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SWAT training by the Causeway

August 21, 2025
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office held joint SWAT exercises around the Boca Grande Causeway on Wednesday, Aug. 20. North Port and Florida FWC participated in the exercises, which included jet...

Shark bite at Cayo Costa, rescue arrives on Gasparilla Island

Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a shark bite last Saturday night. Chief C.W. Blosser said that fire and EMS responded on Saturday night to a 10:55 p.m. 911 call to...

Charlotte delegation hears business concerns over Gasparilla parking

At a joint meeting of Charlotte County’s state delegation, Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver heard from constituents about the budget year ahead, and in a long listening...

Charlotte County’s Tallahassee delegation hears comments on beach access

The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oliver, held a meeting Monday, Aug. 11 to discuss issues related to the...

Careful on the Causeway due to island reinforcement

August 7, 2025
Staff Report
Featured News, News

The armoring project for the Causeway is under way. Slow down. “The armoring project is designed to reinforce the roadway and bridge approaches to prevent future storm damage,” said GIBA...

Parking rules do not apply until signs are installed

While the new parking ordinance for Boca Grande will be filed with the state of Florida this week, it could be months before it is enforced. That means that current rules for parking and...

Renourishment tax could await island property owners

Lee County will consider a new MSBU tax for Gasparilla Island if new parking restrictions impact beach renourishment funding. The recently passed parking ordinance will possibly involve the...

It used to be her town. But we must work this out.

The last real top 40 hit from James Taylor was a duet with J.D. Souther. The song “Her Town Too” did not reach that high on the Billboard list in 1981, but many will remember it as a lament about...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Martina Long

August 7, 2025
Anna Ridilla
Profiles

Her ship sailed to Boca Grande Friends Martina Long is stepping into her new role as program director for Friends of Boca Grande, overseeing event planning and talent booking for the upcoming...

Lee County passes island beach parking restrictions

Above, Chamber director Gary Cross addresses the board. Photo by Matt The Gasparilla Island parking ordinance passed unanimously at Tuesday’s Lee County Commissioners meeting with...