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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY– The Community Center and the property around it have been an important gathering place for island people since it was built in 1929. Francis and Louise Crowninshield donated the property and helped raise the money to build a school for white children first grade through high school. […]
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STAFF REPORT- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually July 22 and 23 beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) social distancing guidelines. This meeting is being held by communications media technology, specifically using Adobe Connect with a telephone conference line for […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While hurricane season trudges on amid the current pandemic, Lee County is providing new resources for local residents to test their knowledge of hurricane safety. As of July, online hurricane video seminars have been posted on behalf of the County to provide a replacement for the regular in-person seminars. Due to the […]
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STAFF REPORT- Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced this week that the Hermitage has exceeded its $150,000 matching challenge, raising a total of $302,000 through this campaign in response to COVID-19. This spring fundraising initiative launched with a generous $100,000 pledge from the Manasota Key-based Cook family on April […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- No one expects the Spanish Inquisition. That line from Monty Python keeps running through my head, as I try to sort out the craziness in the world around me. In fact, I could one day realize I’m in the middle of a Monty Python sketch and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit. […]
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Keeping the business afloat from behind the scenes… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The co-owner of Glass Bottom Rentals, where locals and visitors alike can voyage out past Boca Grande’s sandbar, might not be able to keep up with her husband and his love for adventure. However, Katie Koher isn’t lost at sea when it comes to […]
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STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Health Clinic has announced the appointment of Mark Driscoll as chief executive officer, succeeding Hilja Bilodeau, who has retired. Mr. Driscoll starts at the clinic on Monday, July 6.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Fourth of July parade has been canceled due to specific concerns regarding COVID-19. Boca Grande Pride Parade 2020, scheduled for Sunday night, has also been canceled. Business owners on the island request that if you are still coming here this weekend, whether it’s to go to the beach or […]
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STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet next on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. The meeting agenda and backup materials for the cases are available starting July 1 at the Lee County DCD Planning Section, located at 1500 Monroe St., Ft. Myers, and online […]
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STAFF REPORT- The safety and security of all Lee County residents is Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s number one priority. In order to ensure everyone stays safe, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will proactively patrol the beaches and waterways across the county. The LCSO Aviation Unit will fly over all Lee County beaches to ensure resident safety […]