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Apartment block planned behind Cape Haze Ace, Apulia

January 8, 2026
A new nine-acre apartment development behind the Ace and Apulia, and adjacent to Cape Haze Resort, was to go in front of Charlotte County’s Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, but it has been defer…

Useppa Club reopens; Collier Inn restoration in works

January 8, 2026
Resort operations on Useppa Island opened just before the new year, after Useppa Island Partners LLC purchased the club last September. “In 3.5 months a huge amount has been achieved,” said Simon…

No space for a Lee parking compromise

January 8, 2026
A supposed conflict resolution meeting on Monday morning between Charlotte County and Lee County got no further in resolving the differences on beach access and parking in Boca Grande. The meetin…

Mercabo Cove initiative with The Island School

January 8, 2026
BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announces the second year of our collaborative initiative with The Island School focused on the “Living Shoreline,” an…

New physicians at Boca Grande Health Clinic for urgent care

January 8, 2026
To best serve patients during the busy season, the Boca Grande Health Clinic is adding two physicians to provide seasonal coverage for same-day and urgent-care services. “When something unexpecte…

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…