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Spark plans in the works
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- When diving into the thoughts of local Spark Boca Grande founder and CEO Erica Ress Martin, there’s much…
COVID scams becoming more and more common these days
STAFF REPORT- The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is warning residents to be wary of potential Corona virus-related scams…
Lee County surpasses recycling rate, becomes one of three counties in Florida to meet goal of 75 percent
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County established an 80 percent recycling rate in 2019, 5 percent higher than the original goal set…
Renourishment project required equipment staging in Harbor
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For months, the sight of a barge has interrupted t…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: State senate candidate focuses on clean water, open economy, police support
To the Editor: Over the next month voters will cast their ballots for…
Obituary: Mary Whiteside
Mary Charlotte Herrington Whiteside, age 90, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2020 due to complications of the Covid-19 viru…
PROFILE: Donna Larson
For Donna, the destination is determined by the journey… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Combing the shoreline of Gasparilla Island, lo…
Comries: 1 – Promenade: 0; Right to ‘quiet title’ won by couple on 3rd Street
A verdict has been reached in the case of Doug and Carolyn Comrie, residents at the juncture of 3rd Street and The Prom…
Boca Grande Preschool is back to the books after virus shutdown
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN- Boca Grande’s littlest learners have returned to preschool. The pre-kindergarten 4 and 5-year-olds…
Second graduation canceled for Class of 2020: Charlotte County makes decision to hold only virtual ceremonies this year
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local high school students who graduated this past school term were looking forward to normalcy, with pla…