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Alison Brown brings ‘Sun and Water’ and bluegrass warmth to Crowninshield
November 13, 2025
Musician and entrepreneur here
Grammy-winning banjoist, composer and label founder Alison Brown returns to the stage next Friday, Nov. 21, with two performances at the Crowninshield Community Hou…
Parishioner will share story of 11 years on the oceans
November 13, 2025
Kimberly Lovo, parishioner at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, is speaking next week at the Women’s Club breakfast about the 11 years she spent living on a boat with her family sailing across the Paci…
Farmer’s Market returns Nov. 21
November 13, 2025
The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
Charlotte passes resolution asking for mediation with Lee County
November 13, 2025
The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to initiate conflict-resolution procedures with Lee County relating to parking restrictions in Boca Grande.
The resolution…
Electrical issue forces emergency GIBA bridge fix
November 13, 2025
Coast Guard approval required; work completed Wednesday
While performing preparations for the armoring near the GIBA maintenance building, staff discovered that the main underground electrical co…
Kick off the season at Boca Grande Art Center
November 13, 2025
Above, art by Rae Medgyesy Photo submitted
Kick off the holiday season with Deck the Walls and More, Boca Grande Art Center’s annual Fall Show celebrating the magic of small-scale art. This fest…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Melissa Pell Loughlin
November 13, 2025
An alliance of art and community
For more than 30 years, artist and gallery owner Melissa Loughlin has balanced creating, teaching and representing artists around the world. A longtime exhibiting…
COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD
November 13, 2025
It is good to be able to share memories of service to our country with others that understand
I was blessed to be able to participate in our Veterans Day celebrations. When I wrapped up my tour o…
K-9 Birdie visits The Island School
November 13, 2025
Lee County Deputy Barrs and his K-9 partner Birdie paid The Island School a visit on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Birdie is a Labrador, and her primary duty is to search for weapons on school campuses. She is…
EcoWatch: Shop for cruelty-free products this holiday
November 13, 2025
“Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is – whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. We cannot have peace among men whose…