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Health & Wellness


January 16, 2025
The Lee County Hearing Examiner is set at press-time to hear a zoning case regarding the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s new annex at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. The hearing, in Ft. Myers, is regardi…

January 2, 2025
It’s terrible when food is your enemy. Laura Witt is working to take the “bite” out of food that is meant to make us happy. Laura is a baker who makes exclusively gluten-free deliciousness. Lau…

January 2, 2025
The island had a large number of dead mullet up and down the beach over the New Year, the result of a possible red tide outbreak offshore. “This is an unfortunate persistent presence of Red Tid…

December 19, 2024
To the Editor: As we embrace this season, we are deeply grateful for the strength and generosity that define our island community. To our incredible clinic staff: After the storms, you showe…

December 12, 2024
Path to repair lives challenges many As the holidays arrive, Boca Grande finds itself in a season unlike any other. While the spirit of community endures, the effects of Hurricanes Helene and M…

December 5, 2024
A new statewide push by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo to discourage the fluoridation of Florida water will not affect residents of Boca Grande and Cape Haze, as the water here is not flu…

December 5, 2024
Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on November 25, marking the start of a promising new chapter for healthcare on the island. The decisio…

November 28, 2024
Experts are still watching red tide, but with winds, and cooler weather, the area may escape a bad season. The Calusa WaterKeepers have been seeing fluxtuating results for red tide amounts, sai…

November 14, 2024
Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatical…

November 7, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will resume full operations beginning Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A physician is on duty after hours on weekends and holidays by phone. Call 941-96…