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Florence Jelks: The ‘principal with principles’ has passed
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Florence T. Jelks Robinson passed away on September 23, 2017. She was born and raised in Boca Grande a…
Busch matches donations 2:1 for Mote after Irma
A philanthropist with island ties has upped the ante for giving at Mote Marine Laboratory, to help repair damage at a rese…
Chamber to host mixer at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host their October Monthly Mixer at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Thurs…
Prepare your haunting best … the carnival is coming
Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going…
Wildlife Center seeks volunteers; training in October
The Wildlife Center of Venice is always looking for new volunteers …
Local emergency responders field boat-in-distress call, chainsaw call
On Tuesday, Oct. 3 Boca Grande firefighters and Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the call of a boat that had run…
Johann Fust Library Foundation fall book sale planned
The annual Johann Fust Library Foundation fall book sale is planned for Monday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 15. The ho…
LETTERS: Many thanks for Manatee’s help during Irma
To the Editor: Hurricane Irma was traumatic for humans and animals alike, but it also brought out the generosity in people…
OBITUARY: Roddey Dowd Sr.
Roddey Dowd, Sr. passed away at home September 30 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Charlotte on July 18,…
OBITUARY: William Richard “Dick” Jones
William Richard (Dick) Jones, of Boca Grande and Chatham, Mass., died in Chatham on September 19, 2017. He was predeceased…