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OBITUARY: George De Genaro
George De Genaro died on August 8, 2018 at home at Bay Plaza in downtown Sarasota. He was 93. His illness was short with won…
Turtle nest numbers up compared to this time last year
STAFF REPORT – Despite the red tide situation, sea turtle nest numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their w…
Mote scientists in Boca Grande to determine snook health
BY SUE ERWIN – Mote marine scientists were at 7th Street beach in Boca Grande on Wednesday morning to lead an assessment pro…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Missing dock box prompts investigation
STAFF REPORT – The theft of a dock box at a yacht on Bayou Avenue was…
Snook, redfish to be catch-and-release only until FWC re-evaluates
STAFF REPORT – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
The fates brought Harley home … the luckiest weiner dog in the world
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Gulf was calm on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 25 when Shane Hale set sail from Marina Jack’s in S…
A beautiful life lost: Saying goodbye to Dylan Edic
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The loss of Dylan Edic’s laughter is palpable this week on the island, after he was taken from us in a c…
Profile Rick Argo
■ BY SUE ERWIN Gasparilla Island State Park Administration has a new leader, and he has plenty of experience to help him adj…
Obituary: Dylan Mitchell Edic
Dylan Mitchell Edic, 21, of Port Charlotte, FL; passed away suddenly on August 27, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1997 in Port…
Red tide meeting a success in one man’s eyes
To the Editor: The Friday evening, 24 August Red Tide meeting at the Englewood Event Center was successful. It was a full ho…