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The Charlotte County Tourist Development Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Event Development Program. The application is available online at pureflorida.com. Applicants must give a brief presentation to the TDC as part of the application process. The EDP provides reimbursable funding to support the creation of new events taking place during low or shoulder […]
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There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee County has added multiple January dates. Applications for Zone “A” Resident decals, Zone “C” Island Employee and Volunteer decals, and Zone “D” House Guest placards can […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St. Attending for the committee were Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy, Becky Paterson, Barbara Wickwire, Peggy Stanley and Chairman Bill Caldwell. The house is a large, sprawling Spanish style compound fronting on the Gulf at the end […]
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A man was arrested for disorderly intoxication in a public place at the Pink Elephant last Saturday evening, Dec. 6. Around 5:30 p.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pink Elephant at 491 Bayou Ave. in reference to a disturbance, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office official police […]
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‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items from the Lee County right-of-way. “Per direction from the Board of County Commissioners, staff sent letters to any property owner with identified right-of-way encroachments, requesting that these items […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility had completed the final pour of concrete for two new concrete tanks and an elevated platform. TEN YEARS AGO Bayne Stevenson hosted the annual sandcastle party for The Island School children at his island home. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was teasing the island with an announcement of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Christmas is on, even at the Baby Publix, where The Salvation Army is out with a red bucket crew. We thank our friends at Publix for allowing them to ring the bell, and the couples, many retired, who are volunteering. A ringer couple told us they got one of their best donations after a simple […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Crescent Beach Family Park improvements for damages sustained by Hurricane Ian. Lynn Hall Memorial Park: The $6 million contract awarded to Wright Construction Group, Inc. includes replacing some ADA-accessible boardwalks and three 625-square-foot picnic shelters with grills, […]
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Series takes serious look at mysteries A discussion of the mystery “Snow,” written by award-winning Irish author John Banville, will kick off the 2025-26 season of the Sleuths Book Club on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All are welcome to join the group at 2 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium. “Snow tells the story of a […]
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Editor’s note: Amanda Cochran, who ran previously for the seat of the late Mike Greenwell, has announced that she will run again. Lee County District 5 covers rural areas including Alva, where Cochran is owner of Re/Max River & Ranch. BY AMANDA COCHRAN, DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE Today, I officially filed for the Lee County District […]