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Q&A with Dr. John Fletemeyer, beach ecology expert

One of the nation’s biggest advocates for beaches is Dr. John Fletemeyer, a former research professor at Florida Internatio…
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Placida Bunkhouse still needs attention, entrance to Boca Grande

By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist Part of the uniqueness and the cultural identity that Boca Grande enjoys comes from it…

Boca Grande History: Battle of iguanas in 2009, Silver King boat theft in 1984

FIVE YEARS AGO The Burdettes welcomed another bundle into the family. Jenna Marie Burdette joined sisters Christina and…
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Editorial: What is historic in Boca Grande?

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had only one item on the…

Wheeler Road pickleball and Friends on Lee County agenda

At the upcoming Lee County Board of County Commissioners meeting on…

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Marks 15 Years Building Houses

COCONUT CREEK – For 15 years, Boca Grande Hope For Haitians has provided hope and homes in Haiti through Fo…
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Chowder restaurants named for Jan. 19 Island School event at Beach Club

Dinner will soon be served. It is time for The Island School’s annual Chowder Dinner next Friday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 8 p…
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446 4th Street East now officially historic

A frame storefront in Boca Grande, 446 4th Street East, is now officially a contributing building in the historic district…
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Bayou Bridge removed, for (almost) the last time

The temporary Bayou Bridge is mostly gone, at least temporarily. Wednesday, crews from Kelly Brothers Inc. were dismantl…
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Welcoming Lt. Mike Sawicki to Boca Grande

Lieutenant Mike Sawicki was not looking to change jobs when Capt. Jeff Corkhill told him about an opening for his position…