Construction and resurfacing work at the pickleball and tennis complex at Wheeler Road Community Park is nearing completion, with Lee County officials saying the project remains on schedule for a Ma…
Lee County quietly downgraded the speed limit on a portion of Gasparilla Road from 45 mph to 30 mph, which is the speed in town. The change happened from 17th Street to 19th Street in March. The cha…
Last week, several bystanders on a Gasparilla Island beach rescued a man who was in danger of drowning in the Gulf.
On Friday, May 8, just after noon, a man was pulled from the water near the Gas…
Above, the Placida Pier as it stands after recent hurricanes. It is closed. Charlotte image
The future of the Placida Fishing Pier was discussed at the May 12 regular meeting of the Charlotte Cou…
A very happy angler Melina Chaplin onboard her son’s (Capt. Eddie Potter) boat, Podzilla, as they win this year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament with their second…
In its second meeting, the Boca Grande Parking Committee passed one recommendation: to increase the fines for blocking a commercial driveway to the same level as a residential driveway. It deferred…
Above, Dr. Jim Locascio talking to the students about the acoustic receivers and how they work. Photo submitted
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, in partnership with…
SUP Englewood’s “Coffee & Conservation” event series continues to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and engage with experts dedicated to protecting Florida’s…
Charlotte water quality expert
Charlotte County has made a major commitment to water quality in the hiring of Brandon Moody, who carries the simple title of the county’s water quality manager. Tw…
