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Tides, weather, temps and fish BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE A chilly start to the week has it feeling like winter. The beginning of the week brought some very low tides following the front. These low tides had the redfish and speckled sea trout in the potholes and on the deeper edges chasing shrimp and even […]
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The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club. “There are seashells on all seven continents,” Blain said. “They’re all over the world. They can range from microscopic all the way to 500 pounds. They can live up to […]
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The performers Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon, and Jeff Dayton form a powerhouse ensemble of veteran touring musicians who have spent their careers alongside some of music’s greatest legends. With experience spanning decades – from Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall to tours with Art Garfunkel, Glen Campbell, Montgomery Gentry and more – they unite their […]
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Series takes serious look at mysteries A discussion of the mystery “Snow,” written by award-winning Irish author John Banville, will kick off the 2025-26 season of the Sleuths Book Club on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All are welcome to join the group at 2 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium. “Snow tells the story of a […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
Preservation Board to review destruction of 1926 houses from Florida boom time The Boca Grande Preservation Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of a house at 1000 10th St. Lee County staff has reviewed the phase-one submittal for demolition and “finds the request does not meet the criteria for demolition […]
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The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts throughout Boca Grande are now divided into zones and vehicles must display valid permits where required. Enforcement will not begin until signage and permit distribution are in place. Parking […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
From television tech to Lighthouse talks When Margie Rogers settled into life on Cape Haze, she did so with the same practical optimism that has carried her through several careers, three states and decades of community service. Today, she volunteers as the lower lightkeeper at the historic Range Light, supports the Port Boca Grande Lighthouses […]
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Barry Lohmeyer Stout passed away at her home in Augusta, Georgia, after a prolonged illness. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. After attending The Calvert School and The Bryn Mawr School, Barry spent a formative year at boarding school in Switzerland. She later attended the University of Colorado, where she developed […]
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Suddenly in Command This boating safety primer is designed for those who are not generally at the helm. It will help participants to be prepared with the basics of boating and boating safety in case of an emergency or situation that places you in command. Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at […]
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Barrier Island Parks Society is holding their celebration of the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13 with events starting at 5:30 p.m., 880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande. Entertainment, appetizers and wine/beer bar. BIPS.org