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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: On the hunt for Gasparilla’s Easter Egg Traditions

April 2, 2026
This Saturday, the Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, continuing a long island tradition. Peddling Patty, who was a fixture at so many island events and came as…

Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey

April 2, 2026
To the Editor: I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Ordinance 25-16 took effect.  The first data is from a community surv…

OPINION: Managing acres, habitat and community assets like the Bike Path

April 2, 2026
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Imagine Boca Grande today without the GICIA. There would be no Bike Path for residents and visitors to enjoy, no Land Conservancy…

Barefoot Movement comes to the Community Center

April 2, 2026
The Barefoot Movement came to the Community Center March 30, with lead Noah Wall, and Tommy Norris on the mandolin. The group brought a fresh approach to covers of Blue Oyster Cult and Roberta Flack…

EcoWatch: Crows, Hymns and a changing world

April 2, 2026
Last year EcoWatch’s Easter column, “Hallelujahs and OMGs,” featured environmental problems that were strangling the environment. Now, looking back on the problems listed, it was no surprise that th…

SW Florida Fishing: The BIG fish are biting …

April 2, 2026
Besides this regular size flounder caught by Swifty Morris, next has Jeff Koziol with a big bronze redfish and William Alexander with a big one too. Second row has John Wallace caught and release…

Plans for motor courtyard released

April 2, 2026
The Mediterranean Revival La Hacienda in Boca Grande is the most recognizable and historic house in Boca Grande. A minor motor court enclosure will go in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservati…

Roger’s Picks: Apple in China

March 26, 2026
This week’s Roger’s Picks featured journalist Patrick McGee highlighting his recent book “Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company.” McGee (above left) shown here with Roger Lewis…

Jonathon Timpanelli at Boca Grande Live!

March 26, 2026
Jonathon Timpanelli brought his old-school soul and a showman’s flair as part of the Boca Grande Live series on Monday evening.         Photo submitted   

Art Upstairs

March 26, 2026
Rae Medgyesy shown with some of her art as she welcomes you to her gallery in the Depot Building now through Sunday.                                                  Photo by Matt