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Public forum for parking ordinance set for May 13 at Lighthouse United
April 24, 2025
There will be an open forum on the Lee County’s proposed parking regulations on Tuesday, May 13, at Lighthouse United Methodist Church.
It will be an opportunity for all to hear about the issue…
Beach parking may change renourishment funding
April 24, 2025
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Gasparilla Island is scheduled for a Lee County and federal beach renourishment this fall. It is unclear, however, how much a potential change in parking or public access for th…
Bridge begins major storm preparations
April 24, 2025
On Wednesday, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to harden the islands around its bridges and roadway to prevent further deterioration in the event of a future hurricane.
“One thing the…
Boca Bargains Last Chance
April 24, 2025
Last chance to stock up on bargains at Boca Bargains – ½ off days on Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Wednesday, April 30 (9 a.m. to noon). 240 Banyan St.
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Lemon Bay Golf
April 24, 2025
The ParTee Club ladies are incredibly grateful to Director of Golf, Ben McCoy, and Head Golf Professional, Ryan Hartnett, for their dedication in making golf not only accessible, but also exciting a…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New mystery ‘Coram House’ just out
April 24, 2025
Bailey Seybolt
Author Bailey Seybolt was in Boca Grande with her kids just this past February on vacation; now she is in New York for the release of her debut novel with Simon and Schuster, “Cora…
EcoWatch: Need for triage for environmental emergencies
April 24, 2025
“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to…
SW Florida Fishing: The spring winds…
April 24, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
I have spent many years fishing the Boca Grande backcountry in the springtime and unfortunately it usually includes wind, lots of wind. This spring is no different and it has…
State reopens parking lot at south end
April 23, 2025
Gasparilla Island State Park reopened its Dune parking area near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Wednesday, April 23.
Previously, the Range Light, Sea Grape and Sea Wall beach access areas had…
Garden: Mackinac landscape architect on planting a car-less island
April 17, 2025
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
The final meeting of the Boca Grande Garden Club 2024-25 season was held on April 2 and featured an entertaining presentation by Michigan- and Florida-lice…