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Heather Santos 1976-2025
Heather Ruth Santos, beloved wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, godmother, mimi, and friend, died on August 7, 2025 in Flo…
Stephen Meylan 1952-2025
Stephen George Meylan, age 73, of Englewood, FL, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte. He w…
An extraordinary bird: The osprey
FROM BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is the first of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barr…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valerie Cotton
The art of teaching
On Monday The Island School opened its doors…
Boca Grande Firefighter wins first for comedy
Last Tuesday, Aug. 5, Boca Grande Fire Department’s Daniel Martinez…
EcoWatch: Protect our oceans, the pulse of the world
“At the end of the day, the government and local government all bow to public pressure [regulatory] enforcement is weak, an…
Charlotte County’s Tallahassee delegation hears comments on beach access
The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including Sen. Ben Albritton, Rep. Danny Nix and Rep. Vanessa Oli…
Odd year: Review of this season’s sea turtle nesting figures
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Can you believe we are only at the halfway point of this sea turtle nesting season? The…
Guest preacher
This Sunday, Aug. 10, the Rev. Patty Frick, a United Methodist elder, will preach at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. Sh…
Rep. Nix and Oliver, Sen. Albritton meet constituents Monday at County Chamber
There will be a public meeting with the Charlotte County Legislative Delegation on Monday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at…