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License-Free Fishing
October 30, 2025
On Saturday, Nov. 29 the saltwater fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents. All other rules such as seasons, bagsize apply. Myf…
EVENTS TO COME
October 30, 2025
Lee County meeting on Nov. 4
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901…
Leveling the Greens: Rotonda hosts Adaptive Golf tourney
October 30, 2025
Above, David Windsor, Wesley and Brennan Bergin and Sonia and Daniel Illias. Sonia is a retired Marine captain. Photo by Caroline
On Saturday, Oct. 25, Rotonda’s Long Marsh course hosted the Flo…
Cape Haze meet benefits Lemon Bay
October 30, 2025
At a Saturday neighborhood gathering in Cape Haze, Lemon Bay High’s Mia Conlon talks to Leah Robbins. Teacher Conlon is in charge of the schools booming marine program and their Aqualab. Right…
Air Show will go on this weekend
October 30, 2025
The weekend of November 1 and 2 is the 2025 Florida International Air Show at the Punta Gorda Airport. The gates open at 9 a.m. and aerial performances begin at noon.
An exhibition area opens at…
South Beach valet parking
October 30, 2025
South Beach has added valet parking for guests in order to maximize the number of cars in their lot due to the parking ordinance. Here, Derek A. Levy of All Pro Valet, out last Friday afternoon. …
Island volunteers assured on Gasparilla parking access
October 30, 2025
Some island volunteers have expressed concern for when enforcement of the new parking restrictions begins, and the risk of tickets. In turn, Lee County assures that volunteers will be included in “i…
Boca Grande Preschool given Palm Avenue commercial building
October 30, 2025
The Boca Grande Preschool, Inc. is new the owner of 311 Palm Avenue.
The Palm Avenue property was donated by the Pete and Ginny Nicholas family. It is zoned as commercial, located behind the 3rd…
Charlotte commissioners to meet in Tallahassee
October 30, 2025
Two or more Charlotte County commissioners will travel to Tallahassee, FL to meet with legislators to advocate for Charlotte County’s legislative priorities.
The commissioners plan to be in Talla…
Native plants now surround Range Light area after tourism grant help
October 30, 2025
A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism development money allocated to Lee County.
Barrier Island Parks Society Executive…