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Methodist Church invites children to Pirates and Princesses Ball on Saturday, April 26
April 17, 2025
From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, the Lighthouse United Methodist Church Family Ministries will be holding a Pirates and Princesses Ball in the Fellowship Hall for children ages one to 10. …
Town Park restoration begins Easter Monday
April 17, 2025
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) will start restoring the Town Park between 3rd and 5th Streets, beginning on Monday. Stormwater intrusion from…
Parking code change allows Health Clinic to move forward
April 17, 2025
After an April 15 code amendment for parking requirements for historic districts, Boca Grande Health Clinic will be able to break ground on their new Annex project in May.
“The good news is that…
Southwest Florida Honor Flight: A veteran’s perspective here
April 17, 2025
BY AMANDA MOCANU, SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (E-8), USAF, RET
On April 8, 2025, my husband Brandon and I were among over 100 southwest Florida veterans blessed to fly on Southwest Florida Honor Fligh…
Commissioners reflect on visit
April 17, 2025
Two commissioners from Lee County were in Boca Grande last week, not only to attend the groundbreaking of The Island School and Boca Grande Community Center renovation, but to learn about the island…
Joint Charlotte-Lee Commissioners hear beach access concern
April 17, 2025
A number of Charlotte and Lee citizens and businesses came out to the joint meeting of the Charlotte and Lee County Commissioners in Punta Gorda to talk about the issue of Boca Grande and access to…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier still closed, needs FEMA help
April 17, 2025
There is no timeline for the reopening of the Boca Grande or Placida Fishing Piers which were damaged during hurricane season; however, Charlotte County Parks and Recreation has begun the design pro…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A joint meeting of Lee and Charlotte County Commissioners
April 17, 2025
Boca Grande residents and officials came out to attend and speak at a joint meeting of Charlotte and Lee counties held in Punta Gorda. “I think this is something we need to do more often,” said Char…
OPINION: VAN HUBBARD
April 17, 2025
Easter. Plus, we do not have a rewind if you want that photo
Easter is our most significant religious holiday. It’s also a time many of our winter visitors head home. Spring’s fishing blossoms wi…
EcoWatch: Hallelujahs and OMGs
April 17, 2025
“Christianity, we must treat nature with the same awe and wonder that we reserve for human beings. And we do not need this insight in order to believe in God or to prove his existence. We need to br…