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OPINION – Florida’s water: Progress worth defending

March 5, 2026
BY DANIEL ANDREWS, CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER Long before “water quality” became a headline, a handful of Floridians warned that the way we were reshaping this state would carry long-term consequen…

Letters: Thanking community for successful Beach Ball for Preschool

March 5, 2026
To the Editor: I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the community for their overwhelming support of the recent Beach Ball held on Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boca Grande Preschool…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Two artists capture Boca Grande

March 5, 2026
From vision to silk The idea began with a scarf. Not just any scarf, but a Hermès silk square gifted to Lalania “Laney” Sears by her grandmother when she was a child – a piece she treasured an…

Grande Chorus performs “The British Invasion”

March 5, 2026
The 40 member Grande Chorus performed to standing-room-only crowds at St. Andrew’s Church. The theme of the concert was “The British Invasion” and featured Beatles songs as well as familiar 60s tune…

Boca Grande Preschool celebrates dental health month

March 5, 2026
February was dental health month! The Boca Grande Preschool students had a visit from “Kids Choose Us Dentistry.” They learned how to keep our teeth healthy and clean! Top photo, front left to r…

SW Florida Fishing: Redfish season is here …

March 5, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of back bay fishing to kick off march! Spring weather is upon us and the fish know it. Lots of redfish have poured into Bull and Turtle Bays and are…

EcoWatch: Countdown nears for loss of wildlife in 2026

March 5, 2026
The rapid loss of biodiversity that we are witnessing is about much more than nature. The collapse of ecosystems will threaten the well-being and livelihood of everyone on the planet. Linda Krueg…

Strawberry Festival auction includes diamonds and watercolors

February 26, 2026
Donations from local businesses including J.T. Turner dinner and necklace from Barbara Anne’s Above, gathering items for the Strawberry Festival’s silent auction are co-chairs (from left) Philip…

Camera Club March 6

February 26, 2026
The Boca Grande Camera Club has announced the “Art of Photography” show March 6 to 8, 2026 at the Boca Grande Art Center located at 236 Banyan St. The public is invited to attend an opening wine…

Matlacha Drawbridge test openings, first after Hurricane Ian

February 26, 2026
The first mechanical opening of the Matlacha Drawbridge occurred this week. It was the first time the bridge had opened since 2022 when Hurricane Ian damaged it. Pine Island-Matlacha area motorists…