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As virus numbers rise, officials warn ‘stay healthy, avoid the ER’

According to local health officials, after fighting COVID-19 for more than 500 days now, the curve of the virus is continui…

An iconic structure on the north end announces name change, and more

If you’re familiar with Boca Grande history at all, when you hear the name “Boca Grande Hotel” you might think of the grand…

OBITUARY: J.S. Lane

John Samuel “J.S.” Lane passed away on August 16, 2021 from COVID complications. He was born on May 28, 1934. John was b…

Historic Preservation Board discusses potential zoning amendment with Lee County at monthly meeting

After years of battling anonymous complaints, The Boca Grande Histor…

USACE tweaks Lake O plan after original ‘CC’ plan doesn’t sit well with Southwest Florida residents

After an announcement on July 19 regarding the potential new plan fo…

First day of school starts with a full house, new faces and a (not so) surprising mask announcement from Lee County

On Tuesday, Aug. 10 the classrooms at The Island School were once again ringing with the sounds of the voices of teachers a…

A crisis of Quorum: NHR meeting ends abruptly as member is asked to recuse herself

On the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 5 a webinar held by the Florida Department of State’s National Historic Review Board sho…

PROFILE: Karen Harrison-Trent

Karen Harrison-Trent was born and raised in Jamaica and is familiar with island life. “I’m from Jamaica, so yes, Boca Gr…

OBITUARY: Howard Bruce Witt

Howard Bruce Witt, 81, of Chicago, IL and Boca Grande passed away on August 3, 2021. He was born May 17, 1940. Howard wa…

EDITORIAL: More COVID lessons learned through experience

This is an editorial piece. It does not reflect information given by medical professionals, only experiences lived by the w…