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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Martina Long

Her ship sailed to Boca Grande Friends Martina Long is stepping into her new role as program director for Friends of Boc…

Friends gears up for season

The Friends of Boca Grande team is gearing up for the 2025-26 season. Left to right: Kyle Rich, Judy Prestia, Melissa Richa…

Cruising the Island!

The Porsche Club of America was in Boca Grande recently for one of its regular outings. Rob Vigorito, vice president of…
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EcoWatch: Animal cruelty is all around us. If you see it, report it.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are…
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Lee County passes island beach parking restrictions

Above, Chamber director Gary Cross addresses the board. Photo by Mat…
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Address for Aug. 5 Lee County parking meeting; link to watch on YouTube

The Public Hearing on Gasparilla Island parking is Tuesday, August 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, where a…
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Renourishment shortfall with parking rule   

$4.2 million example BY MARCY SHORTUSE A proposed parking plan for Gasparilla Island will affect the island’s future…
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Sea Turtles: Disorented hatchlings can be prevented

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY Last week, shortly after the start of one of our morning patrols, BGSTA volunteers recei…
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Capt. David McCown is new commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

The crew of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, which supervises rescue operations along the Gulf Coast, held a change of c…
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Mote Marine tests shark-repellent devices

Electromagnetic technology could reduce fishing depredation Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory’s research facility in…