Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted funding to protect Florida’s manatees and improve water quality while visiting Blue Spring State Park.
In January, Blue Spring State Park saw a reco…
Although November 2024 elections may seem a long way off, the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, March 19, 2024 and the voter registration deadline for the presidential preference primary is…
The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time
History Tour Guide Sandi Firtion had a full house on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 6 at The Gasparilla Inn and Club. A crowd of about 30…
BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO
In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its disposal of untreated reclaimed water on properties throughout the county. The c…
In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American flamingos into Florida and across the eastern half of the U.S.
In February, a research team wants to see how many have remained in the Sun…
A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., outside at the Boca Grande Community Center. They aim to discuss issues related to posta…
The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. The preschool is a nonprofit, nondenomination…
BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICK PROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM
The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications project, AUXCOMM, has entered its second phase – the implementation of gre…
For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster garde…
Each Wednesday this February will be an opportunity to relive some of the most interesting aspects of Boca Grande history.
This year there is a twist, as three of the four presentations are bei…
