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Range Light crosswalk finally got to the other side of road

A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season. “It…
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Charlotte County volunteer vacancies

Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include: Boca Grande Street & Drainag…
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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 C…
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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 car…

What’s open, what’s closed

A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo. Retail Establishments & Marinas…
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Rotary Club of Rotonda closes its doors

The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf  And Country Club.  President…
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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…