Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Police & Fire.
The second newest addition to the BGFD fleet, after the new Silver King (see story here) is the 3,000-gallon tanker shown above. This was purchased by the department to supplement fire hydrants, especially during emergencies such as hurricanes. At bottom left is the Black Tip ladder truck. On the right corner is the Hammerhead ladder […]
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Skin cancer is one of the most common – and treatable – types of cancer when detected early. To promote early detection, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has introduced a handheld diagnostic device called the DermaSensor to help assess suspicious skin lesions more quickly and accurately as part of routine patient care. The DermaSensor uses […]
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All three shifts of the Boca Grande Fire Department went out on the water for training last Wednesday, July 2. There were also crews from Charlotte County Fire, as well as Medical Director Dr. Dan O’Leary. “We just wanted to do some out-of-the-box EMS training,” said Chief C.W. Blosser. Also present were the Aeromed Air […]
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While we don’t have any official word on the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, last week we did catch a glimpse of the interior layout through a hole in the window coverings. New counters appeared last week inside the lobby, and this week light bulbs were ready for installation. Our most recent update […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Uncategorized.
The Surfrider Foundation, which advocates for the public use and safety of beaches across the world, has spoken out about the potential closure of public Gasparilla Island beach parking by Lee County. “We urge the Lee County Commissioners to prioritize public parking solutions rather than restrictions in order to facilitate meaningful public access to beaches,” […]
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A new web petition effort supports keeping Boca Grande parking open to the public. At a recent county meeting, supporters of a change to parking regulations presented their own petition of over 1,000 names to county commissioners on June 17. The link to that petition effort is below. The new public petition reads, “Boca Grande’s […]
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As the weather heats up, stop in to the cool shops and spend some time checking out the seasonal merchandise available. Shown above: Drea at Boca Grande Outfitters shows off some great t-shirt options they offer. Kenzie was repping some attire from The Tide and showing off the great sale items in their lobby. Stop […]
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Friends of Boca Grande announced the appointment of Martina Long as their new program director this Monday. Long has a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector and an extensive background in both event management and the performing arts. Prior to joining Friends of Boca Grande, she served as operations manager for United Arts Collier, […]
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A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, June 30. “We are disappointed,” said Chief C.W. Blosser, reached Tuesday. “We had to get that signature, and we didn’t get it.” Last week, the item overwhelmingly passed in both the House […]
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The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921 reopened officially today. Portable toilets are available on site for public use. The county said that patrons are advised to use caution as fenced off areas that include the pier and pier approach walkway remain closed […]