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County fertilizer bans
June 6, 2024
Lee County Government is reminding homeowners and professional landscapers to stop fertilizing from June 1 to Sept. 30. During this time of year when Southwest Florida sees the most rain, improper a…
Lee Commissioners approve Bonita Beach renourishment with $4 million from state
June 6, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 4 voted to approve an amendment to an agreement with the City of Bonita Springs to expand the scope of Bonita Beach nourishment efforts south t…
Coral Creek raises $15,000 for local scholarships
June 6, 2024
The Coral Creek Club once again partnered with the Folds of Honor to help raise funds for scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled veterans. This year they raised just over $15,000…
Lee County updates on flood insurance discounts
June 6, 2024
On Monday, June 3, Lee County submitted all requested documentation to FEMA demonstrating compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program after Hurricane Ian, including the Lee County’s Floodpl…
Kids Classic tarpon June 8, focus on conservation
June 6, 2024
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament is this Saturday, June 8, organized by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community…
Letters: The Island is fragile
June 6, 2024
To the Editor:
The State of Florida recognized the environmental sensitivity of our island by establishing it as a State Conservation District in the Gasparilla Island Conservation District…
Briefly: Lee County wins state money for bike trail
June 6, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to use state funding to design a 12-foot wide, mixed-use trail from the Big…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Boca Bay’s new community manager, Emma Doras
June 6, 2024
Emma Doras has only been at the Boca Bay Associations for about three weeks, but she brings good experience and a love for Boca Grande with her as the new community association manager and general m…
Column: Sharks are killing machines, need modified management
June 6, 2024
BY VAN HUBBARD
Fishery management, especially when it comes to sharks, is a problem we need to deal with.
Sharks are perfected killing machines. They have developed and survived over hundreds…
The issue of parking raised, yet again
June 6, 2024
The issue of parking in Boca Grande came up, yet again. Like so many issues that involve the island, it came up after most of the seasonal regulars had left, and cannot be heard.
A quick recap. T…