After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room. Newly released documents from Lee County show details of…
Useppa assists in boat resembling beached whale
Area fire and EMS had a busy afternoon last Saturday, June 22, with calls of an overturned boat in the pass and a prop strike.
The Boca Gr…
Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandparents. It seems to me the younger we are exposed to the outdoors the deeper it imprints. My first memories are about fishing. About…
Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores will begin a one-year term as president of the Florida Association of County Managers on Thursday. Flores was elected by fellow members of the FACM board…
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on coastal birds — especially for nesting species. After each fireworks explosion, birds pani…
A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events:
Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July 4…
Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandparents. It seems to me the younger we are exposed to the outdoors the deeper it imprints. My first memories are about fishing. About…
Editor’s Note 5/13/2025: As of that date, all access points are open except for the south area of the state park. There is still recovery from hurricane damage across the island.
Some public bea…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The rain and wind the past few weeks have limited the tarpon fishing, but it’s looking like the weather is going to settle down and we will be able to get back out in th…
