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G.I.F.T. Donates to Historical Society
December 11, 2025
Proceeds from the 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament, or G.I.F.T., were presented to the Boca Grande Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Pictured here, a $5,000 donation to the…
The GICIA marks 40-year Bike Path anniversary
December 11, 2025
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association proudly marked the 40th anniversary of its Bike Path with a small…
Charlotte seeks events
December 11, 2025
The Charlotte County Tourist Development Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Event Development Program. The application is available online at pureflorida.com. Applicants must give a brie…
Christmas tree cherry picker
December 11, 2025
At The Gasparilla Inn & Club, the Christmas tree decorations were going up on Tuesday evening, both inside and outside. At the lawn, crews were decorating the tree just like at home, with one pe…
Long lines for parking passes
December 11, 2025
There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee Count…
Goodbye old ‘Florida boom’ compound
December 11, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St.
Attending for the committee were Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy, Bec…
Arrest after patron causes disturbance
December 11, 2025
A man was arrested for disorderly intoxication in a public place at the Pink Elephant last Saturday evening, Dec. 6.
Around 5:30 p.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office r…
“Santa, I would like …”
December 11, 2025
Santa arrived on Gasparilla Island for a short visit Saturday night as part of the annual Christmas Walk. Afterwards he was off on his way. More photos here.
Photo by Caroline
Grace Haly recovering after accident in Switzerland
December 11, 2025
Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in October.
“We are struggling with this new normal,” said Dr. Emily Haly, who…
Unpermitted landscaping letters go out
December 11, 2025
‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways
Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items…