Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Shorebird and seabird nesting season began in February and ends August 31. To help protect nesting birds, county environmentalists are beginning survey work. Florida is home to many species of shorebirds and seabirds, which nest directly on the sand of coastal beaches. Charlotte County hosts three species of shorebirds, including Wilson’s plover, the snowy plover […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Crews recently carefully pruned the banyans on Banyan Street, led by Coastline Tree and Lee County’s consultant, Rick Joyce. The pruning was to remove dead branches, and ensure that no parts of trees were in the roadway. The banyans are already recovering from fall hurricanes and salt water. Photos by Garland
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Roaring Twenties and The Jazz Age are just a few of the labels that historians have applied to this unique period of U.S. history. Although there was a depression in 1920-1921, the U.S. economy experienced significant growth during the twenties. The average income in the U.S. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Entertainment, News.
The new Gasparilla Island magazine is out. Inside, are stories on shipwrecks, native plants and the Colt revolver heir who died in Punta Gorda. At your newsstand now.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
Acclaimed author and historian Evan Thomas will deliver a compelling presentation on the complex decision to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, at 4:30pm at the Community Center of Boca Grande, promises to offer a nuanced exploration of this pivotal moment in history, […]
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The Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival returns to the island on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23. This juried and curated art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a live fine art gallery for two days, co-sponsored by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce and artist Carroll Swayze. Swayze is […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News, Police & Fire.
Possible demolition for house, outside of official Historic District A once-historic sheriff’s deputy house owned by Lee County is still unrepaired, four months after Hurricane Helene. Currently, a resident deputy and his wife are living in a recreational vehicle on the property. The county would like to build a new house there for the Lee […]
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BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR Over the last couple of weeks we saw the weather improve and water temps went from the lower 60’s to the lower 70’s in a very short time. This coincided with the full moon tides. That added to the lack of people on the water brought about some extraordinary fishing. Snook, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial, News.
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort of unspecific parking restriction scheme in Boca Grande. They did it Tuesday by leaving a discussion off the formal agenda. A few selected residents went speak on the issue of parking, seemingly representing the feelings […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
Heart disease is serious, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Making small but meaningful lifestyle changes can protect your heart and improve your overall well-being. This Heart Month, take action: Schedule a checkup, monitor your blood pressure and encourage loved ones to do the same. Know the warning signs of a heart attack […]