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FIVE YEARS AGO One hundred locals participated in Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grande sandbar. The event…

Last-minute additions on a matter of consequence

Surprise is the supremely effective tactic of war, in history and legend: Troy and the Trojan War, Trenton at Christmas, Te…
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Public input on rules for Gulf lane snapper

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of public workshops to seek input on propose…

Charlotte seeks input on libraries and history plans

Charlotte County Libraries & History will host public Libraries…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ellen Thompson 

A foundation for Michigan college education Being labeled a visio…
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EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down

The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection. In the sea’s expan…
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SW Florida Fishing: For the Ladies…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishin…
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Ordinance regarding Boca Grande parking on agenda at Lee County meeting

Editor’s Note: This draft ordinance passed. It now goes to an August vote. Lee Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane has intro…
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High dunes, nesting loggerheads and a somersault back after hatching

 Here and below, ‘cliffs’ of Boca Grande.         BGSTA photos BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY A couple of weeks ago…
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Our Lady gets reredos restoration after floods; organ is next on program

At the end of May the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church looked remarkably like it did before the ravages of Hu…