Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO The north end of the island and town were undergoing road construction and detours as sidewalk improvement, sewer improvement and a manual bridge lift was being tested. TEN YEARS AGO All four age levels of the Englewood Cats Cheer teams competed in the Peace River Cheer Competition and brought home a first-place […]
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 Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
May your Halloweenbe scarier than what’s actually going on in this country. A meme often shared around the country Welcome to Halloween 2025, which has turned from a one-night celebration into a month long decorating and party holiday. This year is expected to be one of the highest spending days in the history of its […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from around Florida and the Southeastern states will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. The festival takes place under large shade trees where plant vendors will be spread out on […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Lee County has created an email address for questions about the new Boca Grande parking regulations. It is BocaGrandeParkingCommittee@leegov.com. The email address came about after merchants and residents were concerned that signs, including a “By Permit Only” resident sign, had gone up across the island before parking permits were ready or even announced. Potential fines […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
This upcoming season marks the beginning of the Johann Fust Library Foundation’s milestone 75th year, and the 2025-2026 Literary Series offers the community the opportunity to see and hear exceptional authors and speakers. Most of these events are free to attend, with only two exceptions. Additionally, in honor of its 75th Anniversary, the foundation has […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
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 […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
The 2025 Florida International Air Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Punta Gorda Airport. See FloridaAirShow.com
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 […]