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Community Center expansion plan wins Lee Commissioner approval, go ahead
June 20, 2024
$16 million plus raised
The development agreement between Lee County and Friends of Boca Grande for Boca Grande Community Center improvements was unanimously approved at the regular Lee County …
Process detailed for island iguana removal
June 20, 2024
As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some.
A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they wil…
Let’s start with parking by curbing the curb ‘lawns’
June 20, 2024
When people get worked up and annoyed about the issues of parking in Boca Grande, one concept that comes up, over and over again, is consistency in application. Fairness.
The emblem of this iss…
Briefly: Fust’s Island Booknotes seeks submissions for published local authors
June 20, 2024
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community f…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter
June 20, 2024
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is…
Roundup: Parking in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island
June 19, 2024
The issue of parking, and public access to Gasparilla Island, has been a longstanding one on Gasparilla Island and in Boca Grande. Below, a list of some stories on the issue, both recent and hist…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarships
June 14, 2024
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee representatives Sue Ewing and JoAnn Welch (shown at right) with scholarship recipients Jason Hutchison, Boca Grande Fire Department, and Cara Ono…
SW Florida Fishing: Rain delay … then back to fishing
June 13, 2024
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
A tropical low weather system moved over us this week bringing some much needed rain in abundance, but it has also put a damper on our tarpon fishing for a few days.
Wh…
EcoWatch: Entrust those memories of the dads of yesterday
June 13, 2024
“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family.”
Reed Markham, professor, and author of Communication at Dayton State…
Turtle report: Fancy stakes for turtle adoption
June 13, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
A stroll down the beaches from around 19th Street south to the parking lot by the state park will reveal some brightly colored stakes being used to protect incub…