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Secretary Skinner on fathers, mentorship and veterans
At age 85, former Secretary of Transportation Sam Skinner shared with a gathering of men at breakfast this week the need fo…
State cites funding for manatees’ survival
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted funding to protect Florida’s manatees and improve water quality while visiting…
Putting Around Boca Grande March 23
The Boca Grande Fire Department is holding a mini-golf event to raise funds for safety supplies and disaster relief.
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Feb. 20 deadline for presidential primary; poll workers needed in Boca Grande
Although November 2024 elections may seem a long way off, the Florid…
From pirates to the Pelican Room
The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time
History…
Open Letter: Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte County reclaimed water
BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO
In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its disposa…
Audubon seeks Florida flamingo count
In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American flamingos into Florida and across the eastern half of the U.S.
In…
Tasty plans for upcoming Strawberry Fest
BY JASON WICKMAN
On Saturday, March 2, the Strawberry Festival will return to the Community Center grounds to celebrate…
Postal meeting set, ways to report issues
A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., outside at the…
Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool
The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at The…