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Grande Chorus seeks Christmas choir at new home
November 14, 2024
The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will tak…
Good news on levels of red tide this week
November 14, 2024
Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatical…
Make a date for Christmas Walk Dec. 7
November 14, 2024
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk has been pushed back to Dec. 7 to better support local businesses. In the past, the Christmas Walk has been held the Saturday after Thanksgiving because a lot…
Over 600 dead golf carts removed from area after storms, so far
November 14, 2024
Hundreds of flooded or damaged golf carts have been picked up after Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but local vendors have made adjustments to supply carts for the season.
Thoroughbred Golf Cart…
Disaster Fund now close to $3 million goal to help island
November 14, 2024
Now in 2nd week of check distribution, 260 donors
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, is now close to its $3 m…
Think about cleanup of Placida property
November 14, 2024
To the editor:
My letter is written in response to an article written by Jay Feinberg and Cookie Potter. In recent months there have been many concerns about the parking situation on Boca. Simp…
Banyans green up after storms
November 14, 2024
On Banyan Street the leaves have returned, and trees closest to Park Avenue seem to be in full recovery. After Hurricane Milton, Lee County cleaned around the trees, and also hand-watered them thr…
GUEST ESSAY: Island held together with small, indie businesses like Pink Pony Pony
November 14, 2024
BY DANA RYAN
Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through our country, leaving devastation in their wake. My family lives on a small barrier island…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At Mimi’s, South Beach and at her food truck — Jeri Lynn Perrin
November 14, 2024
Just accept it – resistance is futile. Jeri Lynn Perrin and the treats from her friendship-promoting food truck are going to capture you. They’ll feed your soul as well as your body. You might as …
Bunkhouse restoration supported by Charlotte County
November 14, 2024
The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners addressed the restoration and site selection for the historic Placida Bunkhouse at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
“I’m personally not inte…