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Lemon Bay Conservancy tarpon pull on Saturday, Nov. 15

The Lemon Bay Conservancy will host a tarpon “pull” on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. All new and returning tarpon net pull volunteers are invited to participate in the tarpon research...

Humane Society seeks support for pets during SNAP shortage

As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave many...

As shutdown halts food assistance, pastor works to fill the gaps

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month and freezes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reverend Alexander Scotland’s Discipleship Driven Ministries in Port...

Charlotte will consider Gasparilla Island parking at Nov. 12 meeting

Next Wednesday, the Charlotte County Commission will again take up the issue of Boca Grande parking. The Nov. 12 meeting has an agenda item relating to Boca Grande parking which reads, “Consider...

History: How much of our islands here are ‘hainted’ by ghosts

BY KAREN GRACE,BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER Whether hauntings are real or not, Gasparilla Island and its surroundings have a history of ghost stories. The earliest involve Cayo Pelau, an island...

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

Anyone can pirate a fishing honey hole. Why not find your own spot? No one owns our local fishing spots, but are you a leader or a shadow? Unless you have a private pond, you don’t own your...

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners address parking issues

Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is below. This page will be updated with the embed after the meeting is...

The Lee County Legislative Delegation meets Tuesday, Oct. 28

October 24, 2025
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

The Lee County Legislative Delegation will convene for its annual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. and adjourn no later than 1 p.m. or upon conclusion of the agenda and public...

Talking with Roger Lewis on the upcoming Friends book season

October 23, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE Roger, it’s that time of year again! We’re here to talk about the speakers for the third annual “Roger’s Picks” series at the Friends of Boca Grande Community...

Bayou Bridge deconstruction will take two weeks

The actual removal of the Bayou Bridge began this week on behalf of the Gasparilla Island Water Association. A barge and crane operation from Kelly Brothers was out on the water, as staff was...