Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“It is horrifying that we have to fight our own governmentto save the environment.” Ansel Adams, Feb. 20, 1902-April 22,1984 An American landscape visionary photographer, and environmentalist, known for his black and white images of the American West where he immortalized its beauty and drama. Truer words from Ansel Adams in 1983 were never spoken. […]
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The public is invited to wear Red Sox colors and join in a Celebration of Life for Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at JetBlue Park. Greenwell, a native of Lee County who died Oct. 9 at the age of 62, enjoyed a 12-year professional baseball career with the Boston […]
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BY JAMES J. BLAHA, BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY George Eliot, famous novelist, poet, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian Era, said that “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” The love and adoration of pets on Gasparilla Island is testimony to Eliot’s assessment of why […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Adoptive ‘parents’ for nests across Gasparilla Island BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As of this week, the 2025 sea turtle nesting season for the BGSTA is down to single digits, with only six (6) incubating green turtle nests remaining. Hopefully by the time this article is printed, some of them will have hatched. We have […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at their Wednesday, Oct. 8 meeting. Lee County Planner Marysue Groth presented the house renovation projects, both of which detailed flood damaged residences that will be raised out of danger. The first case was the elevation of the Burcham residence, at 740 E. Railroad. Groth said […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Charlotte County Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2, focusing largely on clarifying its mission and strengthening communication with both the public and county commissioners. Members emphasized the committee’s role as a vehicle for citizens to voice concerns about local beaches and shorelines – concerns that can then be elevated through the […]
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Interlocal agreements with beach and shoreline funding recipients, including the Barrier Island Parks Society, were approved unanimously at the Tuesday, Oct. 7th Lee County Commissioners meeting. “It’s good to put the tourist tax dollars to work,” said Nancy MacPhee, Visitor and Convention Bureau product development manager. The agreements are between Lee County and the Barrier […]
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Nine out of 15 members were appointed to the Boca Grande Parking Panel at Tuesday’s Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting. At the Oct. 7 meeting, during commissioner appointments, Commissioner Brian Hamman appointed Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, Richard Weber and Barbara McLaughlin to the panel. Younquist owns Keylime Bistro downtown. McLaughlin and Weber were on the […]
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Sunset at South Beach Bar & Grille on Gulf Boulevard was different one evening this past week as crews were staging sand for seawall area repair. The “mountain” has been moved and the colorful Adirondack chairs are ready to be filled. Details on the renourishment here. Photo by Dusty
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A new RV resort has opened just off Gasparilla Island, offering travelers a modern, resort-style experience near Boca Grande. Cabana Bay RV Resort by Boca Grande, located at 9001 Gasparilla Rd. in Placida, sits on five acres and features 170 sites with full hookups, 100-amp service and paver pads. The gated property includes a clubhouse […]