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POLICE BEAT: Mysterious van filled with fuel found abandoned at Placida boat ramp, CCSO asks all island residents to lock up their boats, tackle and other gear
On Friday, May 7 Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigators and Charlotte County Fire were on scene at the Placida boat…
OBITUARY: Mike Weddle
Michael Lee Weddle, born September 29, 1954, passed away on May 7, 2021 in Englewood at his home in Englewood, FL.
He was b…
PROFILE: Virginia Williamson
BY T MICHELE WALKER – While most mothers spent Mother’s Day being pampered, brunching and celebrating their one special day…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A tribute to local artist and historian Patti Middleton
To the Editor:
During the past six years we were very fortunate to sp…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a terrific prom, from grateful parents
To the Editor:
As parents of this year’s senior class at Lemon Bay Hi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Please respect our beaches, take out what you bring in
To the Editor:
Diapers. Sandals. Broken glass. These are just a few of the things that I find on a regular basis when I walk…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FWC launches the new Florida fishing pier finder
To the Editor:
Are you looking for a place to fish from shore? Check out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissi…
Is the fate of the NHR proposal sealed? Appeal filed, but state announces that more than half of residents in the district have objected to the nomination
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Word from Tallahassee this week is that the controversial National Register of Historic Places nominatio…
The loss of a legendary artist and friend: Rest well, Patti Middleton
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s amazing how such a diminutive body can wield such a mighty soul, but everyone who met Patti Middlet…
Like two peas in a pod and birds of a feather, this mother and daughter paint together … celebrating Mother’s Day
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – For countless artists their mothers were their first unofficial art teachers, whether they provided actu…