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2023 Saturday Halloween Costume Contest is Back
October 12, 2023
Lee County announced on Wednesday that Boca Grande will have two options for those eager to celebrate the season. The previously announced “Fall Festival” will still be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on…
Farmers’ Market Returns to Boca Grande Dec. 15, 2023
October 12, 2023
The debris is gone from Wheeler Road, and on December 15 the Boca Grande Farmers Market will be returning to its traditional place.
“YES, we will be back!” said Betsy Ventura, one of the …
Tower Landing and Octopus Tree Reviewed by Preservation Board
October 12, 2023
There was little controversy at the October 11, 2023 meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, and the agenda was light, considering they haven’t met since July. The items listed wer…
The tower’s up! Now what?
October 5, 2023
It’s gunmetal gray. It’s monolithic. It even has a handsome blinking red light. The problem is, there are no carriers attached to our new cell phone tower.
When will the equipment be delivered …
The Inn has opened … but where has our Picnic Basket gone?
October 5, 2023
The Picnic Basket is gone. It was not taken by a wayward bear named Yogi, but instead has disappeared because of a complaint to Lee County by a Boca Grande resident.
The basis of the complaint…
County permanently changes Turkey Hoop Shoot, ‘Fall Festival’ to Thursdays
October 5, 2023
If you thought like we did that last year’s Halloween Carnival and Turkey Hoop Shoot were changed to Thursdays because of Hurricane Ian issues, you were incorrect. Lee County Parks & Recreatio…
The 75th for The Temp, on the 76th, this weekend
October 5, 2023
Homer Addison would be proud of the shindig planned for Saturday, Oct. 7, as The Temptation will hold a street party to celebrate their 75th anniversary … on their 76th anniversary.
Not only …
Wayne’s last ride with the Boca Grande Fire Department
October 5, 2023
There are always those guys who fly under the radar whenever possible and, quite often, they are the true heroes. Firefighter Wayne Griffith flew so low under the radar, it’s hard to find people w…
BGHPB to vote on Tower Landing, discuss Octopus Tree
October 5, 2023
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s Club Room of the Boca Grande Community Center to discuss issuing a Special Certific…
The latest vaccination news: flu, COVID-19 and RSV
October 5, 2023
Fall has arrived and marks the start of a new season as many residents begin their return to Boca Grande. Our small island population again expands, restaurants reopen to welcome everyone back, an…