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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 ord…
Obituary: William Lee Bentley Jr.
William Lee Bentley, Jr., Bill to all his family and friends, passed…
PROFILE: Eliot Vestner
A passion for learning drives him to write… BY MARCY SHORTUSE- When having a conversation with Eliot Vestner, one of the f…
Capt. Charlie takes first- and belt buckle- in Quarantine Classic
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The weather was suited more for the fish than the anglers, but even with torrential rain and storms the 2…
Historic Preservation Board votes in Catholic Church project
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Work will soon begin on a new parish hall for the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, as the project was a…
Ladies ‘Howl’ this weekend, Red Gill on June 20
STAFF REPORT- This Saturday, June 13, Special Effects will bring the Howl at the Moon – Ladies Night Out! Tournament to Boca…
Summer Camp starts this week: How has it changed since COVID came to town?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Prior to 2020, many local kids (and their parents) looked forward to the beginning of summer camp, which…