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Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules

June 20, 2024
Staff Report
News

As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week. Boutique merchants...

Bids out for State Park renourishment

The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible with...

Community Center expansion plan wins Lee Commissioner approval, go ahead

$16 million plus raised The development agreement between Lee County and Friends of Boca Grande for Boca Grande Community Center improvements was unanimously approved at the regular Lee County Board...

Process detailed for island iguana removal

As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some. A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they will...

Let’s start with parking by curbing the curb ‘lawns’

When people get worked up and annoyed about the issues of parking in Boca Grande, one concept that comes up, over and over again, is consistency in application. Fairness. The emblem of this issue...

Briefly: Fust’s Island Booknotes seeks submissions for published local authors

June 20, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for...

June 13, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

John Irving Welch of Boca Grande and formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, at the age of 91. John was born on February 18, 1933, to Mary Merrell Welch and...

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Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules

Bids out for State Park renourishment

Community Center expansion plan wins Lee Commissioner approval, go ahead

Process detailed for island iguana removal

Let’s start with parking by curbing the curb ‘lawns’

Briefly: Fust’s Island Booknotes seeks submissions for published local authors

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter

Roundup: Parking in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla Island

Community center on agenda for Lee County Commission

John Irving Welch 1933-2024