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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes…
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And then there were 10: Turtle patrol winding down nest checks

And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight lo…
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Tanks for the Memories: The evolution of water storage on the island

BY KAREN GRACE The late Capt. Fred Futch once said that although many people say the biggest change to the island came f…
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Help prevent water pollution

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Marine pollution is an increa…
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Briefly: Breeze new flights in October

New flights beginning in Ft. Myers. In Fort Myers, Breeze is offe…
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Fishing Guides hold Annual Meeting

On September 5, the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association held their Annual Meeting, and discussed the future of the organ…
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Business and Real Estate around the islands: Re-openings in Pine Island, Captiva

Some recent re-openings around neighboring islands. Two years after Hurricane Ian, businesses across Boca Grande Pass are s…
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Don Pedro Island engine heads out on ferry

Charlotte County Station 10 evaculated Don Pedro in the advance of Hurricane Helene. Below, the engine on the Palm Island T…
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BGFD fights ‘forever chemicals’ gear

Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by…
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On the ballot: Abortion and marijuana amendments explained 

Two of the most discussed amendments to the Florida Constitution this November include a ballot initiative on marijuana, Am…