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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…
Weekly building permits, real estate
July 11, 2025
Building permits for Gasparilla Island in Lee and Charlotte Counties, plus weekly real estate sales data from the Englewood Realtors.
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Peek at the new counters at Boca Grande Post Office
July 11, 2025
While we don’t have any official word on the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, last week we did catch a glimpse of the interior layout through a hole in the window coverings.
New counters…
Baby Publix in Placida goes bluish over beige
July 11, 2025
There are subtle changes this week. The so-called ‘Baby’ Publix in Placida got a new paint color.
The old beige is disappearing in favor of a bluish gray.
Guide questions effect of possible Gasparilla parking ordinance
July 11, 2025
A new parking ordinance restricting off island visits will challenge day fishing and guides here on the island, particularly with a two-hour limit downtown and new restrictions across the island…
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…
California’s Surfrider Foundation urges Lee County to ‘prioritize public parking solutions’ in Boca Grande
July 10, 2025
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee Count…
Chamber releases survey of off-island visitors
July 10, 2025
A Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce survey on visitors to Gasparilla Island is still gathering submissions. It now has over 2,200 responses and almost 900 written comments and ideas.
“We wanted to…
Beach parking petition now has over 3,000 respondents
July 10, 2025
A petition survey by a local schoolteacher and longtime island resident to keep beach parking access open has grown to over 3,000 signatures in just over a week.
“Truthfully, I didn’t want to hin…
Preservation Board approves mid-century modern update, fencing projects
July 10, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation 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 Bill Cal…