Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: As we embrace this season, we are deeply grateful for the strength and generosity that define our island community. To our incredible clinic staff: After the storms, you showed unwavering dedication. The very next day, you were there – seeing patients, making home visits by golf cart and connecting through telehealth. Your […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved significant investments to protect Florida’s natural resources and agricultural lands. Through the Florida Forever Program, $111 million will secure 24,113 acres of critical lands, including seven key acquisitions that will connect vital conservation areas. Additionally, $206 million was approved to preserve over 62,000 acres of […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
This week, the GICIA sent out a letter to the island talking about the planning for a significant restoration effort within the Town Park area of the GICIA Bike Path between 3rd and 5th Streets. This area is irrigated, providing the opportunity for them to plant early in 2025 instead of waiting for the summer […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Last Friday, the Good Gulf pink pump returned to Park Avenue, in front of Hudson’s Grocery. Monday, Hudson’s reopened. Thank you to the staff of Hudson’s, the Wise family, BGI Painting and so many others who worked so hard to make it happen. The amount of commerce in that small square retail footage footprint should […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Events, News.
The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. They will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorite local restaurants and clubs, as well as salads and desserts. A cash bar will be available to purchase […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Events, Featured News.
This year, the lighting of the community Christmas Tree was held in front of The Gasparilla Inn. The ceremony, which included readings and appearances by all four of our island clergy, included lighting of the tree by Jeanie and Bayne Stevenson, who traditionally host the ceremony at the railroad station. Cookies and programs provided by […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among those in attendance were moderator and AUXCOMM Project Coordinator Bo Hamrick, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, and Lt. Mike Sawicki with Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “We were satisfied with the response,” Sawicki said of the […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
The Boca Grande Garden Club had its annual Christmas luncheon at the Boca Bay Pass Club this year. Shown above left to right: Donna Welsh, Wendy Jacobs; Patty Brink, Susan O’Brian, Peggy Seawart and Tanny Clark. Photos by Dusty
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
BOCA GRANDE — The Grande Chorus will hold its annual holiday concert, “An American Adventure,” on Friday, December 13, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, located at 390 Gilchrist Avenue in Boca Grande. This free community concert offers a mix of holiday music, including both traditional favorites and […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“When you give someone your time you are giving them a portionof your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life.That is why the greatest giftyou can give is your time.” Rick Warren, American Baptist Evangelical Christian Pastor and Author Now is the time that the frenzy of gift-buying will reach its […]