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Do you have fisherkids? It’s tourney time!

Another season is upon us and with it comes a new kids’ fishing tournament, courtesy of Lee County Parks & Recreation a…

TIS announces list of chefs for chowder dinner … at least, so far

We’re getting closer to the date of The Island School’s Chowder Dinner, one of Boca Grande’s most sumptuous events. Take-ou…
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Time is winding down to turn in educational scholarship applications to Woman’s Club

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now acc…

It’s been awhile since the kayak launch was usable, soooo … what’s up with that?

If you’re one of the many people who love to kayak and frequently us…
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Will the shrimp boat ever be in again? 

A look at what happened to the Capt. C.J. It seems like almost every day brings us another reason to get really grumpy w…
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Get ready for ‘On Golden Pond’ and the return of the Royal Palm Players next week

By Nancy White, Royal Palm Players As an important contribution to Boca Grande’s recovery from the devastation of Hurric…

The future of Warm Mineral Springs is once again tentative

The pressure is on again to develop the area surrounding Warm Mineral Springs in North Port. This has been an on-again-off-…

The green flash: Have you seen it? Do you know what it is?

Watching the sunset in Boca Grande is one of the most favored traditions, whether you live here year-round or just vacation…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy McCandless, the lady behind the Facebook persona of Fugate’s during the storm

If a book were to be written about surviving a hurricane from a mental health or spiritual standpoint, Amy McCandless could…