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PROFILE: Byron Maxwell
Sustaining state parks for four generations… BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Visitors from across the nation come to Boca Grande to d…
Looking for their guardian angel, Punta Gorda family seeks man named Freddie who saved their lives after jets tipped
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A Punta Gorda family is counting their blessings this week, and seeking their guardian angel after a near…
Local business buys 800 pieces of clothing for charity organization
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Thursday, Sept. 10, the St. David’s Jubilee Center ladies packed up a large donation of clothing at F…
A message from the Clinic: Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever
BY MARK DRISCOLL- Before coming back to the island this year, please…
Bad weekend weather makes for many fire calls
STAFF REPORT- Labor Day weekend weather was temperamental, including…
The horse doorbell: Another piece of island history
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just a week ago, master metalsmith Alex Klahm was back on Gasparilla Island with another restoration proj…
Sugar flowers by Suzanne bring a beautiful touch to quarantine celebrations
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The year 2020 was something to look forward to, whether that was because it meant a sudden twist into an…
So many questions, so much frustration about the ‘rona- especially when it comes to our kids
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wanted to take this opportunity to let you in on some things we are working on for next week, and they’…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Royal Palm Players makes announcement: ‘The show must go on!’
To the Editor: As President of Royal Palm Players, I would like to take a moment to let you know what RPP has planned for th…
Obituary: Doris Russell
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on June 19, 2020. For the past 30 plus years Doris has overs…