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Charlotte gives Lee County 90 days in dispute resolution

Above, Thomas David, Charlotte County attorney. Screenshot Boca Grande parking was a major topic at the Oct. 13 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. During the public input po…

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Lee County looks at legal matters, Zemel dump

October 15, 2026

The Lee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers at 2120 Main Street Fort Myers, FL 33901. Assorted items include n…

Business & Real Estate: Give me Park Avenue

October 15, 2026

The construction on a building owned by Project Fishery LLC continued as its front was rebuilt this week. The island eagerly awaits the news of plans for the structure. …

Charlotte gives Lee County 90 days in dispute resolution

October 15, 2026

Above, Thomas David, Charlotte County attorney. Screenshot Boca Grande parking was a major topic at the Oct. 13 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. During the public input po…

Lemon Bay at Educate Boca Scramble

October 8, 2026

At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown from left: Connor McCloud, Kayden Slattery, Tye Yovanovich and Ryan White…

The Island School visits the new Boca Grande Health Clinic

October 1, 2026

The Island School would like to express its heartfelt thanks to The Boca Grande Clinic, Dr. McVey and Center for Sight and Dr. Crosby from Advanced Hearing Solutions for conducting our yearly health…

Sarasota County Sheriff visits the Preschool

September 10, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 1st, Maggie’s dad, Ed Siler visited the preschool in his Sarasota County Sheriff uniform as an enhancement to their community helper curriculum. He read the story, “Police! Hurryin…

Whidden’s party

October 15, 2026

Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…

Scarpa’s Fall Live Music line up

October 15, 2026

Add Scarpa’s Coastal to your dance card and enjoy their Fall Live Music line up. Photo submitted

Whidden’s party

October 8, 2026

Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…

Community History, Profiles

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Scot and Jill Shively

Historical Society president and volunteer This week volunteers were in the Crowninshield Community House stuffing mailers for the Boca Grande Historical Society. In all the mailers and materials, there is something slightly different, the most noticeable being a new logo. “We found five different logos over the years,” said Historical Society President Scot Shively. “Yep. […]

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Health & Wellness

The Island School visits the new Boca Grande Health Clinic

October 1, 2026

The Island School would like to express its heartfelt thanks to The Boca Grande Clinic, Dr. McVey and Center for Sight and Dr. Crosby from Advanced Hearing Solutions for conducting our yearly health…

Water quality back to good

September 18, 2026

The beach water quality had shifted from good to poor and back in Boca Grande beaches, according to testing conducted by Florida Health. The previous test results indicated 0-35 enterococci per 100…

Dengue Fever back in Florida, this time blame travel

September 18, 2026

Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in locally acquired dengue, a viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. “A mosquito h…

Ask a Doc: Three questions men over 70 should ask

August 13, 2026

BY RAYMOND A.JAMES, D.O. BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC One of the biggest mistakes men can make as they get older is assuming that a new symptom is simply part of aging. Some changes are expected, bu…

Homeless woman living in green tent

October 15, 2026

There were at least two calls Monday to Charlotte County’s Emergency Communications Center for a wellness check for an unhoused woman living in a green tent near the road by the Coral Creek Jetport/…

Sheriff Cottage groundbreaking Oct. 22

October 15, 2026

Disaster fund project The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will hold a groundbreaking for a new Sheriff’s Cottage on Wheeler Road, to replace the old one damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. …

Charlotte station open to show Marine Operations Saturday

October 8, 2026

Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fire Station 4, 13600 Marathon Blvd. in Gulf Cove. Station 4 is one of two Ch…

Englewood Fire kicks off Fire Prevention Week, Saturday, Oct. 3

October 1, 2026

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its annual, family-friendly Open House, kicking off Fire Prevention Week with this year’s theme, “Safe Charging is a Superpower.” The free e…

News Archives

Celebration for the late Henry ‘Hank’ Yeiser on Oct. 26

Henry C. “Hank” Yeiser passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at age 79, at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. A celebration of his life is planned…

Thomas Michael “Tom” Dignam of Key Agency

Thomas “Tom” Dignam, a lifelong Englewood resident, businessman, community leader, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted frie…

Business & Real Estate: Remembering Thomas Michael ‘Tom’ Dignam

Above, the late Tom and Annette Dignam. Photo submitted Thomas “Tom” Dignam, a lifelong Englewood resident, businessman, community leader, husban…

Henry ‘Hank’ Yeiser 1947 – 2026

Henry C. “Hank” Yeiser passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at age 79, at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Hank…

Corinna Roosevelt Reeve Waud 1943-2026

Corinna “Coco” Roosevelt Reeve Waud died peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 83. To the many who loved her, she was unm…