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On Sunday, July 12, around 5:20 p.m., Deputy David Scozzafava with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, responded in reference to a third-party complaint about a man and woman in a physical altercation on 4th Street in Boca Grande. Upon arrival, Deputy Scozzafava made contact with Alejandro Gonzalez, 37, of Port Charlotte. Gonzalez only spoke Spanish, […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
A vacant property that was discussed for possible beach access parking will be needed for drainage at the south end of Gasparilla Island. Betsy Clayton, public information director for Lee County, said that they are partnering with the state to utilize this space to improve the drainage on Belcher Road. “As a result, this vacant […]
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On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Commission heard a staff discussion about right-of-way encroachments on Don Pedro and Knight Island. The issue for the July 21 meeting was that not only are there trees, bushes and items blocking street and beach rights-of-ways, but many of the streets are not even paved, and some do not correspond […]
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John Allen Larsen was born on August 10, 1939, and died at home surrounded by family and friends in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 16, 2026. Born in Vermont, he was adopted by John and Lillian Larsen who raised him in what became affectionately known as the “home farm” in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. He was […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
A family legacy of music After a career with Microsoft and now with a technology startup, Jason Wickman has gone back to a longtime hobby: not only singing, but songwriting. This year, he put out his first album, “Beaches of Boca,” which is now on Spotify and all the other platforms. “I started writing and […]
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Centennial Fishing Pier, located at 14021 Gasparilla Road in Placida is now open after a brief closure. The pier is on Coral Creek, to the north of Gasparilla Road. Both the Boca Grande Fishing Pier on Gasparilla Island and Placida Fishing Pier remain closed long-term because of hurricane damage.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Two serious golf cart accidents occurred with two occupants life flighted to a trauma center and others taken by ambulance to a local hospital. TEN YEARS AGO Boca Grande residents were represented at the RNC Convention in Cleveland Ohio. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO George Cera, a Boca Grande resident and wildlife specialist, was […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE A windy week here in Boca Grande had made the tarpon fishing a little sporty in the Pass. But if you were able to get out in between gusts the tarpon were still biting! The high winds and rain have cooled the back country temperatures off slightly firing the snook and redfish […]
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The North Port Chamber had a leadership tour of local media last Friday. Pictured here a visit to Quality TV, the North Port dealer for television, internet and satellites such as Dish. From left Sue Schultz, Missy Tanguay and owner Mike Morales with his grandson. The firm dates from 1971, and was originally a TV […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Department is planning a 7.8 million budget for the next fiscal year, and plans to advertise a millage rate of 1.7605, up from 1.706 last year. “We’ve bumped up the reserves more this year,” Chief C.W. Blosser said. There are other increased costs in the potential budget, which will be advertised […]