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Obituary: Janell H. Johnson
Janell H. Johnson, formally of Boca Grande, Florida, passed away to her heavenly home on November 11, 2019. She was born Oct…
K. brevis found in his concentrations in Charlotte, Lee counties
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, med…
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 Cou…
Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us
To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s…
Dog park ‘meeting’ leaves island residents howling for more information
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took their seats a few minutes after 2 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5…
Operation Second Chance offers wounded veterans new adventures
■ BY SUE ERWIN For the past two years, Kathy and Dave Irwin have been organizing and hosting events for disabled veterans th…
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…