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October 23, 2025
Thursday morning, a pontoon boat by South Beach was stranded on the beach. It has been reported. It does not appear damaged, however.                    Photo by Cheryl

October 23, 2025
A reduction of multi-family density on about nine acres in Rotonda Sands, south of Gasparilla Road, is on the agenda for Charlotte County this Tuesday, at their Oct. 28 meeting. The item would re…

October 23, 2025
BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Before returning to a vacation home, inspect the property for potential fire hazards that may have developed during your absence, such as faulty electronics, pe…

October 23, 2025
Charlotte County commissioners voiced unanimous support for preserving the historic Placida Bunkhouse and ultimately returning it to Placida during their Sept. 16 workshop. Built in 1906 or 1907 by…

October 23, 2025
As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of th…

October 23, 2025
An engineering firm has applied for preliminary permitting for conversion and construction of Amory Chapel in the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island. The goal is to convert…

October 23, 2025
At its Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting, the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will again take up the topic of Boca Grande parking. The open discussion appears on the commission’s regular agend…

October 23, 2025
The actual removal of the Bayou Bridge began this week on behalf of the Gasparilla Island Water Association. A barge and crane operation from Kelly Brothers was out on the water, as staff was beg…

October 23, 2025
Property owners in Municipal Service Benefit Units and Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU/TU) can sign up for informational emails about their units. Emails will contain information about advisory…

October 23, 2025
New firefighter-paramedic at BGFD When firefighter-paramedic Pat Sherman joined the Boca Grande Fire Department, he wasn’t looking for a change of scenery so much as a closer sense of community…