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A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Cole Island portion of Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande North Association due to a temporary loss of water pressure from a momentary pump failure. “We had a high service pump overload and trip out for several minutes allowing the system pressure to drop below 20 psi for several minutes […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted an application for a project site for Harbor Village and Maranda Homes. The Army Corps link is HERE. Some notes from their application. The proposed activity would affect aquatic resources associated with the Myakka River. The project site is centrally located at 14705 Cattle Dock Point Road SW, […]

Irrigation demand on the Gasparilla Island Water Association is exceeding its ability to get water onto the island; if they see no reduction, there could be a loss of water to the entire island. The Association has reached out to their larger users and associations; however, they have seen an increase of 25 to 30 […]

Above, the July/August Gasparilla Magazine cover image captured by H Wetzel in Key West in 2023. The new Gasparilla Magazine is out for July/August 2026. Inside are a bevy of stories in one of Florida’s award-winning magazines. The lead story is “Summer in Paradise,” a guide to resort deals across Florida. As things slow down […]

The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for the Don Pedro Knight Island Beach Renourishment Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) at 5 p.m., July 22, in the Community Center at Tringali Park, 3460 North Access Road, Englewood, for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed assessments. The meeting is open to the […]

Centennial Fishing Pier located at 14021 Gasparilla Road in Placida will be closed for repair work starting July 13. The pier is anticipated to reopen on July 27.  The pier closing is on Coral Creek, to the north of Gasparilla Road. Both the Boca Grande Fishing Pier on Gasparilla Island and Placida Fishing Pier are […]

Calusa Waterkeeper invites Southwest Florida residents and community members to its Q3 State of Our Water meeting, offering an inside look at ongoing conservation efforts and the health of local waterways. This quarter’s meeting will highlight Calusa Waterkeeper’s recent collaboration with Florida Sea Grant through the Eyes on Seagrass citizen science monitoring program. CWK Rangers […]

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently appointed three new members: Dane DeSantis, Greg DiDomenico and Greg Parris, each of whom will serve a three-year term.  As the foundation’s board grows, its elected officers will remain the same for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, […]

BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC. On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patrollers documented the 400th sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season. Coincidentally, on the very same day, the first nest hatched! Over 100 hatchlings came out of the sand overnight and made the mad dash to […]

Boca Grande’s Bob and Mary Ridge have been entered into Variety’s America’s Favorite Couple competition. This competition brings together couples from any stage of life to compete for a full spread in Variety Magazine, as well as $20,000 and a dinner date in the Hollywood Hills with actor Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie.  The […]