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BIPS gets prepared for Light Keeper's Open

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BIPS gets prepared for Light Keeper's Open

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BOCA GRANDE — Barrier Island Parks Society is again going to host the Light Keeper’s Open, a charity golf tournament to help with ongoing preservation efforts of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse.Read Article

Lee County EMS successfully completes national reaccreditation

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Lee County EMS successfully completes national reaccreditation

Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received a full three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. The services provided by the department also are accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch for both fire and EMS communications. LeeFlight, the county’s air medical program, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transportation Services. Lee County Public Safe…Read Article

Lindner Garden restoration in work at First Baptist

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Lindner Garden restoration in work at First Baptist

While contractors worked inside, a garden crew was out Wednesday at the Bob and Betty Lindner Garden at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “They are taking out the salty sand,” said Pastor Ken Lindow Sr. “They took out basically all the old plants.” The crew from Affordable Lawn Care, including Ryan Walton, Tristan Blaisdell and Peter Soltis, were out not only in the garden, but out on Gilchrist getting palms back into the front, and benches…Read Article

New BGFD engine helps out on Interstate 75 trooper accident

A new Boca Grande Fire Department engine that will replace the aging Silver King was brought into “service” on its way in to be delivered to Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, July 8. “It got in the middle of a car chase,” said Chief C.W. Blosser. “The darn thing got christened on the way.” A Florida State Police car was damaged in the chase; the local fire department just happened to come upon it. When Chief Blosser heard about it, the first thing …Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Douglas Regan Sandbo, 1935-2025

Douglas Regan Sandbo, born June 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, just days after celebrating his 90th birthday with his entire family. A graduate of Upper Arlington High School, Doug went on to earn a degree in Economics and Marketing from Ohio State University in 1957 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. That same year he married the love of his life, Judith Edwards Sandbo, and together they created many wonderful memo…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Sea turtles have millions of years of nesting experience

Here we are at the top of another month so it’s time to look at how this sea turtle nesting season is progressing. As I noted in a previous article, this ye ...Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Hardening history for future storms: How much to raise

At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Peter Blackwell gave guidance on how to best encourage the preservation of historic structures in flood-prone areas. “With all of the damage caused by the trio of hurricanes, a lot of people are needing quick address of problems,” said Blackwell at the ti…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Mid-Century Modern house updates approved by Preservation Board

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a quick agenda at its July meeting. Members Paul Eddy, Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy and Becky Paterson attended, as well as Chairman Bill Caldwell III and Vice Chair Peggy Stanley. It was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church because of work at the Boca Grande Community Center; all items were approved unanimously. The main discussion for the board was a modern-style house, called the…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Boca Grande hosts marine safety drills

Firefighters Martinez, Steyer, District Chief Knowles and and Lt. Hutchison with a patient. All three shifts of the Boca Grande Fire Department went out on the water for training last Wednesday, July 2. There were also crews from Charlotte County Fire, as well as Medical Director Dr. Dan O’Leary. “We just wanted to do some out-of-the-box EMS training,” said Chief C.W. Blosser. Also present were the Aeromed Air Ambulance service, and their Lee C…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Peek at the new counters at Boca Grande Post Office

While we don’t have any official word on the reopening of the Boca Grande Post Office, last week we did catch a glimpse of the interior layout through a hole in the window coverings. New counters appeared last week inside the lobby, and this week light bulbs were ready for installation. Our most recent update was June 19, about post office box renewal.Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

Baby Publix in Placida goes bluish over beige

There are subtle changes this week. The so-called ‘Baby’ Publix in Placida got a new paint color. The old beige is disappearing in favor of a bluish gray.Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

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