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Garden Festival planned at Edison
October 23, 2025
On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from around Florida and the Sou…
Two green turtle nests, sure taking their time
October 23, 2025
BY DENISE JUERGENS, ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
If you are comparing the BGSTA’s weekly turtle stats listed each week in this paper, you may have noticed a slight increase in both the loggerhead…
Golf scholarship program builds youth leadership at Lemon Bay
October 23, 2025
A BETTER SHOT FOUNDATION
This fall, three students are beneficiaries of scholarships through the A Better Shot Foundation and its summer programs held at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Below are some of th…
Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season
October 23, 2025
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center. Le…
Lesinger CEO at Boca Grande Club
October 23, 2025
Robert Lesinger is the new CEO for the Boca Grande Club.
Lesinger has most recently served for three years as general manager of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club. He has also served at the Pensacola…
October view of Lighthouse
October 23, 2025
View of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Winds had moved some of the sand around, exposing boulders that protect the light. This area was not part of the recently completed renourishment. …
San Carlos Maritime Park moves forward at Lee meeting
October 23, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $1,168,385 contract with HighSpans Engineering to design and permit San Carlos Maritime Park.
This item was a continuation from a discussi…
Sunseeker Resort gets traffic light
October 23, 2025
The traffic signal located at the Sunseeker Resort on U.S. 41 will become operational 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 as a flashing yellow caution; the signal will be fully operational Thursday, Oct. 30. F…
Sheriff house approval at Lee Commission
October 23, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to replace the sheriff’s house at Wheeler Road, which was damaged by Hurricane Milto…
New Englewood fire boat purchase
October 23, 2025
At the Tuesday meeting of the Charlotte County Commission, Englewood Fire has presented a budget item for a new fire and rescue boat.
Charlotte Commission files