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County staffers ask denial of 10th Street historic demolition
December 4, 2025
Preservation Board to review destruction of 1926 houses from Florida boom time
The Boca Grande Preservation Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of a house at 100…
Boating Santa
December 4, 2025
The Boca Grande Yacht Club Boat Parade was this week. See more pictures here.
Photos by Matt
Christmas photo time
December 4, 2025
Stylists from Kara Rae Hair Studio in Grove City were out on the island on Park Avenue Monday evening to shoot a Christmas staff photo. From left, Kara Babb, Jeanan Nukta, Alyssa Antullo and Kristin…
Amanda Cochran files to run again for Lee District 5 seat
December 4, 2025
Editor’s note: Amanda Cochran, who ran previously for the seat of the late Mike Greenwell, has announced that she will run again. Lee County District 5 covers rural areas including Alva, where Cochr…
Parking pass information released by Lee County
December 4, 2025
The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts t…
County details cost of signage on island
December 4, 2025
Lee County has incurred a $11,900 cost for the total sign production for Boca Grande from the vendor Aramsco of Clearwater. The posts were actually from Lee County stock; that total cost was an addi…
Lee-Charlotte to meet over parking access after New Year
December 4, 2025
A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda.
The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlo…
Tips on using Christmas lights safely this holiday season
December 4, 2025
BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Christmas lights, while festive and beautiful, can present significant fire hazards if not used properly.
Faulty wiring, frayed cords or broken bulbs can spark and…
Three named to new parking committee
December 4, 2025
Administrative code approved; restaurant owner tells of drop in revenue
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the administrative code for Boca Grande parking permits at its T…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Margie Rogers
December 4, 2025
From television tech to Lighthouse talks
When Margie Rogers settled into life on Cape Haze, she did so with the same practical optimism that has carried her through several careers, three states…