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Englewood Area Orchid Society celebrates 60 years

Members welcomed BY TERRI CARR, PRESIDENT Yes, we are 60 years old. In 1966, Dearborn Street had a 5 & 10, barber…
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Fust Library seeks local authors for season

Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and publ…
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Coast Guard watching charter crews

Two over weekend  A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting…
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First patients at new Health Clinic

Kim Newlin (above) was the first patient appointment at the new…
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GICIA Bike Path irrigation allows Fairchild Garden orchid operation

Above, a native butterfly orchid on the path.  A new irrigation s…
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Man overboard chaos in Boca Grande Pass

Man rescued in shark and tarpon filled waters during busy evening A man-overboard situation in Boca Grande Pass on Frida…
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Union, increased calls discussed at Boca Fire meeting

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 134 calls for assistance in April and May 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser du…
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Team Blaze wins ‘World’s Richest’

One of the team’s eight tarpon released during the 2026 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce ‘World’s Richest’ Tarpon Tourn…
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He told that to the Judge: Canadian visitor beats Boca Grande ticket

Citations dismissed after tourist parking case A Canadian man visiting Boca Grande this March had his parking ticket thr…
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FWC, local units to ensure safety at sandbar party

This Saturday, May 23, Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be held on the water off the sandbar between Gasparilla Isl…