Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Every year we celebrate Doctor’s Day and Nurses Week, but there’s one more recognition event that’s just as important. Administrative Professionals Day is April 24th this year and I want to be sure to bring special attention to three incredibly special members of the Boca Grande Health […]
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The Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position with term ending Oct. 31, 2025. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Safety Department, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982; call (941) 833-5610 or […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Sports & Outdoors.
To the Editor: As Joni Mitchell sang “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” My eyes could not believe the likes of the building plans for the Island located longitude and latitude as the Tropics. Everyone, beachfront and natives alike, were so very proud and protective of the abundance of the flora and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial, Sports & Outdoors.
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday April 16, 2024 to award design contracts for the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and nearby Lynn Hall Memorial Park, both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022. Each contract was negotiated through a competitive process. Each will be funded through the Federal […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Earth Day is Monday, April 22 this year. This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which casts a spotlight on the issue of plastic pollution. Organizers are calling for a 60-percent reduction in plastic production by 2040. Locally, there are a number of events. Cedar Point Environmental Park will have an assortment of speakers and […]
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When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to use best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission consulted a number of external partners, including charter captains and Salt Strong and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, to create a comprehensive list of best fishing practices to guide anglers looking […]
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The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “Island Championships” this past Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse lagoon. Racing conditions were great, though mixed, with a Northwest breeze followed by a Southeast breeze. The club races remote controlled Laser sailboats, which are one quarter size. Several qualifying races were run creating […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Police & Fire.
Charlotte County elected officials and representatives gathered at the community center on Wednesday, April 17 for a townhall meeting to discuss topics of concern submitted by Gasparilla Island citizens and organizations. The main topic of concern was a lack of mutual aid between Charlotte and Lee counties emergency response services. “This is really an opportunity […]
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Tidal shelf planted with red mangroves; view will be softenend to hide seawall BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION & IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Board of Directors recently approved a new phase of restoration for Mercabo Cove. This phase will build upon previous efforts to improve water quality, enhance habitat, reduce […]