Three generations sometimes together
I just attended the annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Orlando. My first observation is, may God help anyone driving…
Charlotte County commissioners agreed to reach out to Lee County to express their concerns after a Charlotte business owner addressed the board on Tuesday, July 22 on the effect of tourism revenue i…
Our beaches are part of what makes life in Boca Grande so special. Whether you’re walking the shoreline, collecting shells or enjoying a dip in the Gulf, being close to the water is part of the rhyt…
With only two weeks until the Lee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the proposed Boca Grande parking ordinance, a community-organized petition to “Keep Boca Grande Open” is neari…
The island Emergency Operations group met at the Boca Grande Fire Department on Thursday morning, July 24 to go through updates and procedures for peak hurricane season.
Since Hurricane Ian, and…
On Sunday, July 20, Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Miller’s Marina in reference to a burglary and grand theft off of a boat.
The owner of the boat had docked his vessel at 7 p.m. the previous…
Pipes, heavy equipment and two boats from Gator Dredging are now at Gasparilla Island State Park for a long-delayed renourishment project at the south end of the island.
While big bulldozers and…
Island purchase set for September
A group of Useppa Island residents is preparing for a September purchase of the operations of the island and club. They were here in Boca Grande recently with Si…
Last weekend, Boca Grande paid goodbye to William “Bill” Pavia, 76, of Rotonda, who worked in retirement serving the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for 11 years. Last weekend, his group The Moos…
Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance
BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY
I am writing regarding the proposed Boca Grande Parking Ordinance that was presented to the Lee County…
