community-organized petition to “Keep Boca Grande Open” is neari…
Barrier Island Parks sets date of Light Keeper’s Open tournament
July 17, 2025
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the o…
New AI skin cancer detection device used at Boca Grande Health Clinic
July 17, 2025
Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device cal…
The Island School, Ainger score ‘A’ on state tests
July 17, 2025
Schools of excellence
The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking.
“I’m proud to share that The Island School has once…
New Silver King at the Fire Department
July 17, 2025
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it.
The new Silver King will join t…
Hardening history for future storms: How much to raise
July 11, 2025
At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Pete…
Mid-Century Modern house updates approved by Preservation Board
July 11, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bi…
First Baptist progresses with interior, garden renovations
July 11, 2025
Storm restoration work continues at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande, which was flooded during the fall hurricanes. Construction crews this week were working inside, clearing where the floor was…