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Editorial: The value of the weekly American newspaper

The first newspaper in the U.S. colonies was a weekly, like ours. Appearing on April 24, 1704, the “Boston News-Letter” w…

SW Florida Fishing: Thanksgiving on the water

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE  An amazing Thanksgiving week of fishing in Boca Grande. Look for the redfish near man- grove…

SW Florida Fishing: Cooling off

BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR  Fly fishing for snook, reds, trout, baby tarpon and false albacore in Charlotte Harbor has been …
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Christmas Walk is Saturday, Nov. 25

The annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk wil…
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Community croquet back each Thursday; league begins this year

Community croquet is back for its second year of play on the “grea…
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Golf cart vs. tree results in injuries

The Boca Grande Fire Department and the Lee County Sheriff responded to a golf cart accident involving juveniles this…
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Briefly: New flights from Punta Gorda to Bangor, Dulles

On November 16, Allegiant began twice weekly service to Bangor, Maine from Punta Gorda (PGD). The PGD to Bangor Internati…

Briefly: Captiva eyes Gasparilla Island-type height protection

Rep. Adam Botana, a Republican from Bonita Springs who represents Boca Grande, is sponsoring a draft bill to create what …
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‘The Eagle Lady,’ Doris Mager, passes away at age 98

Doris Mager, the woman who thrilled Boca Grande audiences for more than 35 years with her rescue birds, has passed away. …
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Bob Armstrong: From Vietnam helicopter to First Baptist

Bob Armstrong and his wife Jan Bob Armstrong is a great storyteller, and he has lots of stories to tell. He has led a …