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Young Life group supports local youth, helps them give back through faith
December 29, 2023
Englewood Young Life is celebrating one year as their own independent area! As of October 1, 2022, Englewood is more localized with its own area director, part time admin, board, and volunteers. Thi…
Carriers now live on Boca Grande cell tower
December 29, 2023
Verizon and T-Mobile are both sending signals from their new cell tower in Boca Grande. That according to a message from the site development team at Vertical Bridge, the Boca Raton-based operator o…
New bill safeguards against fraudulent deeds
December 29, 2023
On Jan. 1, 2024, new statewide requirements go into effect when recording property deeds, which make it more difficult for persons to file fraudulent deeds.
Currently, deeds require two witness s…
Riverwood Golf Club attracts players of all abilities
December 22, 2023
By Scott Cotherman
Situated thirteen miles from the Boca Grande Causeway, a mere 17 minutes by car, Riverwood Golf Club offers a wonderful experience for visitors and vacationers coming to the Ca…
Englewood Chamber celebrates at Thoroughbred Golf Carts
December 22, 2023
Englewood Chamber Christmas Fun After Five was Thursday night Dec. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Carts.
Top Row: Maria Cummings; Madison Lutz, Jenni Aseere, Dana Lutz, Keith Sheridan, Meghan Becker, N…
Awning reinstalled at The Depot in Boca Grande
December 22, 2023
Last week, crews replaced the awnings on the Railroad Depot building.
They match the ones before Hurricane Ian.
The building dates from 1910, and is the former Charlotte Harbor and Northern R…
Charlotte County surveys locals on bridgeless island access
December 22, 2023
Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance is conducting a feasibility study for accessibility to and from the bridge-less barrier islands on the coast, including Palm Island, Little…
Profile: Karen Irvine, artist and teacher of sailors valentines
December 22, 2023
Come February, valentines will be on many people’s minds. For Karen Irvine, a certain type of valentine is on her mind almost all the time. She is an artist who specializes in “sailors’ valentin…
Christmas services this week in Boca Grande
December 22, 2023
This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. That means a slightly different timing for services on Gasparilla Island.
For Lighthouse United Methodist Church, all services will be on Sunday, the 2…
Opinion: Cape Haze Publix is math education for Island School students
December 22, 2023
From Betsy F. Joiner:
I had the most delightful experience a few Wednesday nights ago at Cape Haze Publix.
I went in to do my shopping and when I walked inside I saw the happy faces of T…