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Deadline upcoming for Sea Grape bathroom bids at Gasparilla Island State Park
June 20, 2024
June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction…
Audubon Everglades team issues report on restoration, bird populations
June 20, 2024
Twice a year, the Audubon Florida Everglades team brings together updates on restoration, research, and policy issues impacting the River of Grass.
“We are celebrating successes. New projects a…
Lee County contracts with Banyan expert for report on plant conditions
June 20, 2024
Lee County has hired Certified Arborist Rick Joyce for a survey of the health of the Banyan Street banyan trees. The Lee County Department of Transportation anticipates having a full report on the…
Preschool graduation celebrated
June 20, 2024
The Boca Grande Preschool held its graduation on Thursday, May 30. Twelve preschoolers graduated to kindergarten as family and friends gathered in the Parish Life Center. Each student was presente…
Educate Boca Scholarship Fund sets Golf Scramble date at The Gasparilla
June 20, 2024
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Educate Boca Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 7.
The Chamber’s “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a non-profit corporation established…
‘Howl’ organizers say good day Irene
June 20, 2024
Second was Outta Line; last fish was goodnight with Irene, too
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT, GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum hosted the “Ladies H…
Ask a Doc: The Pros and Cons of Electrolyte Beverages
June 20, 2024
BY DR. BRET KUEBER, M.D.
As an avid sportsman and a strong believer in the power of healthy living, I sometimes get questions about the role of electrolyte beverages in maintaining optimal hydr…
Real Estate Chart: June 9-15, 2024
June 20, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/9/24 to 6/15/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules
June 20, 2024
As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week.
Boutique me…
Bids out for State Park renourishment
June 20, 2024
The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible w…