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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: He stayed, then wrote a very accurate description of the event

To the Editor: September 28, 2022 will go down in infamy and will be remembered for some years to come. Ian was almost a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I’m fine

To the Editor: Someone asked me last week, “How are you doing?” The pat answer is “I’m fine.” I’m not really. …

Company is coming on Saturday: Welcome to our disaster area!

We’ve got power and internet outages, a cell phone tower lodged in our bakery, piles of debris clogging our side streets an…

South Beach is coming back! And if all goes well it could be soon, too

Bart DeStefano and Marco Meola, owners of South Beach Bar & Gril…

Tips to voting in next week’s election

Hurricane Ian has not been able to stop our democratic processes, bu…

Feeling frustrated and confused about your insurance? Knowing the basics before hiring contractors is vital 

There are so many questions that deserve solid answers when it comes to insurance claims regarding Hurricane Ian. If you ha…
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Financial assistance for a fresh start given by Disaster Relief Fund

The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande rec…

Cayo Costa: An update from ground zero

SUBMITTED BY CAYO COSTA PARK RANGERS As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial…
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Hidden dangers in the water could affect swimmers and boaters – let logic prevail

As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was cat…

If you lost a dock, a boathouse or structure on the water, read this

As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boa…