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The executive committee of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation has announced the appointment of Debbie Frank as the executive director of the foundation, effective May 5, 2025. Debbie brings a decade of experience in the Boca Grande community, most recently serving as chief operating officer at the Friends of Boca Grande. “The foundation is […]
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Fundraising continues for a new house for a sheriff’s deputy house on Gasparilla Island. This week, over $55,000 came in, with a total of approximately $190,000 raised so far. Last week, $76,000 was raised. “We are making good progress,” said Larry Hannah, one of the members of the Boca Grande Disaster Fund who is working […]
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With the ceremonial turning of dirt, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has officially launched the construction of a new facility designed to better serve the Island’s healthcare needs – today and well into the future. The Clinic of the Future project is being developed in two phases to allow care to continue uninterrupted during construction. […]
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For more than 75 years, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has consistently fulfilled its mission of community improvement through contributions to community projects, local non-profit organizations, and local scholars. The Club is grateful for the support and generous contributions of island residents and businesses in achieving the Club’s mission. In response to Hurricanes Helene and […]
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There will be an open forum on the Lee County’s proposed parking regulations on Tuesday, May 13, at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. It will be an opportunity for all to hear about the issue. The forum is at 2 p.m. County staff and elected officials have been invited to speak on the proposed ordinance. Also […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Gasparilla Island is scheduled for a Lee County and federal beach renourishment this fall. It is unclear, however, how much a potential change in parking or public access for the beach due to a possible new Lee County parking ordinance will affect the federal funds for the project. Gasparilla Island, like beaches […]
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Healthcare is personal. It’s built on trust, consistency, and people who care – not just in the exam room, but in every part of the experience. At the Boca Grande Health Clinic, we’re fortunate to have an administrative team that lives those values every day. With National Administrative Professionals’ Day coming up on April 23, […]
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The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is announcing the fundraising for a new home to be built for deputies working in Boca Grande. After Hurricane Milton, the existing 1920s Florida Cracker home located at 305 Wheeler Road was completely destroyed and condemned. The critical need is to have Lee County deputies living on the island as […]
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Joseph (Joe) Swan Junkin, died peacefully from pulmonary fibrosis on March 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 17, 1939, Joe lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched many around him. He was a devoted family man, accomplished executive and passionate adventurer. Joe grew up in New York and […]
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Boca Grande residents and officials came out to attend and speak at a joint meeting of Charlotte and Lee counties held in Punta Gorda. “I think this is something we need to do more often,” said Charlotte Commissioner Chris Constance. The Tuesday meeting was the first in over five years; the last was in Lee […]