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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From biology teacher to Boca Grande clinic, Dyan Wilson

It’s not magic, but it is a good omen: when people come to the Boca Grande Health Clinic and encounter nurse Dyan Wilson, t…

Arthur Terry Kraemer, 1935-2024

Arthur Terry Kraemer passed away on August 9, 2024, at his home in Oconomowoc, WI, surrounded by his loving family. He was…

Katherine Warner, 1941-2024

Katherine “Cappy” Wakefield Warner died peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. Cappy was born…
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Ivy’s On Dearborn 15th anniversary ribbon cutting

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Thursda…
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Boca Grande Fire Department wins Florida Press award for public service project

Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, along with BGFD and…
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Iguana guests never leaving you?

Got issues with iguanas on the island? Lee County: Call Brian Ambrose of Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc at (855) 525-5656…
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Turtle Patrol: Review of the season on the arrival of Hurricane Debby

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Editor’s Note: Arlene Hall filed this report before surveying damage from Hurricane Deb…
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History: Boca Grande resident and actor, impeccably mannered Brian Aherne

BY KAREN GRACE Famous stars have been coming to Gasparilla Island for years, from Lana Turner to Robert Redford, Harris…
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Hurricane Debby caused flooding; Lee County avoided major impact from winds

Flooding and horticultural debris have been identified as the main impacts from Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded from a…
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Baloutinue wins silver in Olympic team jumping

The Olympic horse with a local connection, Baloutinue, won a silver medal in the Olympics on Friday, Aug. 2. The U.S. Ol…