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Bridge finance and engineering meeting next Wednesday
January 8, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will have meetings of the Audit, Finance and Engineering committees beginning at 1 p.m. next Wednesday, Jan 14.
The meetings will be held at the newly reno…
Keylime Bistro restaurant brand flies into Fort Myers RSW
January 8, 2026
For more than 20 years, Keylime Bistro has been a fixture of Southwest Florida’s dining scene; it reopened following a full renovation after Helene and Milton. The airport debut comes just months af…
Haaga speaks at Boca Grande Garden Club
January 8, 2026
BY THE BG GARDEN CLUB
On Wednesday Jan. 7, Elin Haaga presented “Creating Your Own Paradise” to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Elin was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, and moved to Somerset, England…
Chowder Dinner at Beach Club next week
January 8, 2026
The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
“This special event brings together our community, businesses…
Comedy Workshop by Royal Palm
January 8, 2026
Royal Palm Players is hosting a two-day comedy workshop on Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House, 240 Banyan St., Boca Grande. RoyalPalmPlayers.c…
Englewood Helping Hand’s Blue Barrels
January 8, 2026
Non-perishable goods are needed for the program operated by Englewood Helping Hand, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit agency serving residents of the Englewood area who are food deprived. Donations…
Pine Island Redfish
January 8, 2026
Megan Sorby, Biologist, will be discussing “The Role of Regenerative Farming in Seafood and Sustainable Growth: A Case Study in Pine Island Redfish” on Monday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at…
Lineup for the 2026 Boca Grande Film Festival
January 8, 2026
Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper in…
Take on stock trading
January 8, 2026
This week, DeSantis announced a new legislative proposal aimed at curbing Congressional insider trading. The Governor also voiced support for Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s (R-Fla.) legislation to stop co…
Redistricting in special session ahead after proclamation
January 8, 2026
OJan. 7, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation announcing the call for a special Session of the Florida Legislature to address the topic of Congressional redistricting.
“Every Florida resident…