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The Island Golfer: Lemon Bay and Coral Creek chart their paths forward

Change is inevitable is an oft-used phrase that applies to most everything in life. No more so than around here where the locals have been dealing with changes – some temporary, some permanent –...

Grande Chorus kicks off 4th Season at St. Andrew’s

December 11, 2025
Garland Pollard
Entertainment

This weekend, The Grande Chorus is kicking off its 4th season with a mid-century-themed concert of holiday favorites. Thirty Boca Grande friends and neighbors will be singing cool retro...

Sidemen of Note bring original music of Campbell, Manilow and Garfunkel

December 4, 2025
Garland Pollard
Entertainment, News

The performers Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon, and Jeff Dayton form a powerhouse ensemble of veteran touring musicians who have spent their careers alongside some of music’s greatest legends. With...

County staffers ask denial of 10th Street historic demolition

Preservation Board to review destruction of 1926 houses from Florida boom time The Boca Grande Preservation Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of a house at...

Amanda Cochran files to run again for Lee District 5 seat

December 4, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Editor’s note: Amanda Cochran, who ran previously for the seat of the late Mike Greenwell, has announced that she will run again. Lee County District 5 covers rural areas including Alva, where...

Parking pass information released by Lee County

The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts...

Parking Passes now being distributed

Lee County has provided the following release on the distribution of parking passes, which begins today. The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones,...

Englewood’s Pioneer Plaza to host first Art Festival of the season

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

Above, art by Martin Figlinski. Photos submitted The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival is slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Business & Real Estate: Allegiant New Orleans and Toledo flights

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
News, Real Estate, Travel

Allegiant this week begins service from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) in Ohio. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares...

Back to back G.I.F.T. winners

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE This year we have a back to back champion with Tina Sexton taking home the trophy with her two combined redfish measuring 52.5 inches. Congratulations to Tina and...