Category: Real Estate

Cottage raising and Sharp Hacienda approvals

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its Wednesday, April 8 meeting, including a garage for the Sharp house La Hacienda, and a 1930s cottage on Tarpon Avenue. ...

Iacocca-era special still runs

March 26, 2026
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

A relic of the Lee Iacocca era visited the island last week with a 1991 convertible Dodge Shadow. The car was also known as the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance America. The car is maintained...

Apple in China the subject of Patrick McGee talk

The Friends of Boca Grande is proud to host investigative journalist and author Patrick McGee on March 24, 2026, for a presentation of his critically acclaimed book, “Apple in China: The Capture...

Business & Real Estate: Beach renourishment, redevelopment on agenda

The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle in Port...

Businesses expand in Wellen

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

Two new tenants expanding in Wellen Park are Sassy Tarts! which has a bakery and restaurant in Placida, and the James Griffith Salon, with locations in Boca Grande at the Inn, and in Sarasota and...

Board approves Boca Grande Preschool design, raising for modern Shore Lane cottage

At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved three projects, including the renovation of a house by noted Sarasota School architect Carl Abbott. The full board...

Preservation Board reviews Boca Grande Preschool, Shore Lane modern

Next Wednesday, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will review two projects, as well as hear details about the flood-damaged Amory Chapel at Gasparilla Island State Park. One...

Preservation Board meets to discuss Amory Chapel and Preschool

January 29, 2026
Garland Pollard
News, Real Estate

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2026 to review a number of cases, including the new location for the Boca Grande Preschool and repairs to the Amory...

Clearing up house land titles from 1927’s Boca Grande Associates

January 29, 2026
Garland Pollard
News, Real Estate

A number of island residents along the beachfront and Gilchrist area have filed a suit against a defunct Boca Grande corporation to clear up their property titles. An “Affidavit of Diligent...

Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues

January 22, 2026
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs through March 13, barring any unforeseen setbacks. As is typical, approximately 2,000 bills are introduced, with only about 200...