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Work on second bridge Monday
September 19, 2024
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will be performing shoulder work on the Center Bridge.
The work will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the e…
Pier now open again
September 19, 2024
The Boca Grande Fishing pier at the north end of the island reopened. There are still permanent repairs ahead. The stuck sailboat, deposited at the end of the pier, is now easier to see.
On the Ballot: Looking at the first two proposed State Constitutional Amendments
September 19, 2024
In Florida, November’s general election will include six state constitutional amendments — changes to the laws included in the State Constitution. Four of these amendments were approved to be on the…
Downzoning of Gasparilla Road property removes 358 Cape Haze lots
September 19, 2024
Apiary Partners, owners of three properties on Gasparilla Road abutting the Boca Grande Jet Center at the Coral Creek Airport, and just north of the Coral Creek Club, have applied to Charlotte Count…
Business and Real Estate: Signs point to restoration of historic Sharp compound Hacienda
September 19, 2024
The red-tile roofed estate just north of Fifth Street known as the Hacienda, has new signs for its restoration, courtesy of its contractor, Sarasota-based Ball Construction, Inc.
Ron Marcotte of…
Lee Commissioners discuss Boca Grande parking plan status
September 19, 2024
At the regular Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass raised a Commissioner’s Item about the status of parking decisions in Boca Grande. …
Englewood Chamber new leadership class
September 19, 2024
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce introduced the Leadership Class of 2025 at the Fun After Five, held at Posh Pelican, last Wednesday. The Leadership Class goal is to inform participants about the c…
FWC eases derelict boat process
September 19, 2024
At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Back in the field serving the need for water, Robert Walker
September 19, 2024
Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears.
W…
EcoWatch: Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink
September 12, 2024
“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something. You are not here by accident of fate, alive at an a…