Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
An engineering firm has applied for preliminary permitting for conversion and construction of Amory Chapel in the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island. The goal is to convert the chapel into an open-air museum dedicated to the history of African Americans on the island, said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
At its Tuesday, Oct. 28 meeting, the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will again take up the topic of Boca Grande parking. The open discussion appears on the commission’s regular agenda, at 9 a.m. At its October 14 Charlotte County Commissioners meeting, residents pressed the board to take some legal action regarding Lee County’s […]
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Property owners in Municipal Service Benefit Units and Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU/TU) can sign up for informational emails about their units. Emails will contain information about advisory board meetings, meeting minutes, annual reports, work programs and more. To sign up to receive emails, visit the MSBU/TU page on the county website at charlottecountyfl.gov/msbu-mstu and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Last weekend, even on Sunday, Lee County was out and about on the island putting up new parking signs. Yes, on Sunday. We’re scratching our heads as to when we last saw a government officer out on a Saturday and Sunday, except for emergency crews, parks, sheriff and during hurricane recovery. Certainly, the signs were […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Uncategorized.
As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of the street for permits, and another side as 3-hour. “We are concerned that our entire front entry will be completely blocked,” […]
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The Lee County Sheriff’s office reported two animal disturbances in recent reports. There was an animal disturbance in the 700 block of Gulf Boulevard on October 2. There was also an animal disturbance at Carrick Bend Lane on October 4; both animals were gone on arrival.
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
As residents return for the season, Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Lt. Mike Sawicki reminds residents that out-of-the-box security camera systems, particularly for the front door and docks, are very helpful in crime prevention. “They solve a lot of problems, and get a lot of convictions,” Sawicki said. Technology has advanced so quickly that systems that […]
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On Tuesday Oct. 21, at their regular meeting, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will review continued expenses for storm cleanup and storm cleanup trash monitoring in the amount of $9,197,673.48. The Board originally approved emergency purchase orders on November 5, 2024, under Section 3.4 of Lee County Procurement Ordinance No. 23-21. The initial […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Police & Fire.
The original sheriff house is believed to have been moved from the block at 1st Street and Gilchrist Avenue, donated by the Hammond family for the benefit of the island. There are two similar houses at 121 and 125 1st St. W. The Boca Grande Historical Society was not able to find a record of […]
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Editor’s Note: This story was updated Friday, Oct. 17 to reflect comments from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Signage related to the new parking ordinance is beginning to be installed across Gasparilla Island, including near the Gasparilla Island State Park. A Lee County crew was out at the south end of the island on Belcher […]