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Island businesses (heart) BG recovery
December 5, 2024
Businesses not yet open are still prepping storefronts. Matt from Wrap King of North Port was out putting a “We (HEART) Boca Grande” sign on the window of J.McLauglin on Tuesday.
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New nonstop flights announced from Fort Myers, RSW
December 5, 2024
Fort Myers, RSW, has several new direct flights beginning this month from discount carriers.
The dates of service beginning are after each city.
Breeze Airways
• New Haven, Connecticut (H…
3rd Street Bistro work continues
December 5, 2024
Work continues in the renovation of the yet un-officially named 3rd Street Bistro at 210 E. Railroad Ave. There is no official word on the opening; plans for the building were approved by the …
New emergency plan adopted on Tues.
December 5, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Lee County’s plan must be revised and adopted on an ongoing …
Lee County launches flood resource
December 5, 2024
On Monday, Nov. 18, Lee County Government launched a new resource website, “Flooding Facts,” to offer information about the various types of flooding seen in Lee County in the past 10 years. The w…
Island resident thanks county commissioners at Tuesday meet
December 5, 2024
Staff singled out for recovery work here
Mary O’Bannon, special projects manager for The Gasparilla Inn & Club, attended the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning, De…
Hurricane debrief set for Tuesday
December 5, 2024
The public is invited to attend a detailed debrief presentation by the Boca Grande Fire Department regarding extensive Gasparilla Island emergency response and recovery operations during Hurricane…
No fluoride added to island water, ever
December 5, 2024
A new statewide push by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo to discourage the fluoridation of Florida water will not affect residents of Boca Grande and Cape Haze, as the water here is not flu…
Rental market quickly recovering after storm cancellations, rebooks
December 5, 2024
The season may have started a little less busy due to hurricane destruction; however, this appears to be good news for last-minute renters.
Parlsey Baldwin has had an influx of rental boo…
Island says goodbye to Kennedy-era Health Clinic Annex building
December 5, 2024
Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on November 25, marking the start of a promising new chapter for healthcare on the island. The decisio…