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HOOK, LINE & SINKER
October 30, 2025
Anyone can pirate a fishing honey hole. Why not find your own spot?
No one owns our local fishing spots, but are you a leader or a shadow?
Unless you have a private pond, you don’t own your fa…
Englewood Hospital earns distinctions
October 30, 2025
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced Wednesday that it has earned multiple five-star distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the online doctor or hospital ratings se…
Michael Burlingame
October 30, 2025
Michael Burlingame author of “Abraham Lincoln: A Life” will present fresh insights into Lincoln’s life as a youth, lawyer, husband, father and leader on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca…
History Center reopens
October 30, 2025
The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center is opening up on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a new exhibit “Footprints from the Past” at the Crowninshield Community Cente…
Lee County delegation meets on priorities
October 30, 2025
The Lee County Legislative Delegation met for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The purpose of the Delegation Meeting was to hear from the public and conduct local business, including a…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Wiley Laidlaw
October 30, 2025
From garden to gourmet, Newlin’s own
Chef Wiley Laidlaw’s love for cooking began long before he ever set foot in a professional kitchen. It grew out of long summer days in his grandmother’s garde…
Fire Department breast cancer awareness shirts on sale now
October 30, 2025
The Boca Grande Fire Department is showing off their breast cancer t-shirts. Purchase the shirts at the Fire Station in support of the cause.
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EcoWatch: Are we heading for an insect apocalypse
October 30, 2025
If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into…
SW Florida Fishing: From the mountains to the flats…
October 30, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
With the cooling air temps and beautiful dry breezes blowing in from the west, fish are on the move. This fall we have already seen large schools of reds moving onto the flat…
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners address parking issues
October 28, 2025
Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is fin…