Written by Susan Hanafee on . Posted in Featured News, News.
What is the state of the economy, and what factors will affect it in the future? How will the upcoming presidential election and the global conflicts impact your pocketbook? These questions and many more will be answered by three local experts at the annual Economic Summit 2024 on Thursday, March 7 at 3 p.m. in […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Lee County continues to add to conservation lands in the county as part of their Conservation 20/20 land acquisition and stewardship advisory program. The new additions are: • Eight in-fill parcels located in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed area in southeast Lee County, totaling 194 acres. The largest parcel is 164 acres, five parcels are […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
General Partner and Vice Chairperson of the New York Yankees and Boca Grande homeowner Jennifer “Jenny” Steinbrenner Swindal attended the screening of “It Ain’t Over” on Wednesday morning of the 2024 Boca Grande Film Festival. “This is a special movie,” Swindal said after the screening. “It was emotional in many ways.” Yankees Hall of Fame […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News.
A small and occasional bend in the new Boca Grande cell tower is a common issue with steel pole construction. It is not an optical illusion. The cellular industry calls the issue the “Sunflower Effect,” wherein the sun hits one side of the steel on our new Boca Grande cell tower, causing it to bend ever […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
Work to bring the grounds of the old Placida Fishery project back to life are proceeding, albeit slowly. “We are working with Charlotte County to finalize the utilities and easements,” said Jay Feinberg, who is developing the property with his wife, Cookie Potter. The project at 13000 Fishery Road is Boca Grande Peninsula Resort & […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR I don’t know if I have ever seen the fishing go from so bad to so good so quickly. Part of me worries that the cold and windy weather is not totally behind us, but I love spring and want it to last as long as possible! We headed out in […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
“If you think the environment is less important than the economy try holding your breath while you count your money.” – Guy Mc Pherson, American scientist and professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology Time marches on along with bad decisions that continue to affect all Floridians. It was in 2011 that officials with the […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness.
Thousands of songs have been written about the heart. Depending upon your music genre of choice, we know where “The Heart Of Rock and Roll” is, that “My Heart Will Go On,” and hope to never experience an “Achy Breaky Heart.” In keeping with this theme, Boca Grande Health Clinic Medical Director Dr. Raymond A. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, News.
On Saturday, March 9, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club invites you to celebrate 75 years of life on our spectacular island by joining us at our annual Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair. This is the BGWC’s gift to the community, and if you and your family enjoy local gatherings with exciting games and delicious […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
This weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will let the waters run out of Lake Okeechobee. Saturday was to be the day. In their press release, they described it as a measure that would prevent further releases during oyster spawning season. (See page 14.) Of course, and in reality, oyster season, indeed the season […]