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Feb. 20 deadline for presidential primary; poll workers needed in Boca Grande

Although November 2024 elections may seem a long way off, the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, March 19, 2024 and…
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From pirates to the Pelican Room

The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time History Tour Guide Sandi Firtion had a full house on the mor…
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Open Letter: Nitrogen no fix for Charlotte County reclaimed water

BY ROBERT J. ROBBINS PhD. and PERCY ANGELO In large measure Charlotte County’s nitrogen problem results from its dispo…

Audubon seeks Florida flamingo count 

In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American flamingos i…

Tasty plans for upcoming Strawberry Fest

BY JASON WICKMAN On Saturday, March 2, the Strawberry Festival …

Postal meeting set, ways to report issues

A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., outside at th…
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Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Boca Grande Preschool

The Boca Grande Preschool will hold their annual “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at T…

Island Auxiliary Communications enter new working phase

BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICK PROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications…

Briefly: Dockside oyster garden assistance

For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improv…
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February History Bytes topics include Mary Ellen Parkinson, Grandma Effie

Each Wednesday this February will be an opportunity to relive some of the most interesting aspects of Boca Grande history…