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Taking the ‘Christ’ Out Of Gilchrist: Churches not viable without parking

March 27, 2025
Staff Report
Opinion

BY PETER SODERBERG Many of those of us deeply engaged with the three churches on Gilchrist Avenue are aghast by our reading of the draft of your parking ordinance to be signed by Commissioner...

Letters: Bad timing to restrict parking during recovery

To the Editor: It makes no sense to restrict parking while the island is still and for some time yet, being rehabilitated! The loss of revenue to the already struggling shops cannot be...

An April Fools’ Day ordinance, finally arrived

March 27, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

We can be sure that you, our dear reader, are tired of hearing about parking. What is exasperating about the situation is that Lee County could have had a public meeting with the island, explained...

The Island Golfer: Women’s golf programs promote fun and friendship

There’s something remarkable happening on the golf course that has never occurred before. The face of the game has changed more in the past five years than the previous 50, driven by...

Paddle launch, more beach access, reopen on Gasparilla Island

March 26, 2025
Staff Report
Featured News, News

Lee County Parks and Recreation has opened the 19th Street paddle craft launch as well as beach accesses on 1st, 3rd, 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 17th and 19th streets. Access...

Boca Grande parking on Lee County agenda Tues.

March 26, 2025
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Lee County has posted the agenda for the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, on which there is an item to “Direct to Public Hearing Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinance...

Englewood Beach parking lot reopens April 2; beach shuttle announced

Charlotte County announced that the southern entrance to Englewood Beach parking lot will reopen on Wednesday, April 2, providing pedestrian access onto the beach. Parking spaces will be...

Gulf fishing can still excel this spring

Many things seem more challenging this year. We survived multiple hurricanes and most of us suffered damage, many severe. Red tides hang around threatening us, challenging us to work around...

Opinion: The Parable of Lazarus and privatization

March 20, 2025
Staff Report
Columns, Opinion

BY JAY WHIPPLE In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells the story of a wealthy man who lived in comfort while a poor man named Lazarus suffered just beyond his gates. Though the rich man ignored...

Island churches make plans for Easter services, worship

March 20, 2025
Sheila Evans
Breaking News, News

Easter is almost a month away, but plans are under way among Boca Grande churches to honor the religious foundations of this holiday by holding special services on Easter Sunday and the week...