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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Swift
March 26, 2026
Engineer at the Boca Grande Preschool
Above, Jeff and Betty Swift. Photo submitted
Jeff Swift laughs when asked about retirement. “Retirement isn’t doing nothing,” he said. “Retirement is doin…
EcoWatch: Life awakening as Spring migration begins
March 26, 2026
When all the world appears to be in tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but the…
SW Florida Fishing: Snook fishing heats up …
March 26, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Another great week of spring break fishing out on the flats! A slower start to the week with water temperatures climbing back up from the cold spell last weekend bu…
State Parks planning process
March 20, 2026
The state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning on Friday, March 6 released new management plans for Gasparilla Island State Park, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Islan…
Turtle Association needs help with funding, mule parking
March 19, 2026
BY THE BGSTA
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is sending out this SOS, in desperate need of local residents’ help in two areas: a place to keep our UTV during nesting season and financial s…
Naval War College at Boca Grande Men’s Club
March 19, 2026
The final speaker on the 2026 Boca Grande Men’s Club schedule was Colin F. Jackson (left) of the U.S. Naval War College shown here with his father-in-law, Bruce Birgbauer.
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Art & Photography Exhibit in Punta Gorda
March 19, 2026
Photographer Watson Wu and Artist Kelly Reark at their Art & Photography Gallery Exhibition which was held at Kays Ponger & Uselton in Punta Gorda last week.
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Boca Grande Live Presents The Dreamboats
March 19, 2026
The Dreamboats performed their spirit of the ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll this week as part of the Boca Grande Live series at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. This series is a Friends of…
Tree work on Bike Path follows hurricane damage assessment
March 19, 2026
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has completed a professional tree assessment along the GICIA Bike Path. The assessment, conducted on Jan. 20, 2026, sup…
Ask a Doc: What happens when your doctor recommends a specialist?
March 19, 2026
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is the first stop for many residents and workers seeking care, from routine checkups to serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease and complex infections. Each ye…











