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A visit from the sheriff, a new golf cart for our guys
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno visited Boca Grande on Thursday, June 30 to speak with local residents. Sheriff Marceno…
GIWA announces temporary modification of disinfection treatment procedures
PROVIDED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION
Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changi…
OBITUARY: Larry Twitchell
Retired Air Force Major General Larry Twitchell of Placida, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Sarasota Memor…
Boca Grande Fire Department passes inspection with flying colors
The Boca Grande Fire Department has received an outstanding accredit…
Random fire calls for service, illness, a golf cart accident or two and a few other maladies reported through the Boca Grande Fire Department
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to several calls throughou…
Just a friendly reminder: Take lightning threats seriously
This summer has seen its fair share of thunderstorms, and it appears that the trend will continue. We’ve also had a good am…
Now might be a good time to consider sustainable gardening
Every day, we add more people on planet Earth and less topsoil, water and land with which to grow food. In 1945, the United…
TURTLE TRACKS: Beach trash needs to be looked at as a serious turtle hazard
As we head into peak nesting season, now is the time when sea turtle patrollers really come together and work hard as a tea…
In the Spotlight: Just Martyn, please No formal titles for new Methodist minister
July 1 marks a starting point in the liturgical year for those in the United Methodist tradition. Not coincidentally, it is…