J Pepper Frazier, an island resident of many years, passed away on March 6, 2019. He was born to George and Marion (“Mimsi”) Frazier on July 5, 1945 ...
Profile: Tom Wilcox
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tom Wilcox has been promoting growth and high performance in nonprofit organizations for 50 years, 42 of them as a CEO. Although heR...
A wonderful night for the community, and for Southwest Florida hungry
The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande, held on February 4 at the Boca Bay Pass Club, was a wonderful night for all who attended. A lively crowd enjoyed...
Many thanks to a generous community who love our children
To the Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, the staff, the parents and especially the young learners of the Boca Grande Preschool (previously ...
Chowder dinner a great success, thanks to the community
To the Editor: The Island School PTO, students, teachers and staff would like to thank everyone who helped with our 5th annual Chowder Fundraiser. The...
Why are north end residents neglected regarding bike path?
To the Editor: I believe the Charlotte County end of the bike path has been give very unequal treatment. The landscaping in Lee County is far more lus...
A new name, a new beginning for BGCCC
■ BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN The Boca Grande Child Care Center opened a new chapter in its three-decade history Monday when it announced a new name and a ...
What we know about our island iguanas …
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While we have been dealing with an iguana eradication program for many, many years, at Tuesday’s meeting it became apparent that e...
Lee County iguana panel now has four, possibly five members … Met and approved new fiscal year budget
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE At the first Lee County MSTU “iguana” board meeting in several years on Tuesday, March 5, the board approved a new budget and had ...
Stop by the book fair next week at Fust
■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Library Foundation will be holding their Spring Book Sale on March 11, 12 and 13. This used book sale is one of the mos...