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In the face of new proposed dredging deregulation that could mean 50 percent more sea turtle deaths, it seems strange that ‘relocation’ is no longer an option
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE AND MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s common to hear the phrase “There is no use in dredging things up,” but when it c…
Greatest kids fishing tournament on earth to be held in Boca Grande Pass on June 5: Kids helping kids is what it’s all about
STAFF REPORT – After taking 2020 off because of COVID-19, the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament will return o…
Foster takes first in Basin Sailing Yacht Club World Championship
STAFF REPORT – The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “World Championships” on Sunday, April 25 at the Boca Bay Powerh…
A history of the du Pont family in Boca Grande
BY KAREN GRACE AND THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER – The beginning of…
OBITUARY: Michael Calahan
Michael (“Mike”) A. Calahan, formerly of Boca Grande, died unexpected…
PROFILE: Cathy Ballman
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Zoom meetings are as ubiquitous as love bugs in spring. After months of coffee interviews and visits t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to all who helped Hope for Haitians committee exceed their 2021 goal
Dear Editor and friends of the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee,
We’ve exceeded our goal!
On behalf of the Boca Gra…
Real estate on Gasparilla Island: Right now it’s hotter than asphalt in September
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Excuse us for stating the obvious: The housing market in Boca Grande and environs is hotter than Florida…
Dog park discussion to be held by Lee County on April 30
STAFF REPORT – Join Lee County Parks & Recreation as they host an open house from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 30, in th…
Why we need to talk about non-communicable diseases
BY DR LAUREN HANA MD, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – With so much attention over the past year-plus focused on COVID-19, there…