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Cayo Costa: An update from ground zero

SUBMITTED BY CAYO COSTA PARK RANGERS As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in our local community, several of the park staff lost their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings. At this time the park […]

If you lost a dock, a boathouse or structure on the water, read this

As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boathouses, and other shoreline structures require building permits for construction.  According to the Lee County Community Development’s Building and Permitting office, dock-related structures include boat lifts, boat davits, boathouses, fishing piers, boardwalks and mooring […]

OBITUARY: Nancy Pais

Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Ellen.  She is survived by her husband, Don, and her children, Dan (Meg) Joe (Sue) Amy (Mark-Hans) and Dave, as well as her brother Tom and seven grandchildren: […]

Hang tag program extended until October 29

The hang tag program we have now has been extended until October 29, as officials feel it is still unsafe for the general public to come onto the island. The program was supposed to have ended on October 24. Anyone who wishes to gain access to the island must have a valid hang tag on […]

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Amory Chapel, Cayo Costa will need a good bit of time to recuperate from Hurricane Ian

There is bad news and good news at the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) regarding damages from Hurricane Ian.  Initial assessments have been completed on the BIPS properties, and there is plenty of bad news: Significant damage was found on all its historic structures: the Amory Memorial Chapel, the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and the […]

Mold and your home – what you should know

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has addressed some of the most common questions concerning indoor mold.  How can I tell if there is mold in my home? · Search areas where you notice mold odors, and if you smell an earthy or musty odor, you may have a mold problem. · […]