Fire Department breast cancer awareness shirts on sale now
The Boca Grande Fire Department is showing off their breast cancer t-shirts. Purchase the shirts at the Fire Station in support of the cause. Photo submitted
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EcoWatch: Are we heading for an insect apocalypse
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
If all mankind were to disappear,the world would regenerate backto the rich state of equilibriumthat existed ten thousand years ago.If insects were to vanish,the environment would collapse into chaos. Henry David Thoreau American naturalist, essayist, poet and philosopher, best known for his book “Walden,” a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Many would think […]
SW Florida Fishing: From the mountains to the flats…
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR With the cooling air temps and beautiful dry breezes blowing in from the west, fish are on the move. This fall we have already seen large schools of reds moving onto the flats around Charlotte Harbor. Mullet by the thousands are scrubbing the grass and circling the shallow bars. This means […]
Garden Festival planned at Edison
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors.
On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual Autumn Garden Festival. Over 80 garden vendors from around Florida and the Southeastern states will have exotic and native plants and trees for sale. The festival takes place under large shade […]
Golf scholarship program builds youth leadership at Lemon Bay
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, News, Sports & Outdoors.
A BETTER SHOT FOUNDATION This fall, three students are beneficiaries of scholarships through the A Better Shot Foundation and its summer programs held at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Below are some of the excerpts from their applications. Over 125 students have received scholarships through the program, which also offers a summer program and ongoing mentorship. […]
Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center. Let’s get right into who you’ve lined up for this year. Q: Does this year’s series have a common theme, or […]
October view of Lighthouse
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
View of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Winds had moved some of the sand around, exposing boulders that protect the light. This area was not part of the recently completed renourishment. Photo by Cheryl
Reminder on fire safety as residents return for the season
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
BY THE BOCA GRANDEFIRE DEPARTMENT Before returning to a vacation home, inspect the property for potential fire hazards that may have developed during your absence, such as faulty electronics, pest infestations and unmaintained heating systems. Taking a few precautions can significantly reduce the risk of fire. Electrical and appliance • Unplug all non-essential electronics that […]
Placida Bunkhouse needs local buy in for re-use
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News.
Charlotte County commissioners voiced unanimous support for preserving the historic Placida Bunkhouse and ultimately returning it to Placida during their Sept. 16 workshop. Built in 1906 or 1907 by the Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad to house workers building the phosphate rail line to Port Boca Grande, the bunkhouse is the last known railroad-related structure […]
Signage digs in across Lee County part of Gasparilla Island
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
As signs go up across Boca Grande for a new parking ordinance, some merchants are already worried about placement, including an area on 4th Street that is marked on the ordinance with one side of the street for permits, and another side as three-hour. “We are concerned that our entire front entry will be completely […]