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Historic Preservation Board approves new ‘3rd Street Bistro’ design

August 15, 2024
Question of parking signage raised to staff The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met Wednesday, and approved two projects, including an addition to a house at 235 Banyan St., and a reno…

Lake Okeechobee plan signed Monday

August 15, 2024
The new Lake Okeechobee management plan, entitled LOSOM, was signed into effect Monday, Aug. 12. The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual marks a significant change in how the Army Corps of …

Banyan tree report shows strong storm recovery

August 15, 2024
A new report on the health of the Banyan Street banyan trees shows that they have strongly recovered from recent hurricanes, and a moth attack in the spring. “You get to really see the rev of t…

AT&T service out after line cut

August 15, 2024
On Monday, Aug.12, AT&T service was completely out on not only Gasparilla Island, but up all the way to Englewood. This affected not only Ma Bell’s customers, but the other carriers that use t…

Business and Real Estate: Charlotte Affordable Housing meets Aug. 21

August 15, 2024
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting at 10 a.m., Aug. 21, 2024 at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibraltar Dr., Port Charlotte to review expenditures; conduct a rev…

North Port updates zoning to decrease residential

August 15, 2024
North Port City Commission formally adopted an updated Unified Development Code on Tuesday. The city said that the code will “streamline and modernize its land development regulations.” The upd…

Alice Court joins Hermitage board

August 15, 2024
Boca Grande arts champion Alice Court has been added to the Board of Trustees of the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Splitting her time between Boca Grande and Toronto, Canada, Alice Court received h…

Boca Grande Fishing Pier still closed; damage to land

August 15, 2024
There is no timeline yet for the reopening of the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, closed by Charlotte County after Hurricane Debby. But in a review Tuesday by the Boca Beacon, the erosion appears…

Ballyhoo: August retail shopping in Boca Grande

August 15, 2024
When you come over to Gasparilla Island, there are great summer sales at retail stores including: Barbara Anne’s Jewelry and Boutique. Their annual 50% off Jewelry and 20% off clothing sale b…

Rebuilt South Beach makes debut this week 

August 15, 2024
Monday was first day with full lunch and dinner service  South Beach Bar & Grille has reopened in their rebuilt location with two “soft opening” private parties last week, and full opening…