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Charlotte, Lee County schools start date set back to August 31
July 24, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Just as school preparations were beginning for students and parents, several area school districts have decided to push the start date for classes back to August 31. Charlotte, S…
Take the ‘Boca Grande Pledge’- Boca Grande residents, businesses sign up to keep the island safer from COVID-19
July 24, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Boca Grande has always been unique and comes to hold a special place in the hearts of all who have the opportunity to experience the island. The Boca Gra…
Code enforcement takes down COVID safety signs and others
July 24, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- On Monday, July 20, Lee County Code Enforcement was busy on the island again, this time because of an anonymous complaint about signs. According to Lee County Communications Dire…
Put that thing back where it came from! Sand dollars inhabiting our waters are protected
July 24, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Home décor in Southwest Florida often follows a seaside theme, from seashell upholstery to bleached sand dollars. These creatures, however, are not a shade of pure white in the w…
The 1980s: Four noted journalists live in Boca Grande
July 24, 2020
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY- In 1988, an interview with journalist Frank Oliver appeared in the Boca Beacon. Oliver, then 86, and his wife Mary called a house on Park Avenue home from 195…
Beach Club renovation in full swing
July 24, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- As work continues on the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club and surrounding property, it’s starting to become easier to see what the lay of the land will be. The beautiful new club and Gu…
Rico rescue: SHS works on a mission to rescue many, one little black dog comes home with them
July 24, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Last week, the Suncoast Humane Society shelter met an unexpected change when their crew set out to rescue four dozen dogs from Puerto Rico. Island Dog Rescue previously revealed…
FWC virtual meeting July 22-23 open to the public
July 10, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually July 22 and 23 beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 (Corona…
Lee County provides online hurricane preparation resources
July 10, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While hurricane season trudges on amid the current pandemic, Lee County is providing new resources for local residents to test their knowledge of hurricane safety. As of July, on…
Hermitage Artist Retreat meets $150,000 matching challenge
July 10, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced this week that the Hermitage has exceeded its $150,000 matching challenge, raising a total of $302,…