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The GICIA helps CCA deploy 40 tons of oysters in Turtle Bay

In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Withers, Clermont Oyster Bar and Lake County, to deploy two dump truckloads of recycled oyster shells to Turtle Bay in the Cape Haze Aquatic Reserve. Turtle Bay is located on Cape […]

Business and Real Estate: River cruise ships return to Charlotte Harbor

American Cruise Lines, often seen passing by Gasparilla Island last year, will return after a successful season in 2023-24.  This eight-day cruise stops in St. Petersburg, Marco Island, Key West and Punta Gorda. The first trip of the season is Thanksgiving week, and they continue through mid-March. Around day five and six of the trip […]

New golf cart signs on Gasparilla streets

Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed at some locations, including the beginning of the Lee County line. Lt. Mike Sawicki, who oversees Lee County Sheriff operations in Boca Grande, had submitted the work order for the signs.  “The purpose of the […]

Briefly: Fish & Wildlife reports

Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting to conceal them. Inspection revealed four undersized snook and one undersized redfish. The individuals were cited for taking snook during the closed season, undersized and over the […]

Charlotte scam warning

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning residents about a recent surge in spam emails impersonating county staff members. These fraudulent emails appear to come from addresses that closely resemble those of legitimate county staff. Please note that the department will never ask for personal or financial information via email.

Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election 

Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens to check their registration online immediately. They’re also reminding voters that Florida voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.  “We are urging folks to go on the website,” said Leah Valenti, Charlotte County’s Supervisor of Elections. She […]

Preservation Board approves Tesla array, cottage renovation

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously approved four projects at their Sept. 11, 2024 meeting, including two Tesla solar projects. Present were members Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Becky Paterson and Chair Bill Caldwell.  The first request was to legitimize a black chain link fence at 1771 17th St. E. The fence was […]

Solar roofs and renovations to historic cottage slated

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10 a.m. on September 11, to consider four items, including two solar panel installations in the historic district. The cases include the Sackett house, 291 Gilchrist Ave., with new roof mounted solar panel arrays and the Soderberg house, 255 Whiskey Row. In each case, the solar […]