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Parking ordinance delayed after promise for hearing

There was no formal agenda item concerning Boca Grande parking at the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, March 18, despite county staff telling attendees last meeting that it would come back up on the 18th. “The reason we didn’t have a public meeting today [about parking in Boca Grande] is four people […]

Lemuel ‘Phil’ Woods 1932-2025

Capt. Lemuel “Phil” Woods, a lifelong sportsman, accomplished angler, avid golfer and devoted family man passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Boca Grande, FL. A Tampa native, Phil was born October 8, 1932 to Lemuel Phillips Woods, Sr. and Julia Banks Webb Woods. He spent his early years exploring the Davis Islands and […]

Frank ‘Skip’ McKean, 1929-2025

Frank H. “Skip” McKean, 95, formerly of Fox Chapel, PA, Boca Grande, FL and Castine, ME, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Born in Pittsburgh, the hospital nurses called him Skippy after a popular comic strip, and it became his lifelong nickname. Skip grew up in Edgewood […]

Spotlight: Sons in the Shadow, a new book by 

Roy H. Park Jr. In his new book, Boca Grande resident Roy H. Park Jr. has chronicled the ups and downs of being the son of a television and media baron. The book, “Sons in the Shadow” is subtitled “Surviving the Family Business as an SOB,” or Son of the Boss. Park Jr. comes to […]

Dixieland Jazz

All that Jazz featured Dixieland Jazz to a packed house at the Boca Grande Community Center with the Don Mopsick Ensemble. Don Mopsick, bass; Ed Metz, drums; Allan Vache, clarinet; Davy Jones, cornet; Herb Bruce, trombone; and Bob Leary, guitar.  Photo by Cheryl

Conversation on Navy readiness

Rear Adm. Ted LeClair spoke March 11 at the Boca Grande Men’s Club. After numerous accolades in the U.S. Navy, he is now working on the transformation of the Reserve force. He is here with Dan Hughes, at far left, and Bruce Birgbauer.                  Photo by Dusty

Island School 5th Graders highlight Bike Path Safety

March brings gorgeous weather and increased users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun experience for all users, the GICIA has once again partnered with The Island School’s fifth graders in a project planned to heighten safety awareness in a fun and creative way.  This week, the GICIA installed the […]