News
Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking
March 18, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN
The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory board gathered at the Community Center for a discussion.
Concerned res…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the community…
Thanks to you, we will have our pavilion sun screen
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: Before much more time slips away from me, I would like to thank the Boca Grande community for rising to the occasion and supporting my two concerts on February 23. Not only did…
PTTS announces no tournaments in 2016, Izaak Walton Club to be resurrected
March 18, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This week the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series and Silver King Entertainment announced they would not be holding tournaments in 2016, leaving many happy local live bait cap…
Rubio takes Boca Grande’s primary, Kasich second
March 18, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Marco Rubio may not have been terribly popular anywhere other than Miami in his home state of Florida, but he was pretty well loved in Boca Grande as well. The results are in from…
Beloved bird lady says ‘good-bye’ to Boca Grande
March 18, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Standing on the stage with E.T., the great horned owl by her side, wildlife rescuer Doris Mager informed the crowd that this would be her last year doing an educational program in Boca…
BIPS to hold public meeting regarding Range Light
March 18, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Barrier Islands Parks Society held a meeting on Monday, March 14 to discuss progress on seasonal fundraisers as well as give updates on the Gasparilla Island Light project. Jim Gra…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the community was more…
PROFILE: Linda Wolcott
March 18, 2016
■ By Susan Erwin Island artist Linda Wolcott remembers what it was like at a very young age to come for the first time to visit Boca Grande. She arrived on the island via train with her parents and h…
Super Tuesday coming to a polling place near you
March 11, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT While many residents will be waiting for Super Tuesday to roll around to vote in the primary election, almost a quarter of Lee County voters have already cast their ballots through ear…