First-hand account of Helene escape one of many local stories
BY BARBARA HUGHES
Editor’s Note: Local gallery owner Barbara Hughes was one of the ‘lucky’ ones who came through Helene as it m…
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will resume full operations beginning Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A physician is on duty after hours on weekends and holidays by phone. Call 941-96…
As we settle into November here in Boca Grande, the challenges of hurricane recovery are matched by the need to stay vigilant about our health. The Boca Grande Health Clinic is already busy with c…
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande to aid Englewood residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Lighthouse Churc…
The Charlotte County Facilities Management Department is conducting a feasibility study of accessibility to/from the bridgeless barrier islands. These islands include Palm Island, Little Gasparill…
At the Tuesday, Nov. 5 regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting, board members agreed to move forward with planning a joint meeting with Charlotte County to cover a number of issues, incl…
The island Disaster Fund, set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, has now raised over $2.4 million toward a $3 million goal.
The fund, which …
Sand removal continued at the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park at Amory Memorial Chapel. Crews hired by the state were shoveling inside with a snow shovel, as the eq…
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 Courtho…
This year, voting on Gasparilla Island was at Lighthouse United Methodist Church.
The last voter of the day, Lisa Cornett, made the trip back to the island from Maryland, just to vote. She arr…
