News
Check fraud case
September 18, 2026
On Wednesday, Sept. 2. Lee County Lt. Mike Sawicki responded to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Boca Grande on a fraud complaint.
Upon arrival, Sawicki met with the caller, who identified herself…
Lee Commissioners renew flood and storm monitoring
September 18, 2026
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Sept. 15 to continue an agreement that allows the collection of critical data for water resources modeling and assessment of flood conditions…
Charlotte County government meetings ahead
September 18, 2026
Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, 9 a.m. – County Commission Pre-Agenda, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room B106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, 3 p.m. – Env…
Frontal removal on Park Avenue
September 18, 2026
Work began this week at the old Wini Smart studio, now owned by Project Fishery LLC. Top, before the front was taken off. Right, the facade to be rebuilt.
Photos by Garland
Fire Control District approves increase
September 18, 2026
The Boca Grande Fire Control District Board of Commissioners approved its proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a public hearing and regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept…
Restoration work at old depot
September 18, 2026
Work continued this week on the balcony at the old Seaboard station, above Key Lime Bistro.
Photo by Garland
5th Street access won’t reopen until late 2027
September 18, 2026
A project to reopen the 5th Street beach access ramp went to public bid, with the aim of reopening the steps in the fall 2027. The reconstruction is expected to be funded by FEMA reimbursements…
Dengue Fever back in Florida, this time blame travel
September 18, 2026
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
“A mosquito h…
Coastal Cleanup set for Saturday morning at Range Light
September 18, 2026
There will be an island-wide event on Saturday, Sept. 19 for International Coastal Clean-Up Day, a global initiative dedicated to protecting oceans and coastlines.
The event is put on through the…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amendment 3
September 18, 2026
Upcoming Homestead Exemption
Amendment 3, which will be on the November general election ballot, would give Florida homeowners a much larger homestead exemption. To pass, it would require 60 perc…










