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Why Placida matters to Gasparilla Island

This week, we have a story on the sale of Eldred’s (pictured here). Of course, we all know it needs a new custodian. Its current, old Florida, charming and useful state, cannot survive when the...

Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show is April 6

April 5, 2024
Staff Report
Events

Come one, come all to the Boca Grande Woman’s Club very posh Dog Show – “Puttin’ on the Dog”! The show will take place TOMORROW, April 6 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Community Center. There...

Dean M. Laux 1932-2024

April 4, 2024
Staff Report
Obituaries

Dean M. Laux, 91, accomplished Army intelligence officer, publisher, editor, and community volunteer, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born Oct. 26, 1932 in Evanston, IL, Dean spent his early years...

Charlotte County Parks tour highlights repairs, upgrades

The Charlotte County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board replaced their regular meeting with a tour of a few of the west county parks on Tuesday, April 2. “People have lived here for...

Mote’s medical breakthrough from the seas

Establishing a natural drug discovery program What might have seemed like science fiction a few years ago is real-life science at Mote Marine Laboratory. This week, Dr. Kirstie Tanberg Francis...

Jazz trumpeter Benny Benack here April 8

New York based Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III will to perform at the Friends of Boca Grande – All That Jazz concert series Monday, April 8. By age 33, Benny Benack III...

Sheriff’s office offers bicycle safety advice

COURTESY LEE COUNTY SHERIFF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE It’s the height of tourist season in Florida and our beautiful spring weather lends itself to outdoor activities like bicycle riding along...

Coyote at South End of Island

Above, a coyote at the South End of the island, near south Boca Bay. The coyote has been seen in the past week. Please be aware with any outdoor pets while on that end of the island. H Wetzel...

Issues with postal delivery in Boca Grande

March 27, 2024
Staff Report
News

Residents continue to report issues with their postal delivery in Boca Grande. There are several methods to report complaints, including the United States Postal Service itself, our...

Carillon bells ring again, parsonage restored at First Baptist

Those on the island at noon and 5 p.m. will know what time it is without a watch or iPhone, as the carillon is now ringing at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “The Baptist Church carillon...