News
Cell tower plans are looking to be on track
July 6, 2023
Progress is being made on the island’s new permanent cellphone tower, as communication has been flowing with Vertical Bridge – the tower company – and contact has even been made with the individua…
ECOWATCH: The wellbeing of the oceans needs sea turtles
July 6, 2023
“Sea turtles play a vital role in nurturing the health of the oceans and have done so for 100 million years. As keystone species, sea turtles are critical for flourishing marine webs. Loggerheads,…
The Florida insurance deadfall: Factors working against homeowners and buyers make it easy to see that reform is needed
June 29, 2023
These are tricky waters to navigate, and you will often feel like you’re the only one on your side. Quite often, that is the case.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––…
Malaria cases put local mosquito control districts on alert
June 29, 2023
Southwest Florida made national news this week as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported four cases of locally acquired malaria in Sarasota County.
“We need to keep our e…
‘The Gateway Project’ to Gasparilla Island discussed by the Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund
June 29, 2023
Upon taking that first journey onto the island on the heels of Hurricane Ian, there are sights that were seen that many will never forget. The tall pines down across the Boca Grande Causeway after…
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Here’s what’s goin’ on …
June 29, 2023
If anyone thinks that Boca Grande won’t be celebrating Independence Day just because we don’t have an official fireworks display, they would be wrong.
Not only do our residents set up some amaz…