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October 2, 2025
The theft of a jet ski in August at the Placida Boat Ramp was reported on Sept. 21.  A black 2021 Yamaha jet ski was taken from a double trailer at the boat ramp on Aug. 23, according to a C…

October 2, 2025
Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, Deputy Angelo Lanni of Lee County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of trespassing in Boca Grande.  Lieutenant Andrew Sawicki had requested assistance…

October 2, 2025
Loulie Mauran and Mark Horan have joined the board of the Lemon Bay Conservancy. Both are long-time members who share the group’s passion for protecting the local environment. Mark Horan was born…

October 2, 2025
The Oct. 8 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting, set for 10 a.m., will include discussion of house elevations, including this one on Palm Avenue.                                         …

October 2, 2025
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week. • Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, 9 a.m. – Board of Zoning Appeals, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port…

October 2, 2025
A long with the daytime construction activities at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, the causeway armoring contractor will be performing nighttime paving operations beginning the week of Octob…

October 2, 2025
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is helping the community prepare for flu season by offering flu vaccinations throughout October and November. Shots are available for all registered Clinic patients as…

October 2, 2025
Lee County has opened up the official portal to apply for the Boca Grande Parking Committee. The committee was announced Aug. 5, and applications were expanded to a wider audience in September. The…

October 2, 2025
On the agenda for next Tuesday’s Lee County Board of Commissioners regular meeting is a beach and shoreline funding item with the Barrier Island Parks Society listed as one of the recipients.  If…

October 2, 2025
The new Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is opening to the public next Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mote SEA will provide science education and enhanced levels of ocean…