Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjorie Moore, and his loving parents, Raymond Joseph and Corinne Casey Moore, and his siblings Mary Lou, Ray, Jim and Bill. He is survived by his first wife and the mother […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Profiles.
Meet local cardiologist February is American Heart Month, a time when cardiovascular health moves into sharper focus. For Dr. Kenneth Pfahler, it’s a reminder of work that has shaped nearly every chapter of his professional life. Becoming a cardiologist was never about choosing the safest path. It was about choosing the one that demanded the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: This year, the Johann Fust Library Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. Library founders Roger and Louise Amory broke ground on 10th Street West in 1949 and opened the library’s doors on January 6, 1951. As the Foundation Board of Directors contemplated how best to honor this milestone year, they kept returning to […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This March, the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key will hold an event at the Range Light. The event is entitled Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande, featuring Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus, on Friday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. The duo, who are married and have a new baby, will share original […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
BY BILLY CALDWELL My buddy Toby Wiener said let’s go fishing somewhere else, so he found Cebaco Bay Sportfishing Club in Panama. Six of us, Toby, Ed, Andy, Jim, Shakey and I flew to Panama City the last week of January and the next morning we took a five hour van ride to the tiny […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The right whale Millipede, spotted in Northeast Florida in December, visited Boca Grande last weekend. It happened Friday, when Andre Lawrence, of South Gulf Cove, was out with friends and his 4-year-old son, Brantley. “I thought it was like a tree,” said Lawrence, who was fishing around the Novak Reef, about two miles out. “We […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Gulf Conservation Alliance will host its signature fundraising and awareness event, the “Evening for Conservation,” on February 28 at the Crowninshield Community House, at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is designed to elevate community understanding of GCA’s mission and to generate essential funding to support its work influencing fishery and habitat policy throughout […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Lee County DOT thanks the Boca Grande community and the many residents who voluntarily complied after receiving our letter. Many residents have removed obstructions from the right-of-way in designated parking areas. After issuing the letters in early December, DOT heard from more than 100 residents who reached out to DOT staff via email or phone […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will assist Charlotte County in cleaning out the 37 miles of canal including in the Placida, Grove City and Englewood areas. That, and electric bicycles, are on agenda for the February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. The cleanup is on the consent […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community History, Events, News.
Some were snuggled in light blankets or wraps, others wore jackets and still others found a seat in the sunshine, but everyone who attended the first History Bytes program of the 2026 season in the loggia of the Johann Fust Community Library were warmed by the fascinating and entertaining presentation by Michael P. Haymans. Haymans, […]