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FIVE YEARS AGO
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to approve the new parish hall for Our Lady…
Lu the hippo, and an appreciation for Florida State Parks
It is the end of an era in Florida. Lu, the hippopotamus at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, died June…
100th Birthday Celebration
Boca Grande part-time resident Oliver Carr celebrated his 100th birthday last week in Washington, D.C. He is pictured here…
Local manufacturers on ‘Coolest Thing’ list
Three Charlotte County companies have officially been nominated for…
Charlotte Sea Grant sponsors ethical ecotourism webinars
The UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Florida Sea Grant office is o…
Alice Kubista, 1936-2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Alice Elizabeth (Maris) Kubista who reunited with our…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Calusa Waterkeeper, Joe Cavanaugh
Our water watchman
A new Calusa Waterkeeper recently joined the mission of protecting Southwest Florida’s water resource…
EcoWatch: Fathers will be facing new challenges in 2025
The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting ar…
Shark bite reported on 22nd Street in Boca Grande
A little after noon on Wednesday, June 11, a child was injured by an apparent shark bite on the 2200 block of Shore Lane, a…
Summer PGA Nationals qualifier
Savanah Pope has been competing in The Under Armour Junior Tour for four years. She competed in five, nine-hole tournam…