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Historical Society elects six new board members at annual meeting

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY At their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 19, the Boca Grande Historical…

An Earth Day discussion of sustainability:  

Reduce … reuse … recycle On this Earth Day, it is increasingly important to spread awareness about our planet…

The secrets to longevity continue

As part of our year-long celebration of the Boca Grande Health Clinic’s 75th anniversary, the Clinic is pleased to present…

BIPS inspires stewardship: April Giving Challenge can help them in their mission

For over 30 years, Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) has been on a…
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High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area

This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard wa…
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New fire boat provides state-of-the-art technology to save more lives

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Boca Grande Fire Department recently took delivery of their new fire bo…

All manner of calls come in for BGFD and EMS these past few days

It’s been a busy time lately for the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS, as they’ve responded to a plethora of…

Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season is upon us: Be mindful, be kind

We have come to that time of year when sea turtles will be coming ashore on our beaches to dig their nests and deposit eggs…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pastor Matthew Williams

It was 10:30 p.m. and the end of a long day of moving for Matthew Williams, the new pastor at the Lighthouse United Methodi…

OBITUARY: Dick Stem

Dick Stem, a World War II veteran who built a successful Sarasota-area building supply company, died surrounded by family a…