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Ceremony for new members of Lee Commission
November 8, 2024
An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courtho…
Rehab causes lane closures on Coral Creek Bridge
November 8, 2024
PLACIDA – Intermittent lane closures will occur on County Road 775 over Coral Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Dec. 6, these lane closures are required to rehabilitate the bridge deck.
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Placida Bunk House on Charlotte County agenda Tuesday
November 8, 2024
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners.
The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan f…
Commercial & town trash on island gets OK for removal; only one pass, so get it out now
November 8, 2024
Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton.
The county until now was prevented from collecting storm…
Additional week for laundry facilities in Boca Grande
November 8, 2024
Lee County Government will close two post-Hurricane Milton comfort stations Friday afternoon because of the decrease in residents using the temporary facilities, including the one at the Boca Gran…
EcoWatch: To bee or not to bee, Bees threat after storms
November 7, 2024
Well, folks, the question is, “To Bee or Not to Bee,” and you better hope the answer is “To Bee,” or we are all going to “Not Be.”
Thomas F. James, PhD
TF James explained in his quote, “That…
SW Florida Fishing: Our local fishing awaits …
November 7, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Despite the recent storms, The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing tournament is ON! The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande H…
Open on island: Smiles around town to welcome you in …
November 7, 2024
This week, even more businesses reopened across the island after Hurricane Milton.
As businesses reopen across the island, we are all striving for routine. Stop in & say hi!
BGHC Founda…
Fourth place for Lemon Bay Girls Golf
November 7, 2024
Lemon Bay Girls Golf Team won 4th place (348 total) at the 2A Region 3 Tournament at The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland earlier this week. The team narrowly missed qualifying for State Finals. Sh…
Lee County works through list of side street repairs
November 7, 2024
Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is p…