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On the front lines of the COVID-19 battle: A leader in infectious disease research discloses what he has learned about the Moderna vaccine
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- For Dr. Richard Novak, a “vacation” in the time of COVID-19 is a bit of an oxymoron, yet he is giving it…
BGHS COVID-19 information kit available electronically
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- The welcome back health kit the Boca Grande Health Clinic distributed to help returning re…
Gasparilla generosity part IV: St. David’s Jubilee receives stellar support this holiday season
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this four-part series, the community has been called on to donate to local organizations to ma…
FWC reports return of red tide
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has…
Should I stay or should I go? Weighing the risks of social gatherings
Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article r…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Even in 2020 there’s still so much to be thankful for
The year that never seemed to end is finally ending, and if you’re reading this, we are glad you’re still here with us. It w…
Obituary: Patricia Alaine Cole
Patricia Alaine Cole, a.k.a. “Pat,” 70, of Placida, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on D…
PROFILE: Leigh Chessher
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Boca Blooms has made room for an additional member to join their team. Although she found herself switchi…
COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information k…
National Register nomination granted 60-day extension
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A 60-day extension on the presentation of the nomination to the state’s historic review board has been gr…