Written by Alici Ouellette on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The beach water quality had shifted from good to poor and back in Boca Grande beaches, according to testing conducted by Florida Health. The previous test results indicated 0-35 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water but as of September 8th, 2026, the enterococci count increased substantially to 71 or greater per 100 milliliters of marine […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Real Estate.
At the end of the Sept. 9 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting, after the formal agenda, architect Paul Konstant inquired about an issue with an ongoing construction project at a pool house. A residence at 1060 10th St. was approved for a second-story pool house, but the upstairs windows were changed during the building […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2. Lee County Lt. Mike Sawicki responded to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Boca Grande on a fraud complaint. Upon arrival, Sawicki met with the caller, who identified herself as the owner of Southern Design Home Builders on Placida Road, Englewood, in Charlotte County, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Control District Board of Commissioners approved its proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a public hearing and regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16. Commissioners met with Fire Chief C.W. Blosser at the fire department at 5:01 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The proposed […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A project to reopen the 5th Street beach access ramp went to public bid, with the aim of reopening the steps in the fall 2027. The reconstruction is expected to be funded by FEMA reimbursements. The bid documents say that the work “generally consists of demolition of the existing beach access facilities and associated site […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Health & Wellness, News.
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. “A mosquito has to bite an infected person, and then bite someone else to transmit the virus,” said Dr. Bret Kueber of the Boca Grande Health Clinic. In […]
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There will be an island-wide event on Saturday, Sept. 19 for International Coastal Clean-Up Day, a global initiative dedicated to protecting oceans and coastlines. The event is put on through the Barrier Island Parks Society, Florida State Parks and Keep Lee County Beautiful. Over the years, thousands of volunteers have helped remove tens of thousands […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Profiles.
Upcoming Homestead Exemption Amendment 3, which will be on the November general election ballot, would give Florida homeowners a much larger homestead exemption. To pass, it would require 60 percent voter approval. Ahead of the election, Florida TaxWatch has posted a resource page to help voters better understand how Amendment 3 would affect millage rates […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Occasionally, it is helpful to address a number of issues as we see them. A few thoughts for a mid-September, in A.D. 2026: 1. The diesel goes upward: It is not news that gas and diesel prices (now $5.99 a gallon at Barracuda Bill’s) are on a frightening march worldwide. Many of our readers are […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Grove City Bar & Grill last Thursday night. Chris Musovski and his son Niko, the owners and members of the Englewood Chamber came out in one of our afternoon thunderstorms for fresh hors d’oeuvres and mango juleps for an official grand opening. They […]