Charlotte County is meeting today to consider a number issues, including the parking situation in Boca Grande. A live feed is ...

On Friday, Oct. 24, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the board of the Gasparilla ...

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 ...

From Illinois, turtle appreciation BY RICK MUSGROVE When I first arrived at the west side of Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande ...

Last weekend, even on Sunday, Lee County was out and about on the island putting up new parking signs. Yes, on Sunday. We’re ...

The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $1,168,385 contract with HighSpans Engineering to design and permit ...

BY THE BOCA GRANDEFIRE DEPARTMENT Before returning to a vacation home, inspect the property for potential fire hazards that ...

On November 22 through 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will hold its 17th annual ...

A reminder. The Boca Grande Post Office is open.  The new parcel boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office are installed, but do ...

New firefighter-paramedic at BGFD When firefighter-paramedic Pat Sherman joined the Boca Grande Fire Department, he wasn’t ...

Mary Naylor Donahue passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, following a courageous battle with kidney and heart disease.

A BETTER SHOT FOUNDATION This fall, three students are beneficiaries of scholarships through the A Better Shot Foundation and ...