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BP faces $40B deduction in Monday trial
February 22, 2013 The civil trial against BP involving the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster begins Monday in New Orleans. more »»
Boca Grande Child Care Center continues to draw full house
February 22, 2013 The Boca Grande Child Care Center continues to have a waiting list in its 26th year of operation. more »»
Fust, Womans Club combine book sales
February 21, 2013 The Johann Fust Community Library and the Boca Grande Womans Club are combining their book sales from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 during the annual Woman’s Club Fair. more »»
Boca Grande Haiti Village update tonight
February 21, 2013 In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Poor. more »»
Coastal Summit comes to DC Feb. 26-28
February 21, 2013 The federal government controls coastal management, either as a source of funds, regulations or research to enhance knowledge of this field. more »»
Fresh Produce approves wearin’ o’ the green
February 21, 2013 Fresh Produce, a national clothing retailer known for imaginative prints, vibrant and colorful basics, and stylish and relaxed silhouettes, is a Boca Grande retail stalwar. more »»
Historic Preservation Board
February 20, 2013 The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board installed Feb 13, from left: Richard Robb, Dana Robinsette, William Winterer, Chairman Bill Caldwell, Vice Chairwoman Becky Paterson and Tim Sielert. more »»
Boca Grande crime remains rarity
February 20, 2013 The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced the 2012 crime rate was the lowest since the turn of the new millennium. The district where law officers have the least to do remains Boca Grande. more »»
Boca Grande Jet Center home to jet setter
February 20, 2013 Steven Busch, 36, loves flying planes. He loves it so much he bought a private jet airport after buying a Boca Grande home. more »»
$30M state loan cuts need for GIBA toll boosts
February 20, 2013 The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is closing in on a $30 million State Infrastructure Bank loan at 2.5 percent over 15 years to help pay for the $1. more »»
DEP, FWC team on Gulf Coast restoration plan
February 19, 2013 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold two public meetings and a webinar this month to gather input on the Gulf Coast... more »»
Four Boca Grande home sales total $7M
February 19, 2013 The elite Boca Grande residential market continues to impress with sturdy closing prices. Four December closings paid a combined $7 million. more »»
SS paperless payment deadline is March 1
February 18, 2013 The March 1 deadline is approaching for anyone who receives Social Security, SSI payments or veterans' benefits by mail to go paperless. more »»
Grapevine wine tasting set Friday afternoon
February 18, 2013 General Manager Betsy Joiner announced a wine tasting will be held at the Grapevine from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. more »»
'Mama's Boy Myth' author coming to BG
February 18, 2013 The Johann Fust Community Library presents “The Mama’s Boy Myth” by Kate Lombardi. The free program begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. more »»
Charlotte schedules community meeting
February 15, 2013 A community feedback meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. more »»
Island School takes over After-School program
February 15, 2013 Margo Freeman, president of the Island School Board, and Pat Chapman, chairwoman of the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, announced Thursday the After School Children’s Program will now be ru... more »»
BG Strawberry Fest ripens March 2
February 15, 2013 Committee heads for the Boca Grande United Methodist Church Women’s Strawberry Festival, back row, from left: Chairwoman Kathi Hustedt, past Chairwoman Sara Moll, Kay Billman, Marsy Doan, Judy... more »»
Boca Grande initiative helps Haitian leaders emerge
February 15, 2013 In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Poor. more »»
Mote Marine makes change at the top
February 15, 2013 Kumar Mahadevan, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, will move to president emeritus status in May after 27 years of leading the nonprofit organization. more »» |
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