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Giving Challenge returns April 15-16; Local nonprofits to participate
April 9, 2026
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host its 10th annual Giving Challenge from noon April 15 to noon April 16, 2026. The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online fundraiser supporting nonpr…
Rain front soaked Gasparilla Island Tuesday
April 9, 2026
The fast-in, fast-out Tuesday morning rain gave all near a picture window a show as it moved through. It brought cooler weather this week, and washed out pollen and dust. This weekend is expected to…
Quick rain makes giant mess across island
April 9, 2026
Above, High water on Gulf Boulevard and a stuck Dodge minivan. Photo by Jay Iacoma
A quick rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7 dumped rain and flooded streets on Gasparilla Island.
Across the coast…
Two medflights and a busy week with EMS calls
April 9, 2026
Golf cart dangers abound
Above, two Lee visits to the Damficare helicopter pad this week have kept emergency crews busy during Easter week. Photo by Sue Shaffer
On Wednesday evening, April 8 t…
EASTER WEEKEND: Walking of the Cross, Egg Hunt & The Beatles
April 9, 2026
Easter weekend began with Stations of the Cross on Park Avenue, and followed with an Easter Egg hunt at the Community Center. Saturday afternoon, there was a return of John, Paul, George and Ringo w…
Charlotte County regular meeting April 14
April 9, 2026
Celebrating 250th birthday
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (CCBCC) is scheduled for a Regular Meeting on April 14, 2026. One item included on the Regular agenda is discussion a…
Kids Needs visit to Methodist Pancake Breakfast
April 9, 2026
School administrators from Charlotte County who help with Kids Needs visited Lighthouse Methodist Church annual pancake breakfast last Thursday. Lighthouse Methodist Church is a donor of Kids Needs…
The Great Seashell Hunt
April 9, 2026
Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This group participated an…
Lighthouse Day
April 9, 2026
Florida Lighthouse Day was celebrated last Saturday. The volunteers at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum were busy at work. Shown at top, Wendy Hogan & Judy Morgan showing off their u…
Lee Commission
April 9, 2026
Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane appointed Bruce Kenan to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at the Tuesday, April 7 Lee County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting.
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