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Island merchants hold summer sales in last days of August
While some restaurants and businesses are closed this time of year, many are still open and are rolling out sales during …
Watch mail for TRIM notices; not a bill but an estimate
Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM (Truth in Millage) have been sent out to Lee and Charlotte County property ow…
50,000 expected at Boca H20 Saturday
No permit required, but fire, sheriff and Coast Guard present
Possibly over 50,000 people are anticipated to attend th…
State Park ideas withdrawn; input still needed on future plan
A state-wide Great Outdoors Initiative by Florida Department of En…
Charles Blanchard, 1943-2024
Charles E. “Chuck” or “Charlie” Blanchard, age 80, passed away on …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michigan to Boca Grande Preschool, Jackie Eby
Being known as a jack of all trades is a good thing. It means you are versatile, resourceful, multi-talented and able to …
Golf carts fore-bidden on roadways
New signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed this w…
Fust Library closed temporarily from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1
Johann Fust Community Library will be closed temporarily beginning Monday, Sept. 23, while the Fust Foundation conducts p…
Letters: Appreciation for Delores Savas on windmills
To the Editor:
I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The ineff…
Rip currents are by far the biggest beach hazard
BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER
You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, wo…