Above, the July/August Gasparilla Magazine cover image captured by H Wetzel in Key West in 2023.
The new Gasparilla Magazine is out for July/August 2026.
Inside are a bevy of stories in one o…
Irrigation demand on the Gasparilla Island Water Association is exceeding its ability to get water onto the island; if they see no reduction, there could be a loss of water to the entire island…
A houseboat caught fire last Friday, June 26, just off Little Gasparilla Island. Charlotte Fire & EMS Marine 1 extinguished the flames.
Photo by Chuck Heyl
The Boca Grande Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade is set for Saturday morning. The event is an annual July 4th tradition on the island. There are no entry fees, and you just need to line up around 8:3…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will consider two items at its upcoming meeting next week on July 8, including raising the parsonage on the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande campus to…
As the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center construction continues, Lee County plans to move on-island offices for both the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation back into the building.
“T…
As the 2026 election season approaches, Gasparilla Island residents will have several local races on their ballots, including three seats on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
There ar…
On Sunday, a two-year-old almost drowned near the Range Light. The call came in at 12:41 p.m. on June 28.
“We had another near drowning,” said C.W. Blosser, Boca Grande Fire Department chief. The…
Fugate’s has a wide selection of America250 items and Madison Weber will be happy to help you out with shirts, travel mugs, hats and many more items.
Photo by Bonnie
Boca Blooms crew with their golf cart all ready for the parade on Saturday. Shown from left: Inga Egilsson, Jennifer Gulli, Tina St. Onge and Terese Iammarino. They still have lots of decorations fo…
