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Briefly: Barrier Island Fire Service seeks board volunteer

The Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant posit…
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Letters: Joni Mitchell song describes our local predicament

To the Editor: As Joni Mitchell sang “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” My eyes could not believe the li…
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The limits of our earth on this day

Earth Day is coming up this weekend. This week, we have a column about Earth Day from Delores Savas as well as a small arti…

Design contracts awarded for Ian-damaged parks

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday April 16, 2024 t…

On Honor Flight to D.C.

Rick Hugger arrives in Punta Gorda when the Southwest Florida Honor…
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Earth Day features Bass Labs talk, events in Cedar Point

Earth Day is Monday, April 22 this year. This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which casts a spotlight on the issue o…
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Florida issues tarpon best practices for the 2024 season

When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to use best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning. The Florida Fish…
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Henry Becton and Oakley Johnson win Laser model sailboat regatta 

The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “Island Championships” this past Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Boca Bay Powerh…
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Town hall addresses Lee/Charlotte cooperation

Charlotte County elected officials and representatives gathered at the community center on Wednesday, April 17 for a townha…
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New phase of summer restoration for Mercabo Cove approved

Tidal shelf planted with red mangroves; view will be softenend to hide seawall BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION &am…