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Get a fix on ditches, blocked drains with a county Request for Action

December 5, 2024
Staff Report
News

Got a problem with a ditch, swale or blocked drain? Or know of a road with drainage issues? First, to find out if your road is maintained by Lee County DOT,...

No fluoride added to island water, ever

A new statewide push by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo to discourage the fluoridation of Florida water will not affect residents of Boca Grande and Cape Haze, as the water here is not...

Rental market quickly recovering after storm cancellations, rebooks

The season may have started a little less busy due to hurricane destruction; however, this appears to be good news for last-minute renters. Parlsey Baldwin has had an influx of rental...

Island says goodbye to Kennedy-era Health Clinic Annex building

Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on November 25, marking the start of a promising new chapter for healthcare on the island. The...

Utility employees light up Fire Department

Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2. “We’re thrilled to be in Boca Grande this...

$4.5 million in road projects begin

December 5, 2024
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

This week, Lee County contractors began the process of repairing roads across Gasparilla Island as part of repairs from recent hurricanes. The $4.5 million project, which will take...

Blue letter box must wait ‘til Post Office returns

December 5, 2024
Staff Report
Featured News, News

There is no word on the opening date of the Boca Grande Post Office. In addition, the blue USPS letter box across the street, the island’s only post box, has also disappeared. Residents, who...

December 5, 2024
Garland Pollard
Editorial

For folks returning to Gasparilla Island, large piles of hurricane debris lining Gasparilla Road have been the dominant image. While much of the debris has been removed, there is still plenty to...