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December 19, 2024
Englewood Sailing Association held their 5th annual Lemon Drop Regatta at the Sailing Center at Indian Mound Park. Fourteen sailors from ESA and from Venice Youth Boating Association competed in…

December 19, 2024
These brave ladies showed up at the Coral Creek Golf Course in 42° weather for the first Ladies Day of the 2024-2025 season. Left to right: Allison Byrne, Robyn Flinn, Mary Rupersmith, Mo Curry, Mar…

December 19, 2024
Lee County’s Hurricane Milton debris-collection operation for Boca Grande have been completed. The county would like to thank island residents for diligently following proper setout practices during…

December 19, 2024
Captains Brecken Stinnett and Will Waterhouse are installing the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association bulletin board on Park Avenue between Hudson’s and Gasparilla Outfitters, next to the Beacon…

December 19, 2024
Glenn Scarpa of Scarpa’s Coastal was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Wall Street Week for a feature on insurance costs in Florida and across the United States. Reached last week, Scarpa said he wa…

December 19, 2024
The Johann Fust Library Foundation team is working hard to restore the library so it can reopen soon. In the meantime, the foundation invites you back to its courtyard and loggia on Friday, Jan. 17…

December 19, 2024
Four volunteers for program agree on each situation and meet with businesses and orgs The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is now approaching $3.5 million in donations to support the recovery of the bus…

December 19, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane as chair of the Tourist Development Council.  Ruane, who is District 1 Commissioner, was named BOCC chairman on Nov…

December 19, 2024
St. David’s Jubilee Center offers a food pantry, free clothes closet and special programs throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Shoppe to support Englewood residents in need.  The Ch…

December 19, 2024
Charlotte County coastal staff and the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers participated in a beach cleanup last Wednesday, Dec. 11 to get Milton debris off the beach.     “Would like to…