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Lee County authorizes burn ban after drought

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida. The ban will go into effect once the drought index reaches 600.  The County’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash […]

Two arrested in Port Charlotte for casino

Two people are under arrest after continuing to operate an illegal casino in Charlotte County. The arrests are one of a number of raids, as the county attempts to crack down on gambling that is happening in plain sight, in locations across the county. “These businesses continued to operate after we executed search warrants on […]

Ballyhoo: Upcoming events, retail in Boca Grande

Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call (941) 964-1776. The Palm on Park: Boca Grande’s Lilly Pulitzer store is receiving lots of beautiful things from the new Summer collection. The colors are bright […]

State seeks bids for Sea Grape bathroom at Gasparilla Island State Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for a new Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this jurisdiction, and bids must be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25.  The contractor will provide […]

Allegiant to West Virginia; Spirit adds Bangor, Frontier to Dallas

Allegiant Travel Company on May 30 began seasonal service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Huntington, West Virginia. This is part of the airline’s latest seasonal expansion in 66 cities across the country and 81 different routes. The flights to Huntington, West Virginia serve Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS). At Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport […]

SUP Englewood concession now at Don Pedro

State Park has offering for kayak and paddleboards SUP Englewood is the new paddling concession at Don Pedro State Park. The paddling and kayak concession works in partnership with Florida State Parks and are located at the park’s mainland side. They established an exclusive multi-year agreement with the park in February of this year, so […]

New third grade teacher named for The Island School, Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank

Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School. Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist from Bowling Green State University. She’s been teaching in Florida for the past 15 […]

Lee County reviews Community Center this June 18

On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements and renovations. That proposed agreement, which includes a requirement for finished plans and proof of pledges for the project, describes Friends’ relationship with the county […]

Hurricane prep with tax holiday ‘til June 14

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30 with the historical peak of activity occurring in September. The Florida Division of Emergency Management urges all Floridians to have preparations in place for their personal and family needs in the event a storm threatens their community. This year, two disaster […]