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Cruising the Island!

The Porsche Club of America was in Boca Grande recently for one of its regular outings. Rob Vigorito, vice president of…
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EcoWatch: Animal cruelty is all around us. If you see it, report it.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi, Prominent leader in the In…
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Lee County passes island beach parking restrictions

Above, Chamber director Gary Cross addresses the board. Photo by Matt           The Gasparilla Island parking ordinance…
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Address for Aug. 5 Lee County parking meeting; link to watch on YouTube

The Public Hearing on Gasparilla Island parking is Tuesday, August 5…
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Renourishment shortfall with parking rule   

$4.2 million example BY MARCY SHORTUSE A proposed parking plan…
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Sea Turtles: Disorented hatchlings can be prevented

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Last week, shortly after the start of one of our morning patrols, BGSTA volunteers recei…
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Capt. David McCown is new commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

The crew of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, which supervises rescue operations along the Gulf Coast, held a change of c…
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Mote Marine tests shark-repellent devices

Electromagnetic technology could reduce fishing depredation Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory’s research facility in…
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Preservation Board meets Aug. 13

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting will be held on August 13, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Chapter House. …
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Questions for Chairman Kevin Ruane in advance of Aug. 5 vote

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners are scheduled to vote August 5 on a parking amendment for Boca Grande that, i…