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Opening night for South Beach, version 2.0

There was a happy appearance at the end of the four or so days of endless rains and wind of Hurricane Debby. The restaurant…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From biology teacher to Boca Grande clinic, Dyan Wilson

It’s not magic, but it is a good omen: when people come to the Boca Grande Health Clinic and encounter nurse Dyan Wilson, t…

Arthur Terry Kraemer, 1935-2024

Arthur Terry Kraemer passed away on August 9, 2024, at his home in Oconomowoc, WI, surrounded by his loving family. He was…

Katherine Warner, 1941-2024

Katherine “Cappy” Wakefield Warner died peacefully in her sleep on A…
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Ivy’s On Dearborn 15th anniversary ribbon cutting

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Thursda…
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Boca Grande Fire Department wins Florida Press award for public service project

Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, along with BGFD and Auxcomm staff, won second place at the Florida Press As…
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Iguana guests never leaving you?

Got issues with iguanas on the island? Lee County: Call Brian Ambrose of Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc at (855) 525-5656…
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Turtle Patrol: Review of the season on the arrival of Hurricane Debby

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Editor’s Note: Arlene Hall filed this report before surveying damage from Hurricane Deb…
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History: Boca Grande resident and actor, impeccably mannered Brian Aherne

BY KAREN GRACE Famous stars have been coming to Gasparilla Island for years, from Lana Turner to Robert Redford, Harris…
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Hurricane Debby caused flooding; Lee County avoided major impact from winds

Flooding and horticultural debris have been identified as the main impacts from Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded from a…