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OBITUARY: DORCAS AMOS
Dorcas Taylor Amos; bright spirit to those she met, wife, mother, grandmother, died peacefully on December 22, 2020 in Saras…
OBITUARY: William W. Deupree Jr.
On Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 William “Bill” W. Deupree, Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family in Boca Grande. He lived a…
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 Boc…
Gasparilla generosity part IV: St. David’s Jubilee receives stellar support this holiday season
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this four-part series, the community ha…
FWC reports return of red tide
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced the presence of a red tide bloom just to the…
Should I stay or should I go? Weighing the risks of social gatherings
Submission Note: The COVID-19 situation remains fluid. This article reflects information known at the time it was submitted…
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…