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Englewood Helping Hand’s Blue Barrels
January 8, 2026
Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency serving residents of the Englewood area who are food deprived. Donations…
Pine Island Redfish
January 8, 2026
Megan Sorby, Biologist, will be discussing “The Role of Regenerative Farming in Seafood and Sustainable Growth: A Case Study in Pine Island Redfish” on Monday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at…
Lineup for the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival
January 8, 2026
Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper in…
Take on stock trading
January 8, 2026
This week, DeSantis announced a new legislative proposal aimed at curbing Congressional insider trading. The Governor also voiced support for Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s (R-Fla.) legislation to stop co…
Redistricting in special session ahead after proclamation
January 8, 2026
OJan. 7, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation announcing the call for a special Session of the Florida Legislature to address the topic of Congressional redistricting.
“Every Florida resident…
Boca Grande parking on Charlotte agenda Jan. 13
January 8, 2026
Placida property also considered citations
Charlotte County has included another agenda item related to Boca Grande parking for the regular meeting, to be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at t…
Golf ball may have played through & ‘sliced’ sludge pipe
January 8, 2026
Unexpected water hazard or freeze-out
It may have been a stray golf ball that hit a sewer pipe designed for drying sludge that caused a small spill at the water plant on New Year’s Eve.
“It’s…
Preservation Board to exercise review of Gasparilla Inn spa expansion
January 8, 2026
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board has received an application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the construction of a two-story spa building and an outdoor lap pool at…
Apartment block planned behind Cape Haze Ace, Apulia
January 8, 2026
A new nine-acre apartment development behind the Ace and Apulia, and adjacent to Cape Haze Resort, was to go in front of Charlotte County’s Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, but it has been defer…
Useppa Club reopens; Collier Inn restoration in works
January 8, 2026
Resort operations on Useppa Island opened just before the new year, after Useppa Island Partners LLC purchased the club last September.
“In 3.5 months a huge amount has been achieved,” said Simon…