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A countdown for our nation’s 250th begins Friday

This Fourth of July we are in a countdown to July 4, 2026 – our nation’s 250th. Is it a semiquincentennial or a sestercente…

Dog Life: Choosing the right equipment to train your dog

■BY HARRY KALAJIAN Quality time with your dog is either a leisure time or a training period. When you are in leisure tim…
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EcoWatch: Is the spirit of July 4th celebration still alive?

“Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and the republic for which it stands. Miracles do nut cluster, and what happened…
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SW Florida Fishing: Pass and backcountry fishing…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We have had lots of great fishing this p…
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Coast Guard rescue west of Sanibel

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued 2 children and…

Boca Grande Fishing Pier: Kayak Launch and Parking Open

The canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921 r…

Getting patriotic at The Pink Pony

Patriotic colors are everywhere! The Pink Pony offers red, white and blue acai bowls. Stop in and grab one or pick up some…

Shop local this Fourth

Shop local as we head in to Independence Day week. Bridget Logue and Kris Boyden show off new Lilly wear at Palm on Par…
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Fourth of July golf cart parade begins in the cool morning

Independence Day is right around the corner, and lineup for Boca Grande’s annual Fourth of July parade begins at 8:30 a.m…
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Briefly: South Gulf Cove Lock Independence Holiday Hours

The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Friday, July 4, to accommodate increased holiday boat…