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Gasparilla Inn Letter: Keep Boca Grande as ‘welcoming town’ in all parking discussions
June 7, 2024
BY BRENT CROSS, PRESIDENT, THE GASPARILLA INN
Editor’s note: Wednesday, The Gasparilla Inn sent a Letter to the Editor concerning parking in Boca Grande. The letter, from President and General …
Lee Commissioners add last minute discussion of parking changes onto agenda
June 7, 2024
The news that parking in Boca Grande would be an agenda item at the Tuesday, June 4 Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting was a surprise to many in Boca Grande, including those opposed …
Major parking rule changes discussed at Tuesday Lee meeting
June 7, 2024
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with County staff to develop a proposed parking plan for the Lee County portion of Ga…
Sea Turtle Association offers nest adoption to promote protection
June 6, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
For a limited time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is offering a unique way to mark a special occasion while also helping local sea turtles nesting on Ga…
Family Movie Night at Gulf Cove Methodist
June 6, 2024
Gulf Cove United Methodist Church invites you and your family to a free showing of “Popular Theory.”
It will be shown on Friday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., inside the church.
Bring your own snac…
Lee County authorizes burn ban after drought
June 6, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout So…
Two arrested in Port Charlotte for casino
June 6, 2024
Two people are under arrest after continuing to operate an illegal casino in Charlotte County. The arrests are one of a number of raids, as the county attempts to crack down on gambling that is ha…
State seeks bids for Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park
June 6, 2024
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park.
Cont…
Allegiant to West Virginia; Spirit adds Bangor, Frontier to Dallas
June 6, 2024
Allegiant Travel Company on May 30 began seasonal service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Huntington, West Virginia. This is part of the airline’s latest seasonal expansion in 66 cities across t…
Across the islands: reopenings in Sanibel, Matlacha
June 6, 2024
Some Ian hurricane reopenings from across the Lee County waterfront:
• South Seas on Captiva Island has opened its 12-hole golf walking short course, The Clutch. The walking course is designed …