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Mote Marine documents another first for corals in Florida
Colonies of coral have spawned in breakthrough restoration STAFF REPORT- For the first time in Florida or Caribbean waters…
Bzzz… zzz… Mosquito Control is hard at work to reduce that annoying buzz
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County Mosquito Control District has worked around the clock to collect accurate data on the local mo…
A Tribute to Dee: Family suggests to name room at Community Center after beloved lady
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Legends never die, and our island has had our share of great ones. There are some names that stick out mo…
Historic Preservation Board hears, approves four new island home projects
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on Wedn…
Obituary: Charles Tucker
Charles L. Tucker, 94, of Tekonsha, Mich.passed away Tuesday, August…
Obituary: Bill Hinman
William “Bill” Taylor Hinman of Muse, Fla., passed away July 11, 2020, while in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Bill was born in…
Obituary: Henry Henneberger
Henry C. Henneberger, 88, died on Saturday, July 8, 2020 in Riverview, Fla. Born on Oct. 15, 1931 and educated in Germany…
New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location
BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s D…
Obituary: Virginia Knight
Virginia Knight, 92, of Punta Gorda passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1927, to Bob and Bessi…
PROFILE: Lily Taylor
Hooked on island life… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At the age of 22, Lily Taylor has already landed a position as the executive dir…