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Moonshine takes second place Boca Blue took first place at the 11th Annual Red Gill Tarpon Tournament last Sunday, May 25. Red Gill is hosted by William Woodroffe and benefits the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. “It was a beautiful day in Boca Grande Pass on Memorial Day weekend,” Woodroffe said. “It was extra special that […]
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Lee County is currently working on an ordinance revising parking regulations in Boca Grande. While there is a draft version circulating on island, the county was not ready to share a new version at this time. “The Board gave staff direction to present amendments to the parking ordinance during the month of August,” said Betsy […]
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On the agenda for the next Lee County Commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3 is the item to approve the contract to renovate Wheeler Road Community Park. Item Number 19 on the consent agenda approves a contract amendment with Stultz, Inc., to renovate the park’s tennis and pickleball courts for $1,708,472.83. The […]
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The adoption hearing for the Harbor Village project (TCP-24-03, PAL-24-04, PD-24-14) has been rescheduled to the July 22 Charlotte County Commission Regular & Land Use meeting. A sign of the rescheduled adoption hearing date will be posted on the subject property at least 15 days before the hearing. Additionally, a postcard of the rescheduled adopted […]
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Sean Sawicki, son of Lt. Mike Sawicki Sean Sawicki graduated from Lemon Bay High School. Sean was raised on Captiva and his family moved there when he was 14 months old. His dad, Mike Sawicki, is the Lieutenant with the LCSO. The Sawicki family has lived in Boca for about a year and a half. […]
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Parsley Baldwin is officially back in their West 4th St. location. Shown here are Christi Legere (left) and Casey Alderman in front of the newly renovated offices located at 428 W. 4th St. Stop in and say hi today. Photo by Matt
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Restrictions on beach parking will affect livelihoods BY BART DESTEFANO,SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILL I am writing in response to the proposed restricted parking measures in Boca Grande. While I understand the desire for order and safety, these proposals raise deeper concerns that deserve honest discussion. Let’s be clear: the beaches are public. They do […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Mote Marine Laboratory installed “living docks” in the canals to study the efficiency of filter-feeding organisms. TEN YEARS AGO The United Methodist Church got a new pastor, Rev. Matthew Williams, who came from Valley, Alabama. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO GICIA announced a master landscape plan for bike path. The new planting program would […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“The single biggest threat to our planet is the destruction of habitat and along the way loss of precious wildlife. We need to reach a balance where people, habitatand wildlife can co-existIf we don’t everyone loses … one day.” Steve Irwin, famous Australian wildlife conservationist and advocate for protection of endangered species If the Florida […]
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The Charlotte County Economic Development Office, in collaboration with the Florida SBDC at FGCU, will host a free, 90-minute interactive workshop on AI for business. Designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this in-person event will be held at 18501 Murdock Circle. For information, contact Maria Vastola at 941-764-4942 or maria.vastola@charlottecountyfl.gov.