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A new (temporary) sandy ‘road’ along the Gulf front

Many who love Florida travel know that in Daytona Beach, in Volusia County, there is a strip of beach where you can drive y…

Priscilla Masselink 1957-2024

Priscilla Pope Masselink died on August 12, 2024 at her home in Sorrento, Maine after a 20-month battle with pancreatic can…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New citizen front and center at The Inn, Dencina ‘Dee’ Barracks

There’s a new pep in the step of Dencina Barracks, front office manager for The Gasparilla Inn and Club. Dencina, or “Dee,”…

Report debris, abandoned boats on water

The state FWC just updated its website to make it a lot easier to re…
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SW Florida Fishing: After the storm… fishing and trash

BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR Over the past couple weeks, we have seen the…
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EcoWatch: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Just as Florida legalizes the killing of bears, now all our wildlife is under threat with Amendment 2. Make no mistake: Thi…
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Report of stolen picnic table after hurricane blowout

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic t…

The Gasparilla Inn sets re-open for Dec. 12

The Gasparilla Inn has announced its official reopening date following ongoing recovery efforts on Gasparilla Island. The I…
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Boca Grande Fire Department landscaping gets a boost

Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full…
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Three golf carts reported stolen in wake of storm

In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff…