The Englewood community has announced that Linda Stevens will be the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Pioneer Days Parade, honoring her decades of dedication to Englewood, local traditions, charitable caus…
So many factors in nature
Above, the “washback” covered in algae that was transported to Mote
As September begins, we near the end of sea turtle nesting season. For several weeks now, there…
Bishop Emilio Biosca Aguero visited Our Lady of Mercy on Aug. 27. He is pictured here with co-celebrants Rev. Anthony R. Hewitt, far left, and the Rev. Jerome Carosella. Fr. Hewitt is the current pa…
At Tuesday’s regular Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the last reappointment was made for the upcoming cycle of term expirations for the Boca Grande Parking Committee.
During the…
Bill Larson, a longtime deacon and worship leader at First Baptist Church, will soon be heading back to Kansas to be closer to family.
After decades of service, he is appreciative of his time her…
An update to The Lee Plan, which directs land use and development across the county, would eliminate the stand-alone community plans for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island, along with other local com…
Construction activity is progressing with major equipment now mobilized on site for the rebuilding of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, including a large crane. Crews are continuing preparations for demoli…
BY BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This installment is the last of a six-week series on local wildlife provided by the Barrier Island Parks Society. These articles aim to foster comm…
New at the Boca Grande Fire Department
A 35-year-old former Marine, Dylan Mitchell is beginning a new chapter with the Boca Grande Fire Department after eight years in Sarasota County’s fire serv…
