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EcoWatch: Good and bad news for Florida’s ecosystem
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that eve…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Called to a life of faith, in Boca Grande
There is something special about Garth Bailey. It only takes a few minutes talking to him to know what it is. He is unabash…
Letters: Appreciation for water quality editorial
To the Editor:
Thank you for the great editorial in the paper this week. (See Lake Okeechobee’s overflowing, Feb…
Remarks on the Bridge Authority’s early years
BY GINGER WATKINS
Editor’s Note: At her last meeting as chairman…
Redundant systems and Boca Grande’s Auxcomm
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, communications for Cape Haze and…
Boca Grande Health Clinic mid-season report
BY MARK DRISCOLL
Here we are in March already, and I can’t believe how fast the months are flying by. I hope everyone is…
Briefly: Boat lock closed
The South Gulf Cove boat lock will be nonoperational due to repairs. The lock cannot be opened manually or via bridge tende…
History Bytes: Viola Dyer recalls Boca Rico, the Pass Marina and sea rescues
Closing out the season’s History Bytes series was a lively hour of story-telling by jack-of-many- trades and master of all…
How do you spell fun? Look for Royal Palm’s Putnam Spelling Bee
BY ERICA RESS MARTIN
March 13 is the night I look forward to and dread. It’s the night RPP’s “The 25th annual Putnam Cou…
Bike Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair March 9
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair, All Aboard the Boca Grande Express, arrives on Saturday, March 9. Come out and ce…