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Iguana removal details listed for Lee and Charlotte sections of Gasparilla Island

Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north en…

Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services

Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county offici…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Love for island, calling at the Health Clinic, Angela Begley

Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discove…

What’s open, what’s closed

A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this…
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Rotary Club of Rotonda closes its doors

The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, J…
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EcoWatch: Sharks are Necessary to the Survival of Oceans

“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments…
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Turtle report: Not at loggerheads about whether it’s a loggerhead

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with question…
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Florida bass now named Micropterus nigricans

Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time. Florida’s most popular freshw…
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Florida population at 23 million makes waterway challenge

BY VAN HUBBARD I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new part…
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Lee County maintains flood discounts

Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National F…