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Charlotte County’s 1907 Placida Bunkhouse is cornerstone of local history

February 21, 2025
Staff Report
Featured News, News, Opinion

Editor’s Note: The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners will hear recommendations for the future of the Placida Bunkhouse on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. Below is an update from John Valickas, a...

Island regular talks journalism trends during family visit to Boca Grande

February 20, 2025
Garland Pollard
News

One of the many regular visitors in recent years to Boca Grande has been former Daily Caller correspondent Henry Rodgers. He happened to be here the week of his leaving journalism, and joining...

Churches speak out on parking

Churches on Gilchrist have released statements in the wake of discussions about restrictions on island parking. Peter Soderberg, chair of the church council of Lighthouse United Methodist...

Placida Bunkhouse on Charlotte Agenda

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to discuss the preservation and restoration plans for the historic Placida Bunkhouse. The meeting...

Getting ready for Strawberry Festival on Saturday, March 1

BY SUSAN HANAFEE Imagine having a great time eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction, and checking out the bargains and books at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca...

Art On Park returns to Boca Grande this weekend as Chamber event

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

The Boca Grande Art On Park Avenue Festival returns to the island on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23. This juried and curated art event will transform Park Avenue and 4th Street into a live...

State Beach renourishment begins this week

Florida’s beach sand replenishment project for the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park has begun. Last summer, the state solicited bids for the renourishment of the...

Sheriff Deputy cottage was an early Boca Grande residence

Possible demolition for house, outside of official Historic District A once-historic sheriff’s deputy house owned by Lee County is still unrepaired, four months after Hurricane Helene....

Parking issue rises again at Lee County

February 20, 2025
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, News

Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parking plan for Boca Grande during the regular Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “On April 22 the...

Letters: Need for parking permit plan

To the Editor: Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District and its residential beach street neighborhoods, which on some days, are...