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Reckless irrigation usage on island results in drastic water shortage
April 25, 2025
Overuse for irrigation this week has resulted in a low pressure for water on the island.
“We had about 30 percent chance of running out of water,” said Ron Bolton, executive director of Gasparill…
Lee-Charlotte Meeting Includes Presentation on Gasparilla Cooperation
April 15, 2025
Today’s joint meeting of Charlotte County and Lee County will be at 2 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. One item concerns coordination efforts in Boca Grande, with Gasp…
Video: Boca Grande businesses, churches and residents address new parking resolution
April 2, 2025
On Tuesday, Lee County moved forward with a new ordinance that would restrict public parking in Boca Grande. It took up 164 minutes of discussion time, almost three hours.
The ordinance would lim…
Details on Proposed Boca Grande Ordinance Restricting Beach, Downtown & Church Parking
March 30, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, there will be the first hearing of a new ordinance at the Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting, set for 9:30 a.m. at 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, 33901. The ordinan…
Lucky Dog
March 13, 2025
Jane Ringer of the Boca Grande Camera Club had some fun with O’Winnie, ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The club meets regularly during season to share ideas, critique photos and hear speakers. The Bea…
2025 draft version of Parking on Gasparilla Island
March 7, 2025
A PDF version of the draft ordinance from February 2025 that has been circulating on Gasparilla Island.
Boca Grande Parking Ordinance DraftDownload
FPL survey drones in area for next five days
January 31, 2025
FPL drone operations near Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. FPL Photo.
Many on island have received calls from Florida Power & Light that there will be survey drones in the Gasparilla Island…
Hearings today on septic to sewer conversion for Palm Island Estates
January 28, 2025
Today, the Florida Public Service Commission is holding hearings regarding a proposed septic to sewer conversion for Palm Island Estates. The hearings are available online, but are also being held a…
Lee County reopens some beach access
January 14, 2025
Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have reopened on Gasparilla Island. The beach access points, part of Lee County Parks & Recreation, were closed after Hurricanes Hel…
Range Light now open to visitors; safe to climb after inspections by engineers
January 11, 2025
After hurricanes this fall, Barrier Island Parks Society has been working to prepare the Range Light and surrounding areas for visitors. Those repairs include the irrigation system, pavers and soil…