Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
A fall deal to purchase the Useppa Island Club by investor and entrepreneur Sandy Stillwell Youngquist, owner of the Key Lime Bistro in Boca Grande, has fallen through. Stillwell, CEO of the Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group of Ft. Myers, had entered into an agreement to buy the club in late 2023, but the sale […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
Losing a good neighbor Gasparilla Mobile Estates residents, at least the few that still remain, are packing up and leaving the park. They have until Easter Sunday to be out, according to a settlement offer reached in February of this year, though some residents have been allowed to stay on. “It’s like living in the […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
There’s an interesting phenomenon among Boca Grande residents: they tend to perceive their lives as rather mundane or uneventful. However, engaging them in conversation often reveals fascinating stories, and Doug Tinkler exemplifies this phenomenon. Initially claiming he has little to share, Doug soon delves into recounting the time he found himself alone in a buggy […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Opinion.
As we celebrate the 21st birthday of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, it’s an appropriate time to honor the visionaries who laid the groundwork for a healthier community and to recognize the generosity that has kept this vision thriving. Twenty-one years ago, faced with the task of ensuring the financial sustainability of the Boca […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: As 25-year B.G. homeowners my wife and I hear mounting questions from residents as they try to understand the reasoning for the many recent impactful decisions made by the boards of our local institutions. While so many of us listen to questions on and disagreements with these decisions, we believe they are […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Editorial.
Of the two big religious holidays, it is Easter that is the one that makes the most sense, culturally to Florida. In the imagination, Christmas is a cold weather holiday, and a “too hot” Christmas in Florida, frankly, can be a disappointment if you wish a bit of chill. But Easter is a holiday that […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR It’s been busy and I finally got a day to go fishing by myself. I went wade fishing yesterday in a river full of alligators and sharks. I dragged my kayak on wheels around a mile then pulled it through the bushes to get it in the water. Used the kayak […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about one in 23 for men and one in 25 for women. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in older adults for several decades. Unfortunately, colorectal cancers now rank as the leading cause of cancer death in men […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.
Intro fishing for adults at El Jobean Pier Charlotte County Community Services invites those aged 50 and above to participate in free active programs aimed at fostering social connections and well-being. One such program, Instructor-led Pier Fishing, is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. Participants will convene at the El Jobean […]
Written by Drew Stanley on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department in conjunction with the non-profit Respect First Responders (R1R) will be hosting an open house and the Putting Around Boca mini-golf event this Saturday, March 23. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Fire Station. BGFD memorabilia, R1R merchandise and Fire […]