BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Emails opposing the inclusion of a major portion of historic downtown Boca Grande into the National Register of Historic Plac...

LBHS prom will carry on, thanks to parents and sponsors
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A few weeks ago, when the Rowe family heard that prom for Lemon Bay High School seniors might be canceled, Kim Rowe’s daught...

A message from the chairman of the BGHPB
STAFF REPORT – Persons wishing to comment on a proposal to nominate a section of the historic district to the National Register of Historic Plac...

Upcoming webinar to tackle stress in the age of the coronavirus
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – The Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Foundation are proud to welcome Alexander ...

COVID-19 vaccine update from the Boca Grande Health Clinic
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Efforts to meet the on-island demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continue in earnest at the Boca Grand...

COVID-19 vaccination options
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at t...

Local Publix stores just beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but first wave already booked as of this week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Publix stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have announced they are providing COVID-19 vaccines to those who are he...

POLICE BEAT: Woman injured after fall from golf cart
STAFF REPORT – In the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 14 a woman was seriously injured after falling off the back of a golf cart and 5th S...

Connie Mack presentation to be given by ‘Friends’
STAFF REPORT – On Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will host a livestream event, “Connie Mack, former...

Red tide, rip current warnings issued by FEMA for coastal Lee County
STAFF REPORT – As of January 7 FEMA issued two beach hazards statement for coastal Lee County regarding red tide and rip currents. The FWC repor...