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Charles Hake Alexander, born September 11, 1959, in Abilene, Texas to Robert and Frances Alexander, passed away peacefully…

Letter to Commissioners: Rethink the proposed parking ordinance BY JACKIE SILCOX FOGARTY I am writing regarding the p…

FIVE YEARS AGO Lee and Charlotte County schools pushed back their start date for classes to begin. Preparation for brick…

Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start…

Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the buildi…

Ocean pollution is a major global problem. It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiolo…

State Rep. Danny Nix joined scientists, conservationists, and community leaders July 22 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aqu…

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY The sea turtle nesting season is now in its 11th week on Gasparilla Island, nearly halfw…

What happened to Kiwanis on island? BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Boca Grande Woman’s C…

The Gasparilla Inn earned a World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure. It had not made the list since 2021. It had a reader…