News
Island Health: Are you lonely? If so, you’re not alone.
September 6, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
Loneliness is more common than you might think and touches many lives. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, America is facing an “epidemic of lonel…
        
        
        
                
                
                        EcoWatch: Are wind turbines a threat to wildlife?
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
“The lessons here are that wind power is not environmentally friendly, it is not cost-effective, and even if it were, its intermittent, weather-dependent generation isn’t particularly practical. It’…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Bella Vida open for breakfast and lunch
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
Bella Vida is serving up smoothies, avocado toast, breakfast and lunch. Gianne is enjoying a salted caramel latte and Iris is holding a BocaBeet smoothie. 480 E. Rail- road Ave., Ste 3. 
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                        Englewood Chamber parade marshals announced
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announces the Pioneer Parade Grand Marshals for 2024. Pictured are Doug Izzo, Chamber of Commerce, Gloria Rogonki and Gwen Grace representing The Rotonda West Woman…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Pace slows, no new crawls in 2024 season: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY 
With no new crawls this past week, it is almost certain that we have seen the end of the nesting phase of the 2024 season. After a certain number of consecutive d…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Lee County holds budget meetings in September
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. The two public hearings will be livestreamed and available…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Health Clinic parking Hearing Examiner case moved to Nov. 22
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
This Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Boca Grande Health Clinic appeared in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner to discuss parking requirements for their new building project. There was no ruling; the cou…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Cherre Hobbs honored for service to community and Postal Service
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
FROM A PRESS RELEASE
As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Cherre Hobbs, a dedicated retail associate, who has faithfully served…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Full steam ahead: Placida Bunkhouse restoration recommended
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
Restoration plans and estimated costs for the Placida Bunkhouse were released from the consultant at the beginning of this week. Included are drawings of what the restoration will look like as well…
        
        
        
                
                
                        Boca Bay hosts Fire Department, Fish & Wildlife for water safety training this week
August 29, 2024
        
    
        
        
                
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities. 
Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug. 28, me…
        
        
        
                
                
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
