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History Bytes: A ‘true Southern lady’ Mary Ellen Vickers Parkinson

The second History Bytes program for 2024 featured Boca Grande native Carolyn Parkinson Nabers sharing about her mother’s…
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Lee County board considers Island School enrollment

The Island School will be authorized by Lee County to add 10 students to their August 2024 capacity, according to a resol…
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Resilience at Boca Grande Health Clinic

The Boca Grande Health Clinic and Foundation will welcome Yale-trained and board-certified psychiatry specialist Alexande…
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Fast cat takes first cruise to Boca Grande

Last weekend, the Miss Elissa catamaran made her first voyage to B…
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Fifth Street beach access remains closed

Editor’s Note: This electronic story was updated after deadline to…
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Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority elects new chairman

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority elected a new chairman at its Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting. The former vice chairman, …
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Mote scientist Toyoda tells of progress in understanding red tide

The Boca Grande Community Center auditorium was packed Wednesday as Dr. Jennifer Toyoda, researcher with the Mote Marine …
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Garden writer visits Boca Grande 

BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB On February 7, the Boca Grande Garden Club welcomed noted garden designer and author Pa…
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AT&T ring now tops Boca Grande cell tower

AT&T finally reached out and touched the Boca Grande cell tower this week. Its equipment is now atop the tower. Ac…

SW Florida Fishing: Between the front

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The unsettled weather patterns this year has the water temperatures in the backcountry on the…