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Many thanks to those who made our book sale a success
To the Editor: Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Isl…
Thank you, Lee County, for cleaning the beaches
To the Editor: I would like to thank Director Jesse Lavender, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Joe Weir, Lee County Parks an…
Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us
To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s relationship with Lee County’s government. After years…
Dog park ‘meeting’ leaves island residents howling for more information
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took t…
Operation Second Chance offers wounded veterans new adventures
■ BY SUE ERWIN For the past two years, Kathy and Dave Irwin have been…
Veterans Day remembrances: Two local veterans tell their stories of war
■ STAFF REPORT United States Coast Guard Capt. Robert A. “Bob” Melvin III, (deceased), father of islanders Sandy and Bob Mel…
According to County, our right to promenade is not easily defendable
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a regular Boca Grande beachgoer, you may have noticed a new addition to our already crowded Pr…
‘The Price of Everything’ documentary to be featured at the community center
On Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will show the documentary, “The Price of Everything” a…
Update to GIWA Harbor Drive line rehabilitation plan
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA The Gasparilla Island Water Association had planned to begin replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on…
Born in the Lighthouse – that’s why she’s so bright
■ BY SUE ERWIN Evelyn Carter McKinney took her first breath of air in the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. She was born in 1934…