Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO October breast cancer awareness month was highlighted with a personal story from Kathy James and her battle and survival with breast cancer. TEN YEARS AGO Natalie Spurgeon competed in the Special Olympics and earned two gold medals. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO A cottage on 12 Street West had been used for fire department […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
We are in a surreal movie when the Lee Commission, meeting one and a half hours away in Fort Myers, is pondering about when people can park for church. But that’s where we are with Boca Grande in this reality show called “Gasparilla Island.” In a 15-member Boca Grande Parking Committee, we have already had […]
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Lee County has published a summary of the changes to the Lee Plan for each region of the county that is affected, including Boca Grande. The grid is below, which shows copy from the original plan, and where else they believe other parts of county rules address the same issues. The link is HERE. The […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Legal, News.
Charlotte talks delayed Two commissioner’s items related to Boca Grande parking, including a staff revision to the ordinance, were added last minute to the agenda recap for the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Commissioner Kevin Ruane introduced both items at the meeting; the first was to extend the timeline for […]
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As the season quickly approaches, many island restaurants and shops are opening back up after a quiet September. Bella Vida reopens on Monday, Oct. 5, followed by Hudson’s on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Miller’s Dockside and Sister’s on Thursday, Oct. 8. Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet will be opening soon, and Eagle Grille will reopen for the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Figures for summer are in Newly released sales tax data from the state of Florida shows a dramatic falloff in summer sales reported in ZIP code 33921, which includes Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande. In July 2026, gross sales reported in ZIP code 33921 totaled $7,312,934, compared with $12,139,961 in July 2025, a decline of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Eldred’s Marina, the landmark 12-acre entrance parcel at the gateway to Boca Grande, is now off the market. This Tuesday, the signs came down from Avison Young, the Miami-based marine and commercial property brokerage that had listed it. Michael T. Fay, chairman, U.S. Capital Markets Group Executive Committee and principal managing director, confirmed that it […]
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Islanders Tom and Sue Shaffer are celebrating 50 years of marriage! They tied the knot on October 2, 1976, on the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, New York, and just two years later found their way to Boca Grande. As it turned out, both decisions were keepers. Half a century later, they’ve shared great […]
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These beautiful and colorful Lilly Lovers of Southwest Florida celebrated in Boca Grande which included a visit to The Palm on Park for a special shopping day! Shown from left to right: Cindy Pellegrino (l), Cecilia Delaney, Geri Salitslay, Julia Baltz, Amy Knegshauser, Paula Henry, Diana Velascolee, Sharon Kimelstein, Karen Mullen, Cynthia Dehlar, Dianna Shlifka, […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Profiles.
New Boca Grande Club marketing director Evelyn Wilusz, 23, started as the Boca Grande Club’s marketing director in June, bringing an interesting background and experience to the new role. Wilusz was born and raised in Hazel Township, Pennsylvania, about two hours from Philadelphia. Her parents are from Poland, and she is the first generation of […]