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Want to report red tide? There’s an app for that
June 16, 2017
■ PROVIDED BY MOTE MARINE. Smartphone users can now download a new app to self-report impacts of Florida red tide algae (Karenia brevis), thanks to Mote Marine Laboratory’s project to engage citi…
Build a better world – be a part of the kindness tree
June 16, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Kindness is cool. That’s the message Johann Fust librarian Gladys Varga wants to share with island residents by encouraging them to spread a little joy – just because. She created a …
Profile: Paul Wagenseil
June 16, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Paul Wagenseil is quite familiar with tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass. Born and raised in Englewood, Paul started fishing when he was a kid. After receiving a kayak as a bir…
Is there any way to stop the pirate-ization of Boca Grande?
June 16, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE “Heard an old man by the pier asking where the time’s all gone, it’s been almost 50 years; my, how this place has grown. “Used to come here by ferry before they built that big h…
Lighthouse boardwalk almost complete
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve taken a walk near the water at Gasparilla Island State Park over the past year, you’ve most likely noticed that the boardwalks on the beach side were pretty much washed out…
Water restrictions in place for Charlotte County – Probable soon in Lee
June 9, 2017
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) governing board voted last week to increase water restrictions throughout the region, which affects the Charlotte Coun…
Historic cottage moving to Fort Myers? We’ll find out soon
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN A local television news station reported recently that Lee County is looking to move a 1920s cottage once owned by Katharine Hepburn to Fort Myers Beach. The report stated, “The Boca…
Baby ducks stranded — Safety Harbor to the rescue … or not?
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN A home watch worker observed seven baby ducks that appeared to be stranded in a swimming pool at a home on Jose Gaspar Drive recently. When Cindy Burleson noticed that the water leve…
Volunteers remove 30 bags of trash from north fishing pier
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN More than 30 volunteers showed up on June 3 to help clean up the north fishing pier. They removed more than 30 bags of litter, and some other items that appeared to have been dumped….
Skeeters driving you crazy? They are breeding big time
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mosquitoes seem to be more of a problem this year than the previous few. And it’s very possible the lack of rain in the late spring contributed to a massive larvae problem occurring …