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What does the beach renourishment project mean for our sea turtles?

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Last week the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Jacksonville announced that some Gasparilla Isl…

The sea turtles, they are a ’nestin’ – Season began May 1

■ BY SUE ERWIN Sea turtle nesting season officially began on May 1, but one anxious loggerhead started the season early an…

Three thoroughbreds with island ties to run the Derby

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande’s own William S. Farish’s thoroughbred, Code of Honor, completed his major preparation earlier …

Shark bite in Pass this week first since 2005

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS r…

Notice to boaters: Waterway is closed through November

■ STAFF REPORT Installation of the Gasparilla Island Water Associat…

New date for Ladies Howl

■ STAFF REPORT The annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament has a new date after being postponed on S…

New WRTT art features some of our ‘setting sons’

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The artwork for the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament hit the streets last week, and it still has…

Lemon Bay Prom at Boca Grande

Photos submitted and by Marcy Shortuse

ISLAND LEO BEAT: Fishing poles stolen from two different locations

The weather may have cooled off, but the island is heating up with the hustle and bustle of season again. Visitors and res…

Island School Art Show of 2019

The Island School Art Show was a true testament to the creativity and talent of our island children. Shown above, one of t…