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The working waterfront, an essential public space

February 13, 2025
Garland Pollard
Community, Editorial

One of the better second-hand anecdotes we heard about Boca Grande this year was of a cranky house guest who was unsatisfied at the number of luxury boutiques in Boca Grande, having experienced...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Pink to Temp, big challenge ahead … Terrie Smith

February 13, 2025
Garland Pollard
Profiles

When Terrie Smith started waiting tables at The Pink Elephant back in 1988, it was just about season. She had come to the area after living in Fort Lauderdale with her son, Shawn. Her parents did...

New Gulf Conservation group forms

A new local fisheries conservation group met for the first time Wednesday to help advocate for protecting and preserving the wider Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound estuary system. The Gulf...

OPINION: EMERSON WICKWIRE

Better communication needed among island entities BY EMERSON WICKWIREEditor’s Note: Boca Grande resident Emerson Wickwire presented this letter to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board...

Three birds: A vulture, a cardinal and a woodpecker

February 6, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

How quickly the pace of the world moves. If you turn on the news, be prepared. Critics used to speak of the 24-hour news cycle, where politicians frame a message to rile up cable news...

FPL survey drones in area for next five days

January 31, 2025
Staff Report
Uncategorized

FPL drone operations near Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. FPL Photo. Many on island have received calls from Florida Power & Light that there will be survey drones in the Gasparilla...

New 2025 Boca Grande Street Map is out now

January 31, 2025
Staff Report
News

From restaurants to local retailers to prized recreational spots throughout our community, this year’s edition of the Boca Grande Street Map provides residents and visitors with an expert...

New Florida nonfiction

January 30, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

Some new Florida books: “Alligator Tears” by Edgar Gomez Orlando author Edgar Gomez writes a memoir-in-essays recounting his life lessons in Florida, beginning with the survival...

Bestselling authors coming to Lee County

January 30, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Romance novelist Debbie Macomber popular highlight Twenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County to connect with fans and sign books at the 26th Annual Southwest...

Calusa Waterkeeper Codty Pierce life to be celebrated Feb. 3 in Fort Myers

January 30, 2025
Sheila Evans
News, Sports & Outdoors

People throughout the region had come to know Codty Pierce as “our” Calusa Waterkeeper. He was only 36 years old when he died suddenly this month. There will be a celebration of his life on...