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Joseph Junkin 1939-2025

Joseph (Joe) Swan Junkin, died peacefully from pulmonary fibrosis on March 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 17, 1939, Joe lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched many around him. He was a devoted family man, accomplished executive and passionate adventurer. Joe grew up in New York and […]

OPINION: RANDY REID

Church uncertain about planning 2025 season with parking question BY RANDY REID Our community of Boca Grande is resilient, to a point. Our future as an exceptional community is uncertain. The perfect storm of construction at the Community Center, hurricane damage, loss of State Park access and a restrictive parking ordinance puts our best organizations […]

OPINION: VAN HUBBARD

Easter. Plus, we do not have a rewind if you want that photo Easter is our most significant religious holiday. It’s also a time many of our winter visitors head home. Spring’s fishing blossoms with flowers, and hungry fish and less people. We are thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice and blessed to enjoy our special piece […]

Let’s meet more often. Ham or lamb?

On a beautiful Easter weekend, there are family visits, decisions about seating and the ultimate choice, ham or lamb? To be honest, this editor is in both camps on that one. The key is to ensure that if there is ham, there must be cheese covered scalloped potatoes. The weather this week has been perfect. […]

SW Florida Fishing: The spring bite is on…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We have had another great week of fishing here in Boca Grande and are catching all sorts of different species. From the usual snook, redfish and trout along with lots of jacks, sharks, and even tarpon. Lots of white baits has started to show up and it’s got the snook fired […]

Lee-Charlotte Meeting Includes Presentation on Gasparilla Cooperation

Today’s joint meeting of Charlotte County and Lee County will be at 2 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. One item concerns coordination efforts in Boca Grande, with Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, the Boca Grande Municipal Services Unit. The agenda is HERE. Issues and agreements to be discussed include water quality, Vincent […]

Great Seashell Hunt on Wednesday at Lighthouse

Spring fun is washing ashore at Gasparilla Island! Join the Barrier Island Parks Society for its beloved annual tradition — the Great Seashell Hunt — on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. Inspired by the resourcefulness of the lighthouse keepers who once called the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse home, this […]