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Reel crime: Damficare robbers take boat tackle
July 17, 2025
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior.
The owner of the boat rents a bo…
Barrier Island Parks sets date of Light Keeper’s Open tournament
July 17, 2025
Barrier Island Parks Society has set the date for the return of the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament taking place at the Coral Creek Club on Monday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will support the o…
New AI skin cancer detection device used at Boca Grande Health Clinic
July 17, 2025
Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device cal…
The Island School, Ainger score ‘A’ on state tests
July 17, 2025
Schools of excellence
The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking.
“I’m proud to share that The Island School has once…
New Silver King at the Fire Department
July 17, 2025
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it.
The new Silver King will join t…
Methodist Church explains position after online comments
July 17, 2025
Lighthouse United Methodist Church has responded to criticism in social media that it is behind or supporting all the elements in a proposed parking plan for Boca Grande.
Peter Soderberg, Chair o…
Relief on horizon: Sea Grape bathroom build
July 17, 2025
While construction has not commenced on the Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park, there is progress. The bathroom area will be to the north end of the Sea Grape parking area at the par…
Post Office reassures box holders after termination emails
July 17, 2025
An automated email about post office box cancellations that went out last week for Boca Grande should be ignored.
All customers who have boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office will have the opportu…
Get to Homosassa, Crystal River
July 17, 2025
Children are out of school. Experience something new together.
Options are almost infinite. Of course, cost and time might be factors. We have choices locally and beyond. There are still a few sh…
Sea turtle recognition program
July 17, 2025
Charlotte County Natural Resources has launched the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the outstanding efforts of our coastal community in protecting nesting…