Weight restrictions to increase to 80,000 pounds on Boca Grande Causeway

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE      For the first time in decades, the Boca Grande Causeway is allowing vehicles exceeding 40,000 pounds to cross the swing bridge, after having approved the increase at their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The process in getting there, however, was somewhat rocky. Public comment was taken nearer the […]