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Editor’s Note: The paper did not have room for the full comments during the meeting. The longer version is below. Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parking plan for Boca Grande during the regular Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “[Structured parking for Boca Grande] is an item that has been around […]
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Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist Evan Thomas is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas takes us on the “Road to Surrender,” a historical narrative behind the dropping of the atomic bomb. Go to friendsofbocagrande.org/events/.
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Heart disease is serious, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Making small but meaningful lifestyle changes can protect your heart and improve your overall well-being. This Heart Month, take action: Schedule a checkup, monitor your blood pressure and encourage loved ones to do the same. Know the warning signs of a heart attack […]
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Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics for the University of Illinois, spoke to the Boca Grande Men’s Club on Thursday, Feb. 13. He is pictured here with Secretary Sam Skinner, at left, a graduate of Illinois, and Stan Ikenberry, at right, who served as president of the University from 1979-1995. […]
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The walking path is officially OPEN! Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch of the Bike Path by the end of February. Be aware that sand may be on the pavement while work is underway, and heavy […]
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BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and unique plant and flower presentation by noted photographer and botanical artist Laurie Tennent. Inspired by her photographer dad and her painter mother, […]
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Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the breezy elegance of island chic. Mark your calendars for Monday, April 7, 2025, and join us at the Boca Bay Pass Club from […]
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Legacy property on island Boca Grande Real Estate has listed the historic Whidden’s Marina, one of Boca Grande’s oldest marinas, for $17.5 million. This waterfront property is situated on 0.94 acres of land with all docks and slips (both wet and dry), multiple structures and buildings. It is zoned as marina commercial. “The Whiddens have […]
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New location is only temporary; school will move back on island BY THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL Founded in 1989 with the mission of offering a rich learning environment to the young children of families who work or live in Boca Grande, the Boca Grande Preschool – like its students – is thriving. The growth of […]
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Work at Wheeler Road Community Park is progressing, though there is no firm date for reopening. New turf is being delivered to the site as of Thursday, Feb. 13, and then will be put in place. The sod area will be cordoned off temporarily to allow for unimpeded growth and restoration of the park’s field. […]