Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Opinion, Sports & Outdoors.
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Imagine Boca Grande today without the GICIA. There would be no Bike Path for residents and visitors to enjoy, no Land Conservancy protecting wildlife habitat and green space, no Gasparilla Island Conservation District Act limiting development, no Historic District preserving the charm of the downtown village, no […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO The Divine Swine barbecue fundraiser was held at the Boca Grande Lighthouse Methodist Church. Over 200 meals were prepared for the community and over $7,300 raised for Englewood Helping Hand. TEN YEARS AGO The United States Coast Guard gave BIPS a license to restore and maintain the Range Light and the 7.4-acre […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The families begin gathering on the Bayou Bridge at around 6 p.m. A small crowd grows larger as the countdown continues to an expected launch time of 6:24 p.m. for Artemis II. Florida. She almost always guarantees a superior Spring Break experience of perfect moments, no matter where you are. This Wednesday the crowd is […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Last year EcoWatch’s Easter column, “Hallelujahs and OMGs,” featured environmental problems that were strangling the environment. Now, looking back on the problems listed, it was no surprise that they are all still there, and new ones have joined the deadly march to destruction. One topic was the report that the White House just protected glyphosate, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community History, News.
The Mediterranean Revival La Hacienda in Boca Grande is the most recognizable and historic house in Boca Grande. A minor motor court enclosure will go in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, April 8 as part of its regular agenda. “The recent storms (Ian, Milton and Helene) caused serious damage to […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
At last week’s “Coffee with a Scientist” event at the Boca Grande Community Center, Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, shared with the audience the history of the laboratory which started in the Cape Haze area and how it has expanded its services and research over its 70-year history. […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Packed commission At the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Land Use meeting on Wednesday, March 25, commissioners voted 3-2 to deny a petition for a Cape Haze apartment complex that would impact wetlands. During the Land Use meeting, nearly two hours was spent on the public hearing for adoption of the ordinance to amend […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Brian Pardini found this manatee-shaped palm root a couple of weeks ago, way out past Sea Oats, and like any reasonable person dragged it all the way back to the road. It was riding around in his golf cart to “dry out” before its eventual relocation to Pennsylvania. Around town, the mysterious creature has taken […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
March leads us into our spring season. We did enjoy some spring-like weather last month, but each one should be weaker now. Spring has officially arrived, and I’m excited about all the fishing options available to us now. To me, the biggest news was that some tarpon showed up before the last big blow. They […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will unite authors, artists, performers and families for a full day celebrating creativity in all its forms. The festival will take place on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the Port Charlotte Town Center mall. This free, family-friendly event will feature a dynamic blend of […]