Suncoast Humane Society has announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Robert Parker Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support emergency veterinary treatment for urgent ca…
The Lee County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facil…
Recent arrests from Charlotte County:
Feb. 7, 2026 – Steven Scott was arrested on six charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances, in the 77 block…
Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun spoke at the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He is pictured here with Bruce Carbonari, at left, and David Roux, who with his wife Barba…
On Tuesday, an extremely long parade of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicles visited Gasparilla Island and were spotted off Gasparilla Road.
“The presence was due to law-enforcement trainin…
Some of the group interested in beach access and parking on Gasparilla Island have incorporated as a 501(c)4 non-profit in Placida to help better support public access on the beaches across Southwes…
Friday, Feb. 20
Farmers Market, Bayou
Boca Grande Film Festival (through Saturday, Feb. 21)
Boca Grande Art Center, create a resin charcuterie board
History & Heritage, Bob Dy…
Above, Kappy’s Richie Woodham and Brandi DeBruler with Tenpenny, at center.
Members of the band of country singer Mitchell Tenpenny came to Gasparilla Island before playing the Big Boy Toyz Expo…
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 55 calls for assistance in January 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
There were…
