The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Onofr…
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
A tropical low weather system moved over us this week bringing some much needed rain in abundance, but it has also put a damper on our tarpon fishing for a few days.
When…
“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family.”
Reed Markham, professor, and author of Communication at Dayton State C…
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
A stroll down the beaches from around 19th Street south to the parking lot by the state park will reveal some brightly colored stakes being used to protect incubat…
By ANDREW COLBURN, RTC BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and ensure you’re in top shape for the next season. Whether you’re a seasoned…
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a hurricane training session for island organization leaders on Thursday, June 13. Leaders from the Health Clinic, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, The Is…
Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement from the last month were dominated by unpermitted beach stairs and sea turtle lighting violations. From May 14 to June 13, there were 21 “dune…
On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements…
Charlotte County has received a preliminary report on the fate of the Placida Bunkhouse, a 1907 cottage used to house the railroad workers of the Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad.
“It was…
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, GASPARILLA MARITIME MUSEUM PRESIDENT
Ladies get ready to “Howl at The Moon” on Saturday, June 15 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The tournament weekend begins with registration and c…
