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Lee County 20/20 Program completes acquisition of 92 acres on Pine Island
To the Editor: On Monday, July 8, Lee County completed the acquisition of 92 acres in central Pine Island increasing the siz…
Pull out those masks, fins and dive flags: It’s ‘bug’ season again
To the Editor: The 2019 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season July 24 and 25, followed by the…
Obituary: Anthony S. Duarte Jr.
Anthony Silveria Duarte, Jr. a long-time resident of Duxbury, Linneus, Maine, and Boca Grande Fla passed away suddenly at hi…
In case you were wondering …
■ STAFF REPORT We have word from Lee County that the seats in front o…
Little heroes save damsels in distress
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlie Ruth and Matthew Jaeger spent the Fourth of Ju…
If you want to learn to sail on Lemon Bay, you’d better sign up now
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Englewood Sailing Association is partnering with the YMCA to offer a summer sailing camp for adults. The…
Crush the tiny turtle becomes a legend
■ BY SUE ERWIN When one thinks of the great explorers of all time many names come to mind. Lewis & Clark. Marco Polo. Le…
The truth about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in our waters … If you don’t feel safe going to the beach, read this
■ BY DR. RAYMOND JAMES I came out of the Gulf after snorkeling on July 4 and a fellow islander said, “Doc, aren’t you worrie…
More green sea turtles nesting on the island
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members are happy to report there are 15 documented green sea turtl…
Watch your belongings at the beach, there are thieves afoot
■ STAFF REPORT Just a warning to keep an eye on your belongings at the beach, as one visitor reported the theft of several…