Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Police & Fire.
Above, the empty spot where the sheriff’s house was located, taken this week. Photo by Garland A house for a resident Lee County sheriff’s deputy is finally moving forward at Wheeler Road, though a formal start date has not yet been announced. “Lee County is completing the procurement process to start work on the building’s […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Real Estate.
Gasparilla Estates at 2001 Gasparilla Road in Placida is for sale with signs going up this past week. It is but one of a few key properties for sale at the tip of Cape Haze and the entrance to Boca Grande. Gasparilla Estates is a 32-acre site north of the Boca Grande Causeway and adjacent […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2 million, with the goal of preserving the island chain’s natural habitat; now they are raising funds to purchase a permanent building to house their conservation initiatives. There are […]
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The beach at the Range Light this Wednesday, when weather hit the mid-90s. Beachgoers can expect another typical summer weekend in Boca Grande, with highs near 88 degrees, humid conditions and the chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Photo by Garland
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO Dearborn Street in Englewood was in the midst of a major makeover with the amphitheater slated to start within the month. Pioneer Days was postponed another year due to the construction. TEN YEARS AGO New palm trees were being planted on the Causeway to signify the completion of the GIBA bridge replacement […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
One of the most important tasks of local media is the coverage of meetings. As the number of newspapers has decreased nationwide, and other media outlets disappear, meeting coverage has also diminished to almost nil. As many of our readers are somewhere else this summer, or on vacation, do one favor for us. Take a […]
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Smart Studio has so much to offer! Karen Wentzel will help you pick out the perfect gift, souvenir or painting for your home. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Available by appointment also. 321 Park Ave., Boca Grande. (908) 892-4719 Photo by Cheryl
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Sarah Holt and Gianne Navarro shown serving some of Bella Vida’s delicious treats. Stop in and enjoy! Bella Vida is currently open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 480 E Railroad Ave, Ste 3., Boca Grande. Photo by Cheryl
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Tamie brings a rare combination of engineering precision, analytical problem solving and genuine personal warmth to her real estate practice which makes her exceptionally well suited to Boca Grande’s luxury real estate market. Throughout her career in aerospace and medical device engineering, she built a reputation for solving complex problems, managing intricate projects and delivering […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
Floater ‘drifts off’ near South Beach Tuesday, July 7 just after 1 p.m. there were two 911 calls regarding a motionless woman in the Gulf near South Beach Bar & Grille, about 25 yards from shore. Callers could see her from the shore, but were unsure of whether she was in distress or not, according […]