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Priest at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
August 28, 2025
The Rev. Chris Gray is back temporarily as the interim priest at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. He is there until the beginning of November, when the church will welcome The Rev. Geoffrey Piper as a…
One house on Preservation Board list
August 28, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet Sept. 10, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church for its monthly meeting. The only item on the agenda is the Ghriskey Remodel, at 731 Palm Ave…
New air service to region this fall
August 28, 2025
RSW, the Southwest Florida International Airport, has a number of new flights beginning this fall.
Allegiant Air will launch three new nonstop routes with its new service to Fort Myers:
• Alle…
Chili Cookoff to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, after Fire Department race
August 28, 2025
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce second annual Big Mouth Chili Challenge is set for Saturday, Nov. 15, right after the Grande Firehouse 5K.
“We figured everyone was going to be out here f…
Possible jewelry theft at Resort
August 28, 2025
On Sunday morning, Aug. 24, a possible jewelry theft was reported from the Boca Grande Resort on the north end of Gasparilla Island, according to a Charlotte County police report.
The caller told…
Flooding summer rain
August 28, 2025
Gulf Boulevard flooded near the Range Light earlier this week with about 1.8” of rain on Tuesday. Expect hot, humid days with thunderstorms or heavy showers each afternoon. Rain chances climb from s…
Aerial island ‘trunk’ show
August 28, 2025
Just leaf it there for now, please! Above, a crew was out Wednesday at the entrance to South Boca Bay to install a tree. At right, another tree installation on 4th Street, also on Wednesday…
Sea turtle nesting season calls for special care along coastal beaches
August 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island communities.
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND P…
Causeway traffic mirrors 2024, with Debby
August 28, 2025
In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far this month is about even with last year at this time.
“With five days lef…
Which way to go
August 28, 2025
The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes. South Beach is open daily.
Photo by Garland