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Fix for bulkhead on 4th Street
January 29, 2026
The beachfront seawall cap at 4th Street is under repair.
Tim Engstrom, public information specialist at Lee County, said that their Department of Transportation is repairing approximately 72-fee…
Sheriff begins enforcement of parking ordinance
January 29, 2026
This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
“An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line…
Charlotte asks for on-island Lee meeting
January 29, 2026
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagr…
Range Light reopens Feb. 7 after closure for repair
January 29, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., following a two-month closure for a major rehabilitation…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jim Fourqurean
January 29, 2026
Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze
Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have shaped…
Racoon Rescue
January 29, 2026
Cuteness on overload! This baby racoon was rescued from the road near Kappy’s Island Shoppe. A good samaritan from the Boca Grande Club, Nickolas Boudin, rescued the raccoon from the middle of t…
Venice Art Merit Award
January 29, 2026
One More Time … Susan Shaffer’s encaustic monotype “Forest” recently received a Merit Award at the Venice Art Center’s juried exhibition, Colors in Motion – marking her second ribbon of the season…
Sunset Celebration
January 29, 2026
These ladies came to celebrate a big day. Beautiful ladies and beautiful sunset! Shown from left: Cathy Russo, Cheryl Hopkins, Donna Snopek, Meg Taylor, Dori Fish, Nancy Ryan, Deborah Blair, Jackie…
EcoWatch: The consequences of global warming
January 29, 2026
This is a good time to be living in Florida, except if you’re unlucky enough to be living in the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola, where residents were greeted with two inches of snow and cold…
SW Florida Fishing: Redfish
January 29, 2026
Hot redfish on a cold day…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Just like the rest of the country the chilly weather has arrived in southwest Florida this week. But don’t let these cooler temperatures d…











