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October 21, 2022
FIVE YEARS AGO Lee County officials announced when landscaping waste would be picked up from Hurricane Irma. Land’s End and The Community of Boca Grande donated more than $14,000 to area childr…

Hang tag program extended until October 29

October 21, 2022
The hang tag program we have now has been extended until October 29, as officials feel it is still unsafe for the general public to come onto the island. The program was supposed to have ended…

Information regarding hurricane debris removal

October 21, 2022
Charlotte County Public Works contractors are out in force removing vegetative storm debris. It is the home and business owner’s responsibility to bring the debris to the curb and to properly sepa…

‘This may be our slice of paradise, but putting it back together will be no piece of cake’

October 21, 2022
LGI comes together to confront one of the worst storms in their history Sometimes, one innocuous post on Facebook can change a day for the better. The caption on a photo of a photograph of a la…

A message from The Gasparilla Inn & Club

October 20, 2022
Submitted by Jon Reecher, General Manager of The Inn On behalf of everyone in The Gasparilla Inn community, I want to thank you all for your support and thoughts as we work through the damage t…

Woman’s Club Hurricane Ian Relief Fund 

October 20, 2022
Accepting applications from those in need with Gasparilla Island ties Submitted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has established the Hurricane Ian Recovery Fund (…

Boca Grande Disaster Fund created to help businesses, nonprofits and churches

October 20, 2022
Money isn’t everything, but it is something. It is something that can help bring peace of mind to people who have lost so much, as well as help them recover after the devastation of Hurricane Ian….

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Amory Chapel, Cayo Costa will need a good bit of time to recuperate from Hurricane Ian

October 20, 2022
There is bad news and good news at the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) regarding damages from Hurricane Ian.  Initial assessments have been completed on the BIPS properties, and there …

Yes, we will have a precinct to vote at on November 8

October 20, 2022
If you heard through the grapevine that our voting precinct would be closed for the general election in November, that is not true. Voting will be held as it always is, but in a new location – The…

Mold and your home – what you should know

October 20, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has addressed some of the most common questions concerning indoor mold.  How can I tell if there is mold in my home? · Search areas w…