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Reckless irrigation usage on island results in drastic water shortage

Overuse for irrigation this week has resulted in a low pressure for water on the island. “We had about 30 percent chance of running out of water,” said Ron Bolton, executive...

Keylime Bistro reopens Saturday after renovation

April 24, 2025
Anna Ridilla
News

Keylime Bistro is reopening in the Depot building Saturday morning, April 26. “It’s been tough going through this, but the light at the end of the tunnel is that we have a brand new kitchen and...

Public forum for parking ordinance set for May 13 at Lighthouse United

There will be an open forum on the Lee County’s proposed parking regulations on Tuesday, May 13, at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. It will be an opportunity for all to hear about the...

Beach parking may change renourishment funding

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Gasparilla Island is scheduled for a Lee County and federal beach renourishment this fall. It is unclear, however, how much a potential change in parking or public access for...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New mystery ‘Coram House’ just out

Bailey Seybolt Author Bailey Seybolt was in Boca Grande with her kids just this past February on vacation; now she is in New York for the release of her debut novel with Simon and Schuster,...

State reopens parking lot at south end

Gasparilla Island State Park reopened its Dune parking area near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Wednesday, April 23. Previously, the Range Light, Sea Grape and Sea Wall beach access areas...

Fund announced for deputy house

April 17, 2025
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is announcing the fundraising for a new home to be built for deputies working in Boca Grande. After Hurricane Milton, the existing 1920s Florida Cracker home located...

Town Park restoration begins Easter Monday

BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) will start restoring the Town Park between 3rd and 5th Streets, beginning on Monday. Stormwater intrusion...

Lee-Charlotte Meeting Includes Presentation on Gasparilla Cooperation

April 15, 2025
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Today’s joint meeting of Charlotte County and Lee County will be at 2 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. One item concerns coordination efforts in Boca Grande,...

Great Seashell Hunt on Wednesday at Lighthouse

April 14, 2025
Staff Report
Events

Spring fun is washing ashore at Gasparilla Island! Join the Barrier Island Parks Society for its beloved annual tradition — the Great Seashell Hunt — on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the...