■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by t...
Iguana panel meets, discusses new contract and safety
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island MSBU iguana panel met last Monday, Dec. 2, to catch up on program information and talk about the budget. Co...
GICIA donates funds to Lee County to purchase beach rake
■ STAFF REPORT As another red tide bloom lurks off the coast, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recognizes the negative i...
GIWA sewer line rehabilitation on Gasparilla Street
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street beginning December 9, 201...
Homeless, Part II: Methodist Church members donate generously to help local kids in need have a better Christmas
This is the second part in a series we will run through December regarding our area’s homeless and needy situation, and how we can help. ■ BY SU...
Have your first sip of ‘Coffee With a Scientist’ this season on Tuesday, Dec. 10
■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, ...
Kudos to Brian and Kevin!
Boca Grande’s very own Kevin Hyde (right) of Parsley Baldwin Realty is the recipient of the 2019 Realtor of the Year Award. Kevin’s commitment to inte...
Thanks to J.T. and his crew for a great Italian evening
■ STAFF REPORT On November 23, 2271 Shore Lane transformed itself into a rustic neighborhood Italian trattoria for 10 lucky participants who had the w...
Join in the fun at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse lighting
■ STAFF REPORT Join the Barrier Island Parks Society at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of holi...
Lacerations, accident, water rescue featured this week in police and fire news
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls in the past week. At 11:33 a.m. on Saturday, No...