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February 22, 2024
This month’s “Cars and Coffee” is an extra special one, because John Zahner and Liz Leeds of Michael Saunders and Company are teaming up with WINK news to raise money to feed Southwest Florida fam…

February 22, 2024
The cause of a Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 house fire on Little Gasparilla Island cannot be determined due to the nature and temperature of the fire, and the speed with which crews could get there to pu…

February 22, 2024
As the Boca Grande Fire Department’s “Putting Around Boca” mini-golf fundraiser in March continues to grow in scale, they have decided to work with the county to block off the street for the event…

February 22, 2024
What is the state of the economy, and what factors will affect it in the future? How will the upcoming presidential election and the global conflicts impact your pocketbook? These questions and…

February 22, 2024
The 20th annual Cracker Fair Lemon Dessert Contest was held recently at Pioneer Park in Englewood. There were over 30 entrees in 8 different categories. Each category had four winners.   Entrie…

February 22, 2024
Lee County continues to add to conservation lands in the county as part of their Conservation 20/20 land acquisition and stewardship advisory program. The new additions are: • Eight in-fill par…

February 22, 2024
The map, updated yearly, is distributed across the island, including island businesses and attractions. The map includes all the downtown points of interest, from churches to the island retailers….

February 22, 2024
General Partner and Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees and Boca Grande homeowner Jennifer “Jenny” Steinbrenner Swindal attended the screening of “It Ain’t Over” on Wednesday morning of the 2…

February 22, 2024
Maggie Bush was not a baker by profession, but when she needed something to bring to a potluck or a friend having a bad day, she knew her cookies would be a hit. It all started around five years a…

February 22, 2024
A small and occasional bend in the new Boca Grande cell tower is a common issue with steel pole construction. It is not an optical illusion. The cellular industry calls the issue the “Sunflower…