The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved a request to elevate the First Baptist Church of Boca Grande parsonage to help reduce future flood risk. The board also advanced a request to rem…
Decorated golf carts and waving flags highlighted a festive community celebration of American Spirit on Saturday, July 4. The traditional golf cart parade wound through downtown as it brought the sp…
Above, demolition of the Community Center’s multipurpose room began this week. Photo by Matt
The Community Center playground, removed after hurricanes and during the renovation of the Boca Grande…
The Fourth of July holiday on Gasparilla Island attracted a large number of visitors, including the extended Thomas and Westerberg families, down from Sarasota.
The family came to stay at The Gas…
The 70th Anniversary of Andrea Doria sinking
Perhaps one of the most famous maritime disasters, and the first steamship disaster to receive extensive television coverage, was the sinking of the I…
Charlotte County has been recognized with 2026 Achievement Awards by the National Association of Counties. Charlotte County received 33 awards, honoring innovative, effective county government progr…
The Island School has once again earned an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education for 2026.
In a release, Head of School Christine Oliver said that the achievement “reflects the dedi…
The boil-water notice issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North Association was rescinded Monday, July 6.
“All of the bac-t samples have been cleared by Sander…
Consider your earliest memories, such as that first fish with your father or grandfather. Family memories created as a child are imprinted deep, lasting a lifetime. Early memories watching elders pr…
Stop in and see Caroline Farrington and the crew at J.McLaughlin to take advantage of their sale racks. Their hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m…
