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Boca Grande · Boca GrandeThere was a full moon on Tuesday, April 23, sometimes called a Pink Moon because of the full moon in April’s correspondence with the blooming of the pink phlox wildflower. This photo was taken Wednesday, April 24, at the start of the Waning Gibbous phase. There will be a new moon on May 7. Photo by GarlandSee the Story
Pink full moon over Boca Grande
Shopping · Boca GrandeThe May/June edition of Gasparilla Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. This edition’s recipe is a prize-winning lemon and raspberry trifle from the Lemon Bay Pioneer Fest, and the cocktail recipe comes to you from the Rabbit Hole at Cape Haze Tavern. The magazine includes a story from the Boca Grande Health Clinic about protecting the largest organ of the body — the skin. Our book review highlights a c…See the Story
Conquistadors in May/June Gasparilla Island Magazine
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeAfter Hurricane Ian made landfall on Charlotte County, the Charlotte County Commission voted to allow residents displaced by the hurricane to live in RVs or temporary mobile homes on developed residential lots for up to two years. Since that time, 2023 House Bill 250 was signed by the governor, which extends that time period to three years from the emergency declaration. Those extensions are as follows: For homes damaged and rendered uninhabita…See the Story
RV’s allowed until 2025 for Ian damage situations
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeORLANDO – Florida’s first quarter of 2024 residential real estate statistics reported more new listings, higher median sales prices and increased inventory compared to a year ago’s first quarter. In March, closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide totaled 23,435, down 10.4 percent year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 9,332, down 16.6 percent over March 2023. In the markets around Boca Grande and Cape Haze, t…See the Story
Florida Realtors report higher inventory; local prices show moderation
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeChurches along Gilchrist Avenue this week sent a letter to Lee County officials reiterating their support for continuing to allow daytime parking in the median of Gilchrist Avenue. The formal letter came in response to a meeting of the three churches on Sunday, April 7. At the meeting, the three churches gathered to discuss scenarios for partially restricting daytime parking in the street. After the meeting, Larry Hannah of Lighthouse United Me…See the Story
Churches send unified message on need for parking
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeLee County announced Friday, April 19 that FEMA has granted a 30-day extension for submitting documents demonstrating compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program after Hurricane Ian. The board has met with FEMA administrators and staff as well as the district administrator who was involved in the original decision to remove the flood insurance discount, said Lee County Manager Dave Harner during a Board of County Commissioners meeting …See the Story
FEMA grants flood insurance extension for rate discussion
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeCharlotte County staff has just posted a seabird nesting colony in front of SeaWatch, off of Gulf Shores Drive. The full season runs from Feb. 15 to Aug. 31; the county marks nesting sites when found. Four least terns were observed nesting with eggs and many more were there courting and mating. Black skimmers were also present, and they expect nesting soon. The county reminds that no dogs are allowed on Charlotte County and Florida State Park be…See the Story
Charlotte County posts new seabird nesting colony at SeaWatch
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeThe Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors is holding its Quarterly Board Meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 in the GIBA administration building. Topics discussed will include the quarterly financial report and investment portfolio performance review, as well as an operations update. A verbatim record of proceedings is required to appeal any decision made at the meeting.See the Story