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A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool
STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observa…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that help…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Histo…
Obituary: Herb Sodel
Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic charac…
Obituary: Patricia Cole
Patricia Elaine Cole, a long-standing and well-loved member of our community, has passed away. She was born on January 13…
PROFILE: Peter Strong, engineer and Bridge Authority chairman
He’s not afraid of a challenge… BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Ga…
New COVID-19 vaccines provide a dose of hope
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects informatio…
‘We need more time,’ BGHPB says to state in regards to National Register nomination
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A letter sent from Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane to Survey and Registration Supervisor for the st…
Gasparilla generosity part II: Toys, shoes and checks for a good cause
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we circle back to the generous hearts of Boca Grande, we are reminded of the $20,000 donation by a g…