■ Summer camp isn’t always just about swimming and crafting. This week the kids from the Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camp program spent ...
In preparation for the Fourth of July holiday … Sheriff Scott addresses issue of increase in island beachgoers
■ BY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT I was born and raised in Lee County; in fact, I am a third-generation native, and I have witnessed many changes over the years...
Lemon Bay grad plans to study in London this fall
■ BY SUE ERWIN Eagle Scout Grant Reecher recently turned 18 and graduated from Lemon Bay High School in Englewood. And he’s looking forward to a brigh...
Summer eco-adventure tours offered for teens in July
■ BY SUE ERWIN The owners of Glass Bottom Rentals and Paddle Board Adventures have teamed up with Boca Grande native Nikki Heimann to offer “Teen Eco-...
Watch for manatees when out on the water
■ STAFF REPORT The summer season has arrived, and that can mean crowded conditions on Florida’s waterways. Save the Manatee Club encourages the boatin...
Profile: Andy Charcut
■ BY SUE ERWIN Andy Charcut was living in Illinois in 2013, when his boss Steve Kaplin, offered him a job in Boca Grande. At the time, Steve owned Inf...
Obituary: John Gallwey Carter
John Gallwey Carter, 26, residing briefly in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on June 9, 2017. John was born on July 29, 1990 to John Elliot and Gael ...
CCSO marine unit joins Operation Dry Water campaign
To the Editor: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increa...
Climb the Lighthouse tomorrow!
■ STAFF REPORT Climb the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse tomorrow, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With your generous support, the Barrier Island Parks S...
Tracy Lynn wins Kids’ Classic
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The anglers aboard the Tracy Lynn knew they were on a roll when they felt their fifth release of the 2017 Gasparilla Island Kids’...