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Mid-Century Modern house updates approved by Preservation Board
July 11, 2025
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…
Boca Grande hosts marine safety drills
July 11, 2025
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…
California’s Surfrider Foundation urges Lee County to ‘prioritize public parking solutions’ in Boca Grande
July 10, 2025
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…
Sunseeker purchase announced by Blackstone; company adds to Charlotte investments
July 7, 2025
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…
Coast Guard rescue west of Sanibel
July 2, 2025
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…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier: Kayak Launch and Parking Open
June 30, 2025
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…
Briefly: South Gulf Cove Lock Independence Holiday Hours
June 27, 2025
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…
Boca Grande Chamber asks for input from off island visitors in beach survey
June 19, 2025
The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce has released a new visitor survey called “Off Island Visitors.” It comes in the wake of a new ordinance that would restrict parking on the island to two hours for…
Details of proposed Boca Grande parking restrictions
June 19, 2025
A new draft ordinance would remove public beach access parking from all of Boca Grande, except for the Gasparilla Island State Parks, and institute a two-hour limit for business customers. The ordin…
Briefs: Blue barrels end; assist Engelwood Helping Hand
May 22, 2025
The last day of the blue food barrels for Boca Grande on island was Monday, May 19. Jane Caple thanks all for their support for the homeless in Englewood through Englewood Helping Hand.
During t…