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Fire Department breast cancer awareness shirts on sale now

October 30, 2025
The Boca Grande Fire Department is showing off their breast cancer t-shirts. Purchase the shirts at the Fire Station in support of the cause. Photo submitted

EcoWatch: Are we heading for an insect apocalypse

October 30, 2025
If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into…

SW Florida Fishing: From the mountains to the flats…

October 30, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR With the cooling air temps and beautiful dry breezes blowing in from the west, fish are on the move. This fall we have already seen large schools of reds moving onto the flat…

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners address parking issues

October 28, 2025
Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is fin…

The Lee County Legislative Delegation meets Tuesday, Oct. 28

October 24, 2025
The Lee County Legislative Delegation will convene for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. and adjourn no later than 1 p.m. or upon conclusion of the agenda and public comment. T…

Post office lockers installed this week

October 23, 2025
A reminder. The Boca Grande Post Office is open.  The new parcel boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office are installed, but do not yet have locks. Please wear your patience and utilize it often…

Garden Festival planned at Edison

October 23, 2025
On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from around Florida and the Sou…

Two green turtle nests, sure taking their time

October 23, 2025
BY DENISE JUERGENS, ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY If you are comparing the BGSTA’s weekly turtle stats listed each week in this paper, you may have noticed a slight increase in both the loggerhead…

Golf scholarship program builds youth leadership at Lemon Bay

October 23, 2025
A BETTER SHOT FOUNDATION This fall, three students are beneficiaries of scholarships through the A Better Shot Foundation and its summer programs held at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Below are some of th…

Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season

October 23, 2025
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center. Le…