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The more we attempt to understand, the more confusing the red tide and blue green algae becomes
To the Editor: We all desire a simple clear path to solve our messes to make them disappear. As we read we need to remain ob…
Island resident says, ‘Speak out and tell the truth’
To the Editor: I read the article from Mote President Dr. Michael Crosby and was left knowing I had been completely duped. I…
Lee County DOT to resurface some island roads soon
■ STAFF REPORT Road paving work is scheduled to begin Thursday to resurface about 3.9 miles of roadway in Boca Grande as par…
Is ozone the answer? Some say it may help with red tide
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mote Marine Laboratory scientists were on Damficare St…
Harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida: Let’s tone down the rhetoric and work together for solutions
■ SUBMITTED BY DR. MICHAEL CROSBY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY The fact tha…
Two iconic island figures gone, but not forgotten: Jeff Gaines Jr. and Steve Seidensticker
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande native Jefferson Gaines Jr., born May 17, 1935, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He att…
Charlotte County declares local state of emergency: ‘This is an economic tragedy’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlotte County Commission staff announced on Tuesday, Aug. 14 that they would be holding an emergency meeti…
What’s this, another lizard on the island? One who walks on water? Well, why not
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Sunday, Aug. 12 some local kids were treated to a rare sight as they golf-carted along looking for Po…
1,000 books before kindergarten: Encourage reading while children are young
■ BY SUE ERWIN Kelly Borza started reading to her sons Granger and Grayson before they were born. She had heard that babies…
Lee County continues beach clean-ups in red tide areas
■ STAFF REPORT Contractors working for Lee County have removed more than 1,400 tons of fish from Lee County beaches and wate…