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Allapatchee Shores Park
Big changes are coming to Charlotte and Lee counties, with major upgrades planned for the historic Boca Grande Community Center and the well-loved Allapatchee Shores Park in Punta Gorda. These […]
The Great Seashell Hunt
Looking for something a little different this Easter? Skip the eggs and dive into The Great Seashell Hunt on Boca Grande! This year they’re bringing back one of the island’s […]
The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse courtesy of bips.org
Big news for Gasparilla Island. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum is gearing up for a grand reopening of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse on February 7, 2026, after months of […]
On Monday, January 5, 2026, the leaders of Charlotte and Lee counties tried to sort out a growing fight over new parking rules in Boca Grande. It didn’t go well. […]
The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande just snagged the top spot as Florida’s best resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. The Gasparilla Inn isn’t just another luxury […]
Virgin Voyages isn’t just adding another stop to their itinerary, they’re changing the game. In a move that’s got the Gulf Coast talking, the cruise line just announced a fresh […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — The Charlotte County and Lee County commissions will meet January 5 to begin a formal conflict resolution process over a controversial Lee County […]
Lee County has started issuing parking permits under its new Boca Grande parking ordinance, even as Charlotte County continues to challenge the changes it says limit fair access to island […]
Lee County Commissioners unanimously passed a revised parking ordinance for Boca Grande on Tuesday, enacting new restrictions designed to manage growth while preserving public access to the island’s beaches. Dubbed […]
Charlotte County officials have urged the Lee County Board of Commissioners to consider the regional impact of proposed parking restrictions on Gasparilla Island, warning that limits on public access to […]
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