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GIBA swing bridge down over weekend
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Swing Bridge suffered a malfunction at 3 p.m. on Friday June 12, and was closed to boat traffi…
A week, and still no internet: Century Link down, but why?
Note: CenturyLink services were restored to some islanders on Tuesday afternoon, after this article was written. BY OLIVIA C…
Tarpon tug-of-war: My first fight with the feisty silver king
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Reeling in a tarpon is a rite of passage in the town of Boca Grande. As a Florida native, I spent most of…
Fourth of July parade time set
STAFF REPORT- The red, white and blue will be flying high and proud t…
Spark Boca Grande TV the place for final Grande Glee concert of season
STAFF REPORT- On Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m., Grande Glee is going to p…
Paddle for Peace unites approximately 100 on local waters
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Approximately 100 locals participated in last Sunday’s Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grand…
Bahamas reopen for fishing, Gasparilla Island boat traffic still heavy
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just 50 miles from the east coast of Florida rest the western islands of The Bahamas, an archipelagic sta…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County’s Small Business Relaunch Assistance Program application window to close Friday
To the Editor: Lee County Government will close its current application window for its LeeCARES Small Business Relaunch Assi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ladies Howl: A wonderful first-time experience
To the Editor: On behalf of our crew of anglers, I would like to thank Robin and Sandy Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters &…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte Sheriff looks forward to better times
To the Editor: The past few months have proven to be anything but ordinary. Our day to day lives have been shifted and throw…