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February 5, 2026
The right whale Millipede, spotted in Northeast Florida in December, visited Boca Grande last weekend. It happened Friday, when Andre Lawrence, of South Gulf Cove, was out with friends and his 4-…

February 5, 2026
The Gulf Conservation Alliance will host its signature fundraising and awareness event, the “Evening for Conservation,” on February 28 at the Crowninshield Community House, at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This…

February 5, 2026
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will assist Charlotte County in cleaning out the 37 miles of canal including in the Placida, Grove City and Englewood areas. That, and electric bicycles, ar…

February 5, 2026
Although it was again too chilly on Tuesday to have coffee outdoors at the Boca Grande Community Center before the second “Coffee with a Scientist” presentation of the 2026 series, the auditorium wa…

February 5, 2026
Erosion from weekend storms washed out some of the bank at the 5th Street Beach Access. Lee County quickly replaced the sand that had washed away under the steps and this access point is now open on…

February 5, 2026
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In…

February 5, 2026
Above, John Dal Santo on site at Coral Creek Club Chasing perfection can be a fool’s errand, especially on the golf course. Yet it doesn’t stop avid golfers, and even beginners, from seeking it t…

February 2, 2026
Updated: Now open as of Tuesday, Feb. 3… The 5th Street Beach Access ramp in Boca Grande is temporarily closed while Lee County Parks & Recreation staff tends to sand-restoration at th…

January 29, 2026
Pictured here, a working hydrant tested after Hurricane Milton. The Gasparilla Island Water Association expect to have new replacement fire hydrants delivered to the island this week. There are arou…

January 29, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic wrapped up week one on Friday, Jan. 23 with finals for the 70+ Mixed Doubles division. Jane Shanley and John Medgyesy took home the championship glasses with Wal…