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205 parking citations issued after ordinance enforcement 

April 2, 2026
From Feb. 1 to March 28, 2026, there were a total of 205 parking citations issued in Boca Grande.  During the same period, there were six warnings issued, according to Autumn King, public informa…

Seagrass volunteers 

April 2, 2026
The Charlotte County UF/IFAS Extension Service is seeking volunteers to participate in the Eyes on Seagrass to document the health and status of seagrass within the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve…

Watering restrictions for Charlotte County

April 2, 2026
Due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the region, the Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage for Charlotte County.  From April 3…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: On the hunt for Gasparilla’s Easter Egg Traditions

April 2, 2026
This Saturday, the Boca Grande Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, continuing a long island tradition. Peddling Patty, who was a fixture at so many island events and came as…

Letters: Open Shores shares first info on parking survey

April 2, 2026
To the Editor: I wanted to share data from three reports documenting conditions on Gasparilla Island since Lee County Ordinance 25-16 took effect.  The first data is from a community surv…

OPINION: Managing acres, habitat and community assets like the Bike Path

April 2, 2026
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Imagine Boca Grande today without the GICIA. There would be no Bike Path for residents and visitors to enjoy, no Land Conservancy…

Barefoot Movement comes to the Community Center

April 2, 2026
The Barefoot Movement came to the Community Center March 30, with lead Noah Wall, and Tommy Norris on the mandolin. The group brought a fresh approach to covers of Blue Oyster Cult and Roberta Flack…

EcoWatch: Crows, Hymns and a changing world

April 2, 2026
Last year EcoWatch’s Easter column, “Hallelujahs and OMGs,” featured environmental problems that were strangling the environment. Now, looking back on the problems listed, it was no surprise that th…

SW Florida Fishing: The BIG fish are biting …

April 2, 2026
Besides this regular size flounder caught by Swifty Morris, next has Jeff Koziol with a big bronze redfish and William Alexander with a big one too. Second row has John Wallace caught and release…

Plans for motor courtyard released

April 2, 2026
The Mediterranean Revival La Hacienda in Boca Grande is the most recognizable and historic house in Boca Grande. A minor motor court enclosure will go in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservati…