Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a shark bite last Saturday night.
Chief C.W. Blosser said that fire and EMS responded on Saturday night to a 10:55 p.m. 911 call to “re…
Recent video from Dusty Hopkins of the beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park. This project, which protects the south end of the island, was delayed from spring 2025. The project, which…
State Rep. Danny Nix joined scientists, conservationists, and community leaders July 22 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Aquaculture Research Park to present a $250,000 check in support of…
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bi…
Firefighters Martinez, Steyer, District Chief Knowles and and Lt. Hutchison with a patient.
All three shifts of the Boca Grande Fire Department went out on the water for training last Wednesday…
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee Count…
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate have agreed to acquire Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor from Alle…
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued 2 children and 3 adults, today after their 28-foot vessel became disabled, 30 miles west of Sanibel Island.
No injuries were reported…
The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921 reopened officially today.
Portable toilets are available on site for pu…
The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Friday, July 4, to accommodate increased holiday boating traffic. Normal operational hours will resume 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturd…
