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Historic Board’s denial of Gilchrist CoA heard by HEX examiner

The case of the property at 161/181 Gilchrist Avenue went before the Lee County Hearing Examiner on Tuesday, Sept. 12, with…

Woman’s Club donates BIG to EmComm fund

With a projected expenditure amount of around $300,000, the Island EOC Emergency Communications and Interoperability Workin…

A future for branch banking? While so many have closed, our local banks vow to remain viable

Despite at least a dozen local bank branch closures in as many years, local “brick-and-mortar” banks are still a part of lo…

Noticing non-natives? Report them if you do

There’s been a surge of non-natives on the Cape Haze Peninsula … a…

Lee County vote increases Captiva building height in the name of ‘resilience’

The issue of how tall buildings could be on Captiva was unclear. Rua…
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POLICE BEAT

Woman leaves child in car to swim with sharks off Bokeelia, Boca Grande Fire Department marine unit responds The Boca Gr…
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An old treasure in the trees on Placida Road

A parcel on Placida Road, with an empty 1920s cottage just south of the Hacienda condominiums and across from Cape Haze Res…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Marc Vee

Marc Vee discovered his love of music when he was not much more than 7 years old. His mix of classical, rock, jazz and a fe…
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OBITUARY: Donna Adams

Donna High Adams passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at her home in Birmingham, Ala. surr…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM thanks everyone for a great season

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum (GIMM) and Whidden’s captains had a great tarpon season! We hosted&…