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January 29, 2026
Charlotte County has scheduled for public hearing the project by Hutton MF Cape Haze, LLC for a 135 unit apartment building behind the Cape Haze Ace on Monday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. The applicant s…

January 29, 2026
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes a Fiscal Year 26 First Quarter Expenditure Report, as well as a contract for Bur…

January 29, 2026
For a full list of events, check Ballyhoo on page 7. Friday, Jan. 30 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou  • Sound Bath Experience, Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga • Gasparilla Island Tennis Class…

January 29, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division. Jane Shanley and John Medgyesy took home the championship glasses with Wal…

January 29, 2026
There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The play…

January 29, 2026
Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent milesto…

January 29, 2026
The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair. Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, said that their Department of Transportation is repairing approximately 72-fee…

January 29, 2026
This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line…

January 29, 2026
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagr…

January 29, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., following a two-month closure for a major rehabilitation…