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Is the fate of the NHR proposal sealed? Appeal filed, but state announces that more than half of residents in the district have objected to the nomination
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Word from Tallahassee this week is that the controversial National Register of Historic Places nominatio…
The loss of a legendary artist and friend: Rest well, Patti Middleton
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s amazing how such a diminutive body can wield such a mighty soul, but everyone who met Patti Middlet…
Like two peas in a pod and birds of a feather, this mother and daughter paint together … celebrating Mother’s Day
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – For countless artists their mothers were their first unofficial art teachers, whether they provided actu…
Our nurses set the bar for quality care
BY CEO MARK DRISCOLL, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – You may have notice…
Local deputies, fire, EMS respond to sinking boats and golf cart accidents
STAFF REPORT – Local first responders received several calls this weekend, including several boat and golf cart calls.
On Sa…
United Methodist Women announce plans for Strawberry Festival 2022
STAFF REPORT – The UMW Board has announced that there will be a Strawberry Festival in 2022, on March 5. According to organi…
Faith and ‘The Holy Day’ holiday: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church examines the meaning of Sunday as a day of rest and how it impacted our nation
SUBMITTED BY ERICA RESS MARTIN – On Tuesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m., the third free webisode of the new St. Andrew’s Lecture se…
Wildlife volunteers needed more than ever, as one faithful island volunteer is retiring
BY T MICHELE WALKER – After 16 years of service to the Boca Grande and southwest Florida community, Blanche Vedette is turni…
Lemon Bay High School prom a raving success
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – To say that 2021 has been a year of ups and downs for the graduating class of Lemon Bay High School is a…