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Summer Camp starts this week: How has it changed since COVID came to town?
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Prior to 2020, many local kids (and their parents) looked forward to the beginning of summer camp, which is held at the Boca Grande Community Center and usually starts the week a…
Grande Aire opens new location in Englewood
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An old Boca Grande business is getting a new leg up with customer service: Grande Aire Services, Inc. recently announced they will open a new location, in Englewood. Don’t fret t…
Gasparilla Island Water Association announced changes to water may cause change in odor, taste of water through June, July
June 12, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From Jun…
‘Paddle for Peace’ to be held this weekend at the north end
June 12, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s the first time in a while people in Boca Grande are considering attending an event involving a considerable portion of the community. Glass Bottom Rentals on Boca Grande is …
Hill Tide sees an end to private pier project, reconstruction of old dock continues
June 12, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON-The shoreline just past Hill Tide Estates at the south end of the island is still dressed in orange. The private pier expansion continues to barrier off the beach with orange nett…
‘Tis a rare flower that blooms in Southwest Florida The night-blooming cereus
June 12, 2020
One of the strangest plants of Southwest Florida, the night blooming cereus, is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a dead bush most of the year. It is rarely seen in the…
The Promenade: A piece of island history with a ‘Grande’ past
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Without our history, it’s difficult to remember where we came from. These words of wisdom have been repeated quite often as of late, but they take on a new meaning when pertainin…
The story of fostering hope in the midst of a pandemic
June 12, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY- During worrisome and unknown times, Suncoast Humane Society had to make many quick decisions. On April 1st, an urgent plea was made to our community to hel…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a wonderful ending to the 2020 school year
June 12, 2020
To the Editor, and to the community of Boca Grande: When we were faced with the reality of distance learning with nine weeks left in the school year, The Island School’s teachers, staff, students, …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff thanks all who keep the peace, sends zero tolerance message to those who do not
June 12, 2020
To the Editor, to the citizens of Lee County and my family members at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office: I want to personally thank the residents of our great county who play a huge role helping keep…