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BREAKING NEWS FROM GIWA:

August 30, 2023
“Gasparilla Island Water Association would like to inform all customers that they may experience slower flushing toilets and showers during Hurricane Idalia storm. With the higher tides and rain f…

Advancements at the Dog Park

August 24, 2023
There have been some changes to the dog park as of late, as a new gazebo on one side of the park has been constructed. Lee County representatives have said that while construction material delays …

No pets in Publix? More stores are in agreement

August 24, 2023
A recent decision by Publix Supermarket’s corporate office to enforce their policy regarding their customers’ ability to bring pets into their stores has created quite a stir in many animal-loving…

RESTORING CELL COVERAGE … HERE’S THE LATEST

August 24, 2023
While the Atlantic is kicking up, action at the Bakery Building has slowed down this week. A new demolition crew will begin work on Monday, headed up by Kevin Kelley, and the Lee County Attorney’s…

Environmental and manmade problems plaguing local seagrass leave manatees and other aquatic wildlife in dire straits

August 24, 2023
After a massive hurricane and a year of drought, the status of seagrass in Charlotte Harbor could perhaps be characterized by experts as “not better, in fact marginally worse.”  “We have lost m…

Heather Gilligan, on tour in Florida, finds stranded manatee in island waters

August 24, 2023
A beached manatee, later found to be safe, was the highlight of a Boca Grande visit for Columbus, Ohio resident Heather Gilligan on Wednesday, Aug. 9. “This morning my original plan of going to…

Coastal Living ‘discovers’ a secret island called Gasparilla. Who knew?

August 24, 2023
The magazine Coastal Living has “discovered” a new secret island, Gasparilla. The new fall edition of the magazine put Gasparilla on its front cover with the caption “Florida’s Secret Island. T…

Feds help island with north end iguanas

August 24, 2023
If you’ve been seeing a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) truck out on the Boca Grande Causeway lately, it’s because it’s prime season for iguana hunting. While the Lee County port…

July real estate stats slightly lag behind state, but cash deals dominate

August 24, 2023
As cash deals continue, the Lee and Charlotte County regions slightly lag the rest of the state in July real estate statistics, according to information released this week from the Florida Board o…

Rotary Club youth campground renovated after Ian

August 24, 2023
There is a hidden gem in Sarasota County that is shining a bit brighter this week. This gem is the Rotary Club of Englewood’s Youth Foundation Campground, on S. Moon Drive in Venice. The campgroun…