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Charlotte County shuts down gambling operations

On December 20, 2023, members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a legal search warrant of two casino-style businesses that were operating in Charlotte County. Deputies removed slot machines from two businesses, including a bingo parlor in Englewood. Below, a video press release from Sheriff Bill Prummell.

Jacob Patrick Halunen, 2004-23

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jacob Patrick Halunen of Englewood, Florida on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Jacob was 19 years old. Born on October 22, 2004, to Michael Paul Halunen Sr. and Yvonne Diane (Barnthouse) Halunen. Jacob was a senior who would have been part of the graduating class of […]

Lee County considers additional East Coast iguana vendor

At their upcoming Dec. 5, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Lee County will vote on a new contract for “population control services for black spiny-tailed iguanas” on Gasparilla Island. The award, set for the consent agenda, would be given to Blue Iguana Pest Control, Inc. dba Iguana Control of Coral Springs, Fla. as the […]

Briefly: New flights from Punta Gorda to Bangor, Dulles

On November 16, Allegiant began twice weekly service to Bangor, Maine from Punta Gorda (PGD). The PGD to Bangor International Airport (BGR) flights will operate twice weekly. That report is from Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president for revenue and planning & chief revenue officer. The airline also said it will offer a new route […]

Community supports Gasparilla Island Lighthouse at Light Keeper’s Open

Barrier Island Parks Society is overwhelmingly thankful to all of the sponsors and players who came together to support the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse in the Light Keeper’s Open Golf Charity Tournament on October 30.  BIPS extends special thanks to the lead sponsors: Boca Grande Real Estate, Eagle Bay Family Office, Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s, Michael […]

Useppa Club sale pending, under contract with island entrepreneur

The Useppa Island Club has a presumptive new owner, led by Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, CEO and owner of Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group of Fort Myers.  “The letters have gone out to the homeowners,” said Youngquist, who owns the Key Lime Bistro in Boca Grande and operates a group of restaurants and inns under her […]

William Mostert to speak at St. Andrew’s on Sunday

Bringing a message of love and hope, the Rt. Rev. William Mostert will be the guest preacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church this weekend on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Bishop William recently retired as Bishop of the Diocese of Christ the King in Johannesburg, South Africa.  “I’m retired, but not tired,” he quipped. Traveling to […]