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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

June 4, 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…

June 3, 2024
The South Gulf Cove lock is scheduled to be open during high tide Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7. This is required to raise water within the South Gulf Cove Waterway system to normal levels a…

June 2, 2024
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a child and seven adults, Saturday June 1, after their 28-foot boat capsized 36 miles west of Boca Grande.   No injuries were reported. …