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Bocilla Islands Conservancy helps to keep our ecosystem in balance

The Bocilla Islands Conservancy Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Placida preserves and protects green space by acquiring land, educating residents and visitors on how to keep their environment healthy, in balance, respected, preserved, and protected.  “We attempt to keep this part of Charlotte County’s ecosystem in balance. We are an important part of the […]

Grande Rounds series off to a good start

The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off the season on November 16 with a webinar to welcome everyone back for the season. Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O., and Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll, covered what to expect as our seasonal […]

Lee County approves funding for island beach shade structure

One of the highlights of the most recent Lee County Commissioners’ meeting was the approval of numerous county beach projects, including construction of a sunshade at the beach by the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. This agreement was made with the Barrier Island Parks Society. It is still unknown as to when construction of the sunshade […]

Get your whites ready … croquet season has begun

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays or even the start of the new season. Croquet season has officially begun. After a steady year of growth, the 2021-2022 croquet season is off to a strong start with exciting play in store.  “I’m looking forward to the new […]

Historic Preservation Board questions county regarding height, historic character

New board member Peggy Stanley introduced The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board closed out the 2021 season with more questions than answers. Earl Hahn, principal zoning planner for Lee County made an announcement to start off the meeting. “The lease agreements between the county and the Boca Grande Historical Society, Boca Grande Woman’s Club and […]

Doolittle’s Raiders: Florida’s connection to Pearl Harbor

As our country observed the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this week, it’s easy to lose sight the ferocity of the bombing, the terror we felt as a nation as well as the military status of our country during that fateful time. Just coming out of World War I, also known as […]

Ah, the tales the bell ringers can tell …

By Caroline Clabaugh It is that time of the year when the constant tinkling of a little bell outside of certain stores reminds us of the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army and the smell of fresh cut Christmas trees. Somehow the kettles are always located right by the trees.  It is a season of […]