Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
This weekend, enforcement begins regarding the Boca Grande Parking ordinance, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “An electronic signboard is being installed Thursday at the county line letting visitors and residents know that the new parking laws are in effect,” said Todd Olmer, public affairs captain for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “When deputies […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Charlotte Commissioners asked for a joint meeting between Lee County and Charlotte County to be held in Boca Grande to resolve an ongoing parking disagreement. They still have not yet set a date. County Administrator Hector Flores reported that he has yet to hear back about the […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have shaped how scientists – and policymakers – understand and protect coastal ecosystems. A professor and director of the Coastlines and Oceans Division of the Institute of Environment […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Sunsets of Boca Grande opened its doors where Fresh Produce used be located. TEN YEARS AGO The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announced that it had met its cash goal to restore the Mercabo site. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The BG Historical Society hosted its annual trip to Useppa Island. Participants enjoyed […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This week, protest came to Boca Grande over Minneapolis and ICE. Those who saw it on social media and are reading about it today will have different opinions. Ask anyone their thoughts, and you will get as many answers as there are people to ask. National issues are far beyond our weekly scope. The only […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Cuteness on overload! This baby racoon was rescued from the road near Kappy’s Island Shoppe. A good samaritan from the Boca Grande Club, Nickolas Boudin, rescued the raccoon from the middle of the road. Photos by Caroline and Brandy
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
One More Time … Susan Shaffer’s encaustic monotype “Forest” recently received a Merit Award at the Venice Art Center’s juried exhibition, Colors in Motion – marking her second ribbon of the season. The exhibition runs through Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave., Venice. A Founding Member of the Boca Grande […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
This is a good time to be living in Florida, except if you’re unlucky enough to be living in the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola, where residents were greeted with two inches of snow and cold weather. Recent reports now show that Orlando will face freeze warnings Sunday and Monday mornings, with temperatures as low as […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Hot redfish on a cold day… BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Just like the rest of the country the chilly weather has arrived in southwest Florida this week. But don’t let these cooler temperatures discourage you from getting out on the water, the fish are still biting! These temperatures have put the redfish on the move […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
A group of around 120 Boca Grande residents gathered at Sam Murphy Park on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 to support democracy and protest the violence in Minneapolis. The protest was organized in less than 24 hours, and word of the demonstration was spread through text messages throughout the island. Text invitations emphasized that people of […]