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November 20, 2025
It was like another death on Gilchrist when a  Cuban laurel, or Ficus retusa, was taken down the week before last. Milton’s salt water was too much. Owners Susan and Tom Bowers estimated the trees t…

November 20, 2025
Breaking bread with the ones we love. Giving thanks to the heaven above. Sharing our bounty with those in need. The sanctity of giving is a noble creed. Returning to traditions creates ties that bin…

November 20, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam species, redfi…

November 19, 2025
UPDATE: As of 1:19 p.m, according to GIBA, “all repairs are complete, and all water service has been restored”. An accidental break by a contractor on Shore Lane has taken water service out on th…

November 18, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as Board Chairman for the coming year and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka…

November 13, 2025
BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after my father picked me up from school one day that my life would change forev…

November 13, 2025
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project. The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Ma…

November 13, 2025
The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Saturday, Nov. 15. The race, hosted by the Boca Grande Fire Department begins at…

November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Camera Club announces its first meeting this season on November 18 at 10 a.m. which will take place at the Crowninshield, 240 Banyan St. as well as via zoom. The meeting will be h…

November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at the Crowninshield  Community House. From left, front row: Trisha Lowe, Kim Ky…