Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Real Estate.
Apiary Partners, owners of three properties on Gasparilla Road abutting the Boca Grande Jet Center at the Coral Creek Airport, and just north of the Coral Creek Club, have applied to Charlotte County to downzone three connected residential parcels. The action would sever 358 of the density units currently allocated to the property. Currently, the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Events, News.
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce introduced the Leadership Class of 2025 at the Fun After Five, held at Posh Pelican, last Wednesday. The Leadership Class goal is to inform participants about the community in many areas such as charity, government, law enforcement, public facilities such as parks and recreation. The members learn about each other […]
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At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel and public nuisance vessel removal grant program. The program will make local vessel removal easier. Currently, Lee and Charlotte counties are working through long lists of […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears. Working at GIWA is a case in point. Before he was hired by his long-time friend, Ron Bolton, who is executive director of GIWA, Robert […]
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Suncoast Humane Society was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield. The new program will extend existing playgroups for shelter dogs to the public, allowing potential adopters to observe and interact with dogs in a natural, social setting. Currently, Suncoast Humane Society practices daily playgroups. […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
The Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 on the lawn at the Boca Grande Community Center. Contestants must set up by 10 a.m. and bring their own tables and propane. The Chamber will provide spoons, cups, […]
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In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Withers, Clermont Oyster Bar and Lake County, to deploy two dump truckloads of recycled oyster shells to Turtle Bay in the Cape Haze Aquatic Reserve. Turtle Bay is located on Cape […]
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The Englewood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Nico B’s Food Emporium at the Placida Village shopping center on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The chamber joined staff and owners Stephanie Brocardi-Albin and Darel Albin. The take-out, which unofficially opened in summer, sits next to the Sassy Tarts bakery, and features thin-crust pizza, soups, salad bar […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed at some locations, including the beginning of the Lee County line. Lt. Mike Sawicki, who oversees Lee County Sheriff operations in Boca Grande, had submitted the work order for the signs. “The purpose of the […]
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Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting to conceal them. Inspection revealed four undersized snook and one undersized redfish. The individuals were cited for taking snook during the closed season, undersized and over the […]