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The Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors Empty the Shelters pet adoptions

The Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness based in Grand Rapids, will host its Empty the Shelters waived adoption fee event from July 8-31. Lee County Domestic Animal Services will participate, along with more than 390 shelters in 44 states, including Suncoast Humane Society. This event is the […]

Mosquito help in Charlotte County

Charlotte County’s mosquito treatment schedule is available online at charlottecountyfl.gov. Their treatment schedule is updated daily by afternoon once they determine which areas require immediate attention. The treatment schedule as posted is a planned schedule which may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather. The county is divided into ground zones, units and sections, and […]

Community Center approved by Preservation Board

Three projects, including a renovation and expansion of the Boca Grande Community Center, were each unanimously approved by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on July 10. In spite of the quietness of the summer, the board was able to get a quorum, with members Peggy Stanley, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton and Rebecca […]

Opinion: Boca Grande church access not just about Sunday mornings

BY STEVE KIEFFER As a former full-time resident of Boca Grande, I have been following the parking issues with some interest. I was pleased to see the editor address curb “lawns” last week. I believe county employees have failed to properly serve county residents by allowing select individuals to landscape public land in front of […]

EcoWatch: Toxic sunscreens are harmful to our oceans

“Sunscreen is a surprising culprit of ocean pollution, and one that’s getting the attention it deserves. Not only are the chemicals in sunscreens damaging to marine life and reefs butthey’re also absorbed by your skin.” 2023 Avocado Impact Report Now that the summer season has officially started, thousands of people will be heading to the […]

SW Florida Fishing: Tarpon still around

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Lots of tarpon are still being caught in Boca Grande Pass, Little Gasparilla Pass, and out on the beaches. If you are looking to back bay fish, target the snook with live bait on the higher tides. Some redfish are being caught as well but the snook have been a more […]

Seagrass survey volunteers needed by Sea Grant

A volunteer seagrass monitoring program through the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences needs volunteers to survey sites this summer.  The UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County program will use information collected by volunteers to inform environmental health assessments and increase credibility within the scientific community.  State biologists at the Charlotte […]

Tarpon season roundup for 2024 season

This year’s tarpon season ended on a rainy note, with many female tarpon heading out of the Boca Grande Pass early to spawn; however, there was plenty of fishing in May and June to occupy tournament boats.  This year’s tarpon tournament season kicked off with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament on May 11. In first […]

New details on Community Center for Preservation Board

On Wednesday, July 10, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss several proposed construction plans. The Board will discuss the plan for the improved Boca Grande Community Center, requested by the Friends of Boca Grande, detailed in the meeting agenda released last Friday.  The Community Center property has three structures that are […]

Community Center upgrade details for Preservation Board 

Wednesday meeting looks at center, two projects The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room. The Lee County Department of Community Development Planning Section released the meeting agenda and backup material on Friday, June 28, including new Community Center […]