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Gettin’ some weathah down heah! Yikes!
June 22, 2023
Weather was the top story this week, as we went from sweltering hot with little rain to some decent storms and rainfall. There were even a few tense moments on Father’s Day morning when the phone al…
Red Gill finishes the tarpon season, Boca Blue takes the win
June 22, 2023
The magic number was three for the 2023 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament, as three tarpon were released and three anglers took the top prize in the tournament. Capt. Sandy Melvin, Bob Melvin…
One local real estate agent tells the tale of life after Hurricane Ian
June 22, 2023
Also, a quick peek at Boca Grande’s real estate market
Anyone who has ever been in a disaster situation has the wherewithal to know what to do when it is safe to check out their surroundings. Man…
Cellphone tower update …
June 22, 2023
The Boca Grande Cell Tower Committee has been in communication with representatives from Vertical Bridge, the aerial telecommunication tower company that is installing our new permanent cell tower…
4th of July parade plans finalized
June 22, 2023
Boca Grande’s annual Fourth of July parade will take place on, you guessed it, July 4, with the lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot between Englewood Bank and the Old Theatre Building o…
Saying goodbye to Father Carosella won’t be easy
June 22, 2023
Fr. Jerome Carosella has been the pastor of Boca Grande’s Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for more than half of the time he has been a priest. He was ordained 60 years ago and has been pastor on t…
She never ceases to amaze us:
June 22, 2023
Carroll Swayze creates clothing line
Artist Carroll Swayze’s work has been showcased in some of the most exclusive settings around the country – maybe around the world – and her mar…
Boca Grande Historical Society offers their annual report for 2022-23
June 22, 2023
Submitted by the Boca Grande Historical Society
Foremost on our list, we would like to thank all of our supporters at every level for helping us to continue our mission to the community this seas…
Local couple with island ties asks for assistance as cancer makes their tough times even worse
June 22, 2023
Rick Andersen is a local master carpenter and author of two children’s books. His creativity is being put to the test now, though, as he tries to build a path to the future. Rick was diagnosed with…
41 turtle lighting complaints since March
June 22, 2023
Since March, 41 sea turtle lighting complaints have been logged with Lee County Code Enforcement. Of those 41, all but two (which were closed and voided) were sent notices and no violations were iss…