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Churches on Gilchrist have released statements in the wake of discussions about restrictions on island parking. Peter Soderberg, chair of the church council of Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, issued the following statement Wednesday: “It is with great frustration and deep concern that once again our three churches have to defend ourselves against […]
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The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss the preservation and restoration plans for the historic Placida Bunkhouse. The meeting will address ongoing efforts to stabilize the structure, potential restoration options, and the financial implications of various proposals. It is currently at the entrance to […]
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Lee County has reopened the dog park, tennis courts and restrooms at Wheeler Road Community Park, which had been mobilized for use to help Gasparilla Island’s recovery from Hurricane Milton. “Lee County thanks Boca Grande residents for their patience these past months as the county wrapped up its Hurricane Milton operations,” wrote Communications Director Betsy […]
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Englewood Helping Hand (EHH) needs your non-perishable food donations to assist individuals in need in Englewood. Deliveries are made to the food pantry weekly. EHH’s Blue Barrels are back in downtown Boca Grande in front of the post office, Crews Bank, and the Lighthouse Methodist Church. EHH has almost doubled its client traffic and increased […]
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The Galway Girl, a former U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility, or LCI, was near the causeway Saturday before last cleaning up the sailboat that had been lodged near the Placida Fishing Pier. The vessel was refitted before Hurricane Ian, and came here to support disaster cleanup. The vessel is owned by O’Sullivan Marine Equipment. Their […]
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On Tuesday, Kelli Carpenter was out on Park Avenue, taking down the Boca Grande Preschool sign. They are in the midst of a temporary move to Grove City in March. Once there, they will be preparing for a return to the island, but elsewhere. The group is also prepping for its April 7 Annual Beach […]
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The Board of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) met Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a quarterly report on bridge operations and upcoming remediation work. “We’ve made excellent progress in hurricane repairs,” said Executive Director Kathy Banson. January 2025 traffic was up two percent from last January 2024 and revenue was up two percent as well, […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE Imagine having a great time eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction, and checking out the bargains and books at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. Now imagine that all that fun benefits charities that serve local women and children in need. No need to imagine. It’s all true. […]
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“Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” – James Taylor Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry […]
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Dusty Hopkins knows how to tell a good story. It is one of the things that makes him a natural as the owner and publisher of the iconic Boca Grande newspaper, the “Boca Beacon.” Dusty was the guest speaker at this week’s History Bytes, sponsored by the Boca Grande Historical Society and hosted by the […]