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We’ll miss you, Tamela! Post office friend transfers to Englewood
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Word on this busy street is Tamela Sherman is leaving the Boca Grande post office, and it’s true! This Fri…
GICIA Mercabo Cove: Sawfish biology & acoustic tagging
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The GICIA has officially kicked off the restoration of Mercabo Cove. Did you know that Mercabo Cove…
The primary is this Tuesday … know your polling place, and what to expect
BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Florida primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 17, and as usual this will be a closed primary…
Many thanks to a community that cares, from Nicole’s people
STAFF REPORT The family of Nicole Coleman would like to express their…
Coronavirus 2019 and the week’s events
BY LAUREN HANA, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC The most recent statisti…
Three hours later, the Historic Preservation Board decided the house is just a bit … too … big …
BY MARCY SHORTUSE The people who filled the audience seats at the Wednesday, March 11 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Boar…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
I Silverdene Emblem O’Neill (familiarly known to my family, friends, and acquaintances as Blemie), because the burden of my…
Sister’s Restaurant holding fundraiser for miracle baby, mom calls for help
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Sister’s Italian American Restaurant is one of the only places on the island to sit down for quality pizza…
Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’
STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equ…
So long, it’s been good to know ya …
BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those not familiar with the term, it means someone who alway…