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Missing woman found, missing scuba diver found this past week

The Boca Grande Fire Department and island Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to several calls this past week, included one of a missing woman who was found, and an agency assist to locate a missing scuba diver. On Thursday, Feb. 9 at approximately 12:11 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an agency […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County disaster centers closing for holiday

 To the Editor: The Disaster Recovery Centers located at the following locations will temporarily close for the Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, Feb. 20. • Tringali Recreation Center, 3450 N Access Road, Englewood • Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte Operations will cease at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 and begin again on […]

Does anyone know the law around here?

This week something happened on the island that shook many people. It angered them, it confused them and it struck a chord in them that resonated with a sonic boom. Many of those people are Island School parents.  Late last Friday afternoon a letter went out to school parents explaining that a registered sexual offender […]

Tensions high as density issues debated again in Charlotte County 

Density limitations in the western part of Charlotte County are being discussed again, and a group of Cape Haze land owners, business owners and residents are very involved. They are encouraging people to attend the Charlotte County Commission meeting on February 28 to support a rule that would limit density on the Cape Haze Peninsula to no more than 15 units per acre, without exceptions.

Major to present book at Fust Foundation presentation

On Thursday, Feb.16, local author Lindsay Major will speak about her book, “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” Major is a former president and board member of the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Many Boca Grande residents may have heard her read at Poetry in the Garden, as she is a long-time member of the Live Poets […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Financial support from Ann Potter Wilson Foundation provides BGHS with essential tools

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center wishes to extend our immense gratitude for the surprising support from the Ann Potter Wilson Foundation. This past year has been a challenge for us all, but it is the generosity of those such as yourselves that remind us why we are so dedicated […]

Boca Grande Film Festival 2023 lineup announced and it is not to be missed

Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island School Chowder Dinner Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. This year’s lineup for the Boca Grande Film Festival include not only those names, but topics that include a one-handed virtuoso, the music that makes Irish pubs so unforgettable, snow leopards […]

Scott Turow featured speaker at Fust Foundation February 7

On Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will host its 2023 Annual Benefit, featuring best-selling author Scott Turow, presenting his newest novel “Suspect” in the auditorium of the Boca Grande Community Center.  The Foundation wishes to thank its many sponsors of the benefit and now announces that General Admission tickets […]