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October 23, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $1,168,385 contract with HighSpans Engineering to design and permit San Carlos Maritime Park. This item was a continuation from a discussi…

October 23, 2025
The traffic signal located at the Sunseeker Resort on U.S. 41 will become operational 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 as a flashing yellow caution; the signal will be fully operational Thursday, Oct. 30. F…

October 23, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to replace the sheriff’s house at Wheeler Road, which was damaged by Hurricane Milto…

October 23, 2025
At the Tuesday meeting of the Charlotte County Commission, Englewood Fire has presented a budget item for a new fire and rescue boat. Charlotte Commission files

October 23, 2025
Thursday morning, a pontoon boat by South Beach was stranded on the beach. It has been reported. It does not appear damaged, however.                    Photo by Cheryl

October 23, 2025
A reduction of multi-family density on about nine acres in Rotonda Sands, south of Gasparilla Road, is on the agenda for Charlotte County this Tuesday, at their Oct. 28 meeting. The item would re…

October 23, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Before returning to a vacation home, inspect the property for potential fire hazards that may have developed during your absence, such as faulty electronics, pe…

October 23, 2025
Charlotte County commissioners voiced unanimous support for preserving the historic Placida Bunkhouse and ultimately returning it to Placida during their Sept. 16 workshop. Built in 1906 or 1907 by…

October 23, 2025
As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of th…

October 23, 2025
An engineering firm has applied for preliminary permitting for conversion and construction of Amory Chapel in the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island. The goal is to convert…