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Florida legislators introduce Safe Waterways Act
October 28, 2021
To the Editor:
Residents and tourists come to Florida’s iconic waters for recreation and enjoyment, but unfortunately many state waterways have become more polluted and dangerous. In fact, nearly…
USACE holds more ‘listening sessions’ on Lake O releases
October 28, 2021
Moving the water south seemed to be the theme of the Tuesday, Oct. 26 meeting held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the project delivery team in charge of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating…
Florida DEP says they will begin investigation into Hill Tide fence
October 28, 2021
Little has changed since last week when we reported on the fence erected on the beach and into the water at Hill Tide Estates on the southern tip of the island. Several agencies have been sent inqui…
Lee County says ‘no’ to Friends COVID protocols
October 28, 2021
The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has been notified by Jesse Lavender, Director of Lee County Parks and Recreation, that the previously announced health & safety protocol cannot be app…
First field trip for Boca Grande Camera Club scheduled
October 28, 2021
The Boca Grande Camera Club’s first Field Trip of the season will be held at the Rear Range Light on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. This field trip will be open to both members and non-members…
Is the island safe?
October 28, 2021
An open letter from the Boca Grande Health Clinic
By Raymond James DO, Boca Grande Health Clinic
The pandemic has created a very difficult and stressful year for us all, especially those of us…
If we build it, will they come? The future Rookery at Wildflower Preserve
October 22, 2021
The Lemon Bay Conservancy and partners are proud to announce that after a decade of hard work, committed partnerships, a vast amount of volunteer hours and dedication to vision, they successfully co…
Moderna booster shots available by appointment
October 22, 2021
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics for our registered patients and Island employees who signed the Boca Grande Pledge. The Clinic will administer the Modern…
Many voices, one story: Boca Grande History Museum collaborates with Blanchard House of Punta Gorda
October 22, 2021
Jim Blaha knows that to tell a story, you need many voices. To tell the story of black history in Boca Grande, Jim reached out to the Blanchard House in Punta Gorda.
“The Blanchard House had been…
Friends Organization Health and Safety Protocols
October 22, 2021
To the Editor:
The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center is ready to welcome you back to the island with a plethora of programming. We have begun selling tickets to the full capacity of our ven…