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Allegiant plans Trenton flights
November 20, 2025
Allegiant Travel Company this week announced 30 new nonstop routes connecting 35 cities across the country, including four new markets.
The new route here is from Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta…
Business & Real Estate
November 20, 2025
Demolition of 10th Street house on Preservation agenda
The demolition of 1000 10th St. due to hurricane damage will be the subject of the upcoming meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation…
Trim Time
November 20, 2025
Banyan Street was temporarily closed by Lee County due to the death of some of the banyan trees on the west side of the street. See our editorial.
Lee County sets team to meet over island parking
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca Grande…
Friends holds annual meeting, updates membership procedure
November 20, 2025
Friends of Boca Grande Community Center held its annual meeting this Tuesday, as they reported on the past year’s recovery from fall hurricanes. In recent years, there have been many setbacks, from…
Teacherage restoration continues
November 20, 2025
Restoration of the historic Teacherage continues, for future use as Boca Bargains. The Lee County structure was vacant from 1964, when the Boca Grande School closed until 1971, when it was conve…
Farmer’s Market returns Friday
November 20, 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…
Lee elects Pendergrass as Chairman
November 20, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as board chairman for the coming year, and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka…
GIBA holds quarterly construction update and revenue report
November 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority reported that cash tolls were up two percent and pass sales were up three percent for the 2025 fiscal year, ending Sept. 30, 2025.
At the quarterly board me…
Bridge statement reminds Charlotte County of GIBA parking neutrality
November 20, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island.
The board’s statement, sent to…