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El Jobean fishing pier closes due to fire; Charlotte has drought burn ban

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire…
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Ian on June 4 agenda

The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the pub…
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Howl at the Moon tarpon tourney set for Saturday, June 1

Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The might…
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First win for Capt. Stinnett

Capt. Brecken Stinnett and the crew of Big Mouth won the 2024 Red Gi…
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Call Lee Dispatch

For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in…
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Sandbar music, notable visits on Memorial Day

It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend. “We did patrols…
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First Baptist restored; holds first service since Hurricane Ian

On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Boca Grande held their first service in their sanctuary since Hurricane Ian. The church…
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TWO TARPON TOURNAMENT FINALS: ‘World’s Richest’ and Red Gill winners

The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded Thursday in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both…

Charlotte County Utilities reminds residents of water conservation

The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme h…
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Take down the fence on 5th Street. Take a few steps.

If readers head to the end of 5th Street in Boca Grande, they will see a seaside attraction like no other. It is a wood fen…