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Parking placards and stickers are on the way
October 30, 2025
No charge; info to come from county
Parking permit distribution is anticipated for mid-November; decals and placards will be issued at no cost from several yet-to-be-named locations in Boca Grand…
Charlotte unanimously votes Lee conflict resolution
October 30, 2025
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Charlotte County’s Commissioners voted unanimously to go into an arbitration process relating to the issue of parking access in Boca Grande. The meeting included an array of spe…
DeSantis appoints Watkins to Gasparilla Island Bridge board
October 30, 2025
On Friday, Oct. 24, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the board of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. She had previously served as chair.
“This seat…
Letters: Public letter to Charlotte Commission
October 30, 2025
To: Charlotte County Commissioners Ken Doherty, Christopher Constance, Bill Truex, Stephen Deutsch and Joseph Tiseo
Dear Commissioners:
I write respectfully as a long-time resident of our smal…
HOOK, LINE & SINKER
October 30, 2025
Anyone can pirate a fishing honey hole. Why not find your own spot?
No one owns our local fishing spots, but are you a leader or a shadow?
Unless you have a private pond, you don’t own your fa…
Englewood Hospital earns distinctions
October 30, 2025
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced Wednesday that it has earned multiple five-star distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the online doctor or hospital ratings se…
Michael Burlingame
October 30, 2025
Michael Burlingame author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Life” will present fresh insights into Lincoln’s life as a youth, lawyer, husband, father and leader on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca…
History Center reopens
October 30, 2025
The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center is opening up on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a new exhibit “Footprints from the Past” at the Crowninshield Community Cente…
Lee County delegation meets on priorities
October 30, 2025
The Lee County Legislative Delegation met for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The purpose of the Delegation Meeting was to hear from the public and conduct local business, including a…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Wiley Laidlaw
October 30, 2025
From garden to gourmet, Newlin’s own
Chef Wiley Laidlaw’s love for cooking began long before he ever set foot in a professional kitchen. It grew out of long summer days in his grandmother’s garde…










