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Open Letter: Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte County reclaimed water

BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its disposa…

Audubon seeks Florida flamingo count 

In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American flamingos into Florida and across the eastern half of the U.S. In…

Tasty plans for upcoming Strawberry Fest

BY JASON WICKMAN On Saturday, March 2, the Strawberry Festival will return to the Community Center grounds to celebrate…

Postal meeting set, ways to report issues

A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public…
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Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundra…

Island Auxiliary Communications enter new working phase

BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICK PROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications p…

Briefly: Dockside oyster garden assistance

For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improvin…
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February History Bytes topics include Mary Ellen Parkinson, Grandma Effie

Each Wednesday this February will be an opportunity to relive some of the most interesting aspects of Boca Grande history…

Common sea sponge cleans up

The old Boca Grande railroad runs along the north end of Gasparilla Island over a shallow sandbar that is a popular hangout…
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Students, Young Life at Beach Club

A Young Life event at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club last weekend not only raised money for the ministry’s local chapter, bu…