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The passing of a well-loved island figure, Father Charles Sullivan
Father Charles Sullivan, founder of St. Columbkille Mission Parish in Fort Myers and former leader of Our Lady of Mercy in…
Boca Grande Weds celebrates 25 years of wedding planning
When we look back on our lives, we often marvel at how things come full circle. For Camille Williams, life is filled with s…
Another ‘Damfi’ party is in the books
No one in Boca Grande will ever say that Terry Seitz doesn’t know how to throw a party. The “Damfi” parties have been going…
A message in a bottle leads to a great day on the water for two young fishermen
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
When you go fishing, you just never know wh…
The Island School Annual Art Show
The Island School held their annual art show this past week at the B…
Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season is upon us: Be mindful, be kind
On Friday, April 22 the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association held its 2022 season launch meeting with some exciting upcoming…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gina Thomsen
Humans, birds, manatees, dolphins … she helps them all
Gina Thomsen has a passion for life…the life of every creatur…
OBITUARY: Ike Roberts
Isaac “Ike” Blackburn Roberts, age 93, Nokomis, Fla., died on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1928 in Clayto…
EDITORIAL: A thank you to you, in a very big way
Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Whether we’re talking about the freedom to roam around the world…









