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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Six generations in Boca Grande, Caro Onofrio
June 13, 2024
Usually, getting sick or injured is a pain – in more ways than one. In Boca Grande, though, it is made less so because of the people who work at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. One of those people wh…
It really was a ‘howling time’ at the Howl at the Moon
June 7, 2024
■ BY BETSY JOINER
Saturday night the winds were “Howling” out of the east for the ‘Howl At The Moon’ Tarpon Tournament. Despite the wind and choppy waters 35 tarpon were released in three hours o…
SW Florida Fishing: June starting out hot on the water
June 7, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The tarpon fishing has been great throughout May and into June. There have been lots of fish being caught in Boca Grande Pass on live bait.
There have also been quite…
EcoWatch: The plight of the oceans is a cause for alarm
June 7, 2024
“The ocean is the lifeblood of our world. If we were to lose our fish that we appreciate so much by overfishing, or if were to lose some of our favorite beaches to over-building and pollution, then…
Gasparilla Inn Letter: Keep Boca Grande as ‘welcoming town’ in all parking discussions
June 7, 2024
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN
Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General Ma…
Lee Commissioners add last minute discussion of parking changes onto agenda
June 7, 2024
The news that parking in Boca Grande would be an agenda item at the Tuesday, June 4 Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting was a surprise to many in Boca Grande, including those opposed an…
Major parking rule changes discussed at Tuesday Lee meeting
June 7, 2024
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with County staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Gasp…
Sea Turtle Association offers nest adoption to promote protection
June 6, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
For a limited time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is offering a unique way to mark a special occasion while also helping local sea turtles nesting on Gasp…
Family Movie Night at Gulf Cove Methodist
June 6, 2024
Gulf Cove United Methodist Church invites you and your family to a free showing of “Popular Theory.”
It will be shown on Friday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., inside the church.
Bring your own snacks…
Lee County authorizes burn ban after drought
June 6, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Sout…