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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything
To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know m…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to everyone for the love and care
To the Editor: I just wanted to thank everybody who came to my rescue when I got into an accident lately. So many people c…
Closures, cancellations and postponements on Gasparilla Island due to COVID-19 concerns
UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020
The following activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Lee County schoo…
JUST A WORD ABOUT COVID-19 …
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on …
Two island surveys could affect your future part 2
BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Bo…
OBITUARY: John M. Mihm
John McSorely Mihm, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1936. John w…
PROFILE: Whitty Ransome
BY SUSAN ERWIN Boca Grande resident Whitney “Whitty” Ransome has dedicated a good portion of her professional career to he…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for another great film festival
To the Editor: Thank you to everyone that helped make the 2nd annual Boca Grande Film Festival a roaring success. The film…
‘Coffee with Captains’ this Saturday all about fish and how they behave
STAFF REPORT This Week’s Topic at Coffee with Captains is titled “Fish behavior and how to approach specific species.” Whe…
The root of all evil: Pauline Lord leaves her heiress title behind
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Is there such a thing as having too much money? Whether it fits her former persona or not, Pauline Lord …