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Grief group begins on Jan. 20

January 8, 2026
Lighthouse United Methodist Church, in collaboration with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is hosting a grief group. The group will be a supportive and confidential gathering for those who have exp…

Memorial Service for Constance ‘Connie’ Gregg

January 8, 2026
There will be a Memorial Service for the late Constance Weiser “Connie” Gregg on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Immediately following will be a reception at The Gas…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sue Schultz

January 8, 2026
A membership welcome at Coral Creek Sue Schultz has spent much of her time in Southwest Florida working behind the scenes of island life, helping visitors, seasonal residents and locals feel welc…

Letters: Idea on matching address and post office boxes for package delivery

January 8, 2026
To the Editor:  Life on Boca Grande comes with certain charming quirks we’ve all grown to love: the golf carts, the afternoon storms that appear out of nowhere, and the simple pleasure of ru…

Red Eye Open!

January 8, 2026
One hundred and twenty players converged on Coral Creek Club on New Year’s Day. Participants included members, family and guests. A two-person 18-hole par 3 scramble, with tee boxes & pins in so…

EcoWatch: Barred owl vs the spotted owl: A fight for survival

January 8, 2026
Barred owls are expanding their habitat because the forest in the East has been cut down. That’s called adaptive range expansion. And do you know what? Whether you believe in God or nature, whatever…

One more of 21 on Banyan Street removed after storm damage

January 2, 2026
Banyan Street lost another banyan tree this week. Crews were out Monday removing a tree in the middle of the block, on the south side of the street.  “DOT had to subcontract the removal of the tr…

Waif turtle sites funding offered by state

January 2, 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section is now offering habitat management assistance funding opportunities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year…

Schedule for parking stickers, passes, in New Year

January 2, 2026
Next week, parking pass pickups start back up again at the Crowninshield House, with dates through January.  There are permits available for: “A” Resident decal – for Gasparilla Island residen…

Lightning whelk in Florida history talk

January 2, 2026
Dr. Michelle Calhoun, Archaeologist, will be discussing “The Role of the Lightning Whelk in Florida History” on Monday, Jan. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Manasota Beach Club, 7660 Manasota Key Ro…