Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Florida Lighthouse Day was celebrated last Saturday. The volunteers at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum were busy at work. Shown at top, Wendy Hogan & Judy Morgan showing off their unique lighthouses for purchase and at right, Jeff McCann who was our tour guide at the top. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane appointed Bruce Kenan to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at the Tuesday, April 7 Lee County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting. Additionally, Ruane reappointed Misty Nichols to the Parks and Recreation Services board for the Boca Grande planning district. Also, the Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Boca Grande community for the generous support it showed at the 5th Annual Dogs for Dogs fundraiser held on March 28, 2026. We also would like to thank the very talented Green Flash Band for providing outstanding […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Spring fishing is peaking and our weather will continue to heat up. This is the short window to enjoy our transitional fishing. It was a colder winter and the fish are hungry. Summer’s heat will overtake us soon. The baitfish are hard to catch for many of us, so it’s not easy for the fish […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO The Parsonage at the Lighthouse Methodist Church had completed its renovations and “lifting.” TEN YEARS AGO Island Art Days was held on Park Avenue. Artists and vendors filled the parking lots with their wares and artwork. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Lee County Sheriff’s office held a public demonstration at the Wheeler Road ballfield. […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This midweek morning, a northeast breeze blows in Southwest Florida. The wind can best be described as delicious with a temperature at 67 degrees. It is cool but not cold. This is an opinion section, so the statement that the breeze is “delicious” is purely a personal perspective. It is perhaps an uncontroversial perspective, however. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Capt. John Spinks, best known as Capt. ‘Tater’ Spinks, died March 8, 2026. Born Jan. 1, 1947, he was a long-time Boca Grande fishing captain. Tater’s life will be celebrated from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at Rotonda Golf and Country Club – The Hills, 100 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Profiles.
New owner of Courtyard Hair Courtyard Hair Etc on the north end of Gasparilla Island will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, and new owner Sara Faella aims to remain true to the Boca Grande institution’s roots. Faella is originally from Rhode Island, where she owned three salons and worked as a professional hair and […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Events, News.
Easter is early this year, and all of the island traditions are scheduled and underway for the busy weekend ahead. Easter weekend begins on Good Friday with Stations of the Cross at noon. The stations begin in the courtyard of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, traveling through the downtown area of Boca Grande with […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The Bradenton Fire Department responded to a request from Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, to borrow one of their fire trucks. On Wednesday, a crew brought a Pierce 107 ladder truck, which is the fire equipment for which the Friends of B.G.F.D. are currently soliciting funds. The island urgently needs to replace our […]