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Endangered sea turtles released on coast of Cape Cod

Endangered sea turtles released on coast of Cape Cod

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They stayed in New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital for seven months of rehab.See the Story

History: Cacti on paths, and other prickly beach stories

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History: Cacti on paths, and other prickly beach stories

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Lights on the Causeway

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Lights on the Causeway

Signs were up near Kappy’s on the North End, as the Boca Grande Causeway armoring project began mobilizing and staging materials. Fall hurricanes damaged the road bed; rip rap will help protect the shore if there are future storms. Photo by Garland Read Article

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Lee EMS wins Heart Association award

Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. This is the 11th consecutive year for the national recognition. Mission: Lifeline EMS is the American Heart Association’s national initiative to advance the sys…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Charlotte wins state emergency items

State Rep. Danny Nix joined Charlotte County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 22, to present a ceremonial check of more than $8 million in state funding for local infrastructure, emergency response and waterway safety projects. The funding, was included in Florida’s 2025-2026 budget and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Bringing good ideas to Tallahassee is important—but bringing home results and the funding to make these investments come to life is w…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Garrison appointed to state agency

The North Port Police Department reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Police Chief Todd Garrison to the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, alongside six other distinguished individuals. Garrison has served as the North Port Police Chief since 2018.Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Englewood Beach parking asphalt repairs

On Monday, July 25, the south parking lot and circular drop-off area of Englewood Beach will be closed for asphalt paving repairs. Chadwick Park will remain open with pedestrian access to the beach. The north parking lot will remain open with access limited to the northernmost entrance. The south parking lot and circular drop-off will reopen Thursday, July 31.Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Tree crews out across island

Tree removal across the island, including on Gilchrist Avenue and at the location of the Clinic of the Future. The clinic has just begun laying foundations this week. Clinic construction photos here. Photos by MattBoca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A new Useppa crew

Island purchase set for September A group of Useppa Island residents is preparing for a September purchase of the operations of the island and club. They were here in Boca Grande recently with Simon Bound, a Boca Grande resident who is the chair of the owner group that put the deal together. The CEO will be Steven Mezynieski, who runs a construction and development company in Southampton, N.Y., and lives on the island. The chairman will be Simon…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Letters: Suggestions to solve the Gilchrist issue for once

To the Editor: I would like to make a few suggestions regarding the Gilchrist Avenue parking problem. Install curb and gutters on both sides of the boulevard. This will keep cars off the grass. Install markings for parallel parking from 5th St. to 1st Street on both sides of the boulevard. By doing this the church parking problem should at least be partially solved. Gilchrist is the only street on the island that has two lanes each way. One lane…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

A bridge GIBA goodbye to Bill Pavia

Last weekend, Boca Grande paid goodbye to William “Bill” Pavia, 76, of Rotonda, who worked in retirement serving the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for 11 years. Last weekend, his group The Moose Riders rode across the bridge to honor him. “Bill Pavia was a cherished member of the GIBA family,” said Kathy Banson, GIBA’s executive director. “He loved his job and was honored to serve the Boca Grande community. His smile and good humor will be …Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article