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Lee County adds to conservation lands
August 8, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to purchase 10 acres east of Stringfellow Road in St. James City, Pine Island, for $50,000. The land will be added to the Pine Island Flatwoods Pr…
TikTok vid influencer spurs Fust visits
August 8, 2024
A viral TikTok video is bringing visitors to see Boca Grande.
The June 19 video by a self-proclaimed Florida guide Kishia Vee, calls Boca Grande “One of the cutest beach towns in Florida.”
Ve…
Brown noddy of course, off course
August 8, 2024
No nesting birds lost during Debby; sea turtles not so lucky
There were several sea turtle nests on island that were impacted by Hurricane Debby, but the good news is that the nesting peak came…
New plans for 3rd Street Bistro at Historic Preservation Board
August 8, 2024
Addition to Banyan residence also on Preservation Board agenda Wednesday
There are two cases in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Aug. 14, including the renovati…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier closed due to Debby erosion, not sailboat
August 8, 2024
Charlotte County has closed the Boca Grande Fishing Pier due to storm damage from Hurricane Debby. While there is also a sailboat lodged off of the end of the pier, where the old railroad trestles u…
Olympian practice in Boca Grande takes gold in Paris
August 8, 2024
Gold medalist Cole Hocker captured in viral video
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Team USA’s Cole Hocker won a gold medal in the men’s 1,500-meter race at the Paris Olympics and broke an Olympic recor…
Brightly leads tour of Methodist sites in Cuba in 2025 pilgrimage
August 8, 2024
Pastor Brian Brightly is leading a group trip back to Cuba this January, in hopes of not only seeing some of the Methodist churches but looking back at some of the previous mission work of Lighthous…
The storm Debby went on and on and on
August 8, 2024
Floridians are about out-memed with hurricanes. This time around, perhaps the only original new take was the visual of a hurricane track of Florida, with the Little Debbie snack girl, superimposed a…
SW Florida Fishing: A days catch…
August 8, 2024
Capt. Brad puts you on the fish, you catch the fish, you enjoy lots of fish dinners! Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newest teacher at The Island School, Kristen Shank
August 8, 2024
With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third g…