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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Safer at Home’ means ‘stay at home’ unless travel is essential
To the Editor,
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91.
This – “Safer at Home” – …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Can we please leave the P.O. doors open?
To the Editor,
During this time, where so many are doing so much, and giving up so much worldwide to slow the spread of th…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking forward, it’s almost time to submit your space requests at the Community Center
To the Editor,
It is time once again for local organizations to submit space request forms for the use of the Boca Grande …
Home is where the health is: Governor issues Executive Order ‘Safer at Home’
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a move that surprised many, Florida Governor…
Angels among us: Woman’s Club initiates much-needed relief fund
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced today it will…
The loss of Nina Houghton resonates with many islanders
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Nina Rodale Houghton, a former Boca Grande resident who made a tremendous impact on our island, passed…
The official word regarding our island population and COVID-19
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the Florida Department of Health and private labs are able to provide more and more tests for Flori…
A message from the Clinic: A tale of two viruses
BY DALY WALKER, MD – I would like to commend those of you who have been practicing social distancing. The results of your …
Rumors, like COVID-19, spread: Charlotte County points out the fake news
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – There is a large amount of misinformation circulating regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Medical expe…
Ladies Day canceled, World’s Richest fate to be determined: Local fishing captains suffer dire losses but message remains unchanged – go fishing
Executive Order 20-91, Section 3 “Essential Activities states: “For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, “ess…