News
Fish farm in federal waters off of Englewood would be first in Gulf
November 14, 2024
In the midst of worries about red tide and multiple hurricanes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened public comment on a proposed fish farm in federal waters off the Englewood’s co…
New Lee County Board
November 14, 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 Courthous…
Bridge meeting Tues.
November 14, 2024
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will hold four meetings next week on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Nov. 20, all in the GIBA administrative building.
The Engineering…
Don Pedro Cleanup set for Nov. 16
November 14, 2024
SUP Englewood and Keep Charlotte Beautiful is hosting a Waterway Warrior Clean-up Day at Don Pedro Island State Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 16.
“Whether you’re cleaning up…
Mail still on ‘island time’ at Post Office
November 14, 2024
There is no date yet for the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office.
Currently, staff from the Boca Grande Post Office are operating at their Placida branch, sorting mail separately for users…
Grande Chorus seeks Christmas choir at new home
November 14, 2024
The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will take…
Good news on levels of red tide this week
November 14, 2024
Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatically…
Make a date for Christmas Walk Dec. 7
November 14, 2024
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk has been pushed back to Dec. 7 to better support local businesses. In the past, the Christmas Walk has been held the Saturday after Thanksgiving because a lot o…
Over 600 dead golf carts removed from area after storms, so far
November 14, 2024
Hundreds of flooded or damaged golf carts have been picked up after Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but local vendors have made adjustments to supply carts for the season.
Thoroughbred Golf Carts…
Disaster Fund now close to $3 million goal to help island
November 14, 2024
Now in 2nd week of check distribution, 260 donors
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, is now close to its $3 mil…