The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet Sept. 10, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church for its monthly meeting. The only item on the agenda is the Ghriskey Remodel, at 731 Palm Ave…
RSW, the Southwest Florida International Airport, has a number of new flights beginning this fall.
Allegiant Air will launch three new nonstop routes with its new service to Fort Myers:
• Alle…
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce second annual Big Mouth Chili Challenge is set for Saturday, Nov. 15, right after the Grande Firehouse 5K.
“We figured everyone was going to be out here f…
On Sunday morning, Aug. 24, a possible jewelry theft was reported from the Boca Grande Resort on the north end of Gasparilla Island, according to a Charlotte County police report.
The caller told…
Gulf Boulevard flooded near the Range Light earlier this week with about 1.8” of rain on Tuesday. Expect hot, humid days with thunderstorms or heavy showers each afternoon. Rain chances climb from s…
Just leaf it there for now, please! Above, a crew was out Wednesday at the entrance to South Boca Bay to install a tree. At right, another tree installation on 4th Street, also on Wednesday…
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island communities.
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND P…
In advance of the Labor Day weekend, and in the wake of a social media backlash over Boca Grande parking, traffic so far this month is about even with last year at this time.
“With five days lef…
The directional sign outside of South Beach Bar & Grille that was lost and then replaced after last year’s hurricanes. South Beach is open daily.
Photo by Garland
Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment program for the beach there. Work is expected to be complete this September.
Photo by Dusty
