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No fluoride added to island water, ever
A new statewide push by State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo to discourage the fluoridation of Florida water will not af…
Rental market quickly recovering after storm cancellations, rebooks
The season may have started a little less busy due to hurricane destruction; however, this appears to be good news for last…
Island says goodbye to Kennedy-era Health Clinic Annex building
Demolition of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex building, located at 280 Park Avenue, began on November 25, marking the s…
Utility employees light up Fire Department
Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Dep…
$4.5 million in road projects begin
This week, Lee County contractors began the process of repairing roa…
Blue letter box must wait ‘til Post Office returns
There is no word on the opening date of the Boca Grande Post Office. In addition, the blue USPS letter box across the s…
Xmas Walk Saturday, Tree Lighting Sunday
The annual Boca Grande Christmas Walk is Saturday, Dec. 7. Santa will drive through town in the firetruck around 5:30 p.m…
GUEST ESSAY: This hunter remains circumspect after 10-point buck ‘attack’
BY GARY MARTIN
It has just come to our attention that an elderly, but highly experienced, deer hunter was attacked earli…
GUEST ESSAY: Reunited with beloved Bass Weejuns from college days
Favorite Maine loafer, maybe tassels next?
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
I scrimped together the money for my first pair of Bass W…
Last pass for island hurricane debris begins Monday
For folks returning to Gasparilla Island, large piles of hurricane debris lining Gasparilla Road have been the dominant ima…