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Veterans Day remembrances: Two local veterans tell their stories of war
■ STAFF REPORT United States Coast Guard Capt. Robert A. “Bob” Melvin III, (deceased), father of islanders Sandy and Bob Mel…
According to County, our right to promenade is not easily defendable
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a regular Boca Grande beachgoer, you may have noticed a new addition to our already crowded Pr…
‘The Price of Everything’ documentary to be featured at the community center
On Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will show the documentary, “The Price of Everything” a…
Update to GIWA Harbor Drive line rehabilitation plan
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA The Gasparilla Island Water Association had plann…
Born in the Lighthouse – that’s why she’s so bright
■ BY SUE ERWIN Evelyn Carter McKinney took her first breath of air in…
Lee County iguana panel to meet
■ STAFF REPORT The Lee County Municipal Services Benefit Unit’s “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Boca Bay…
GICIA volunteers to lead tours of Mercabo Preserve
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is excited to have successf…
Profile: Boo Thayer Gemes
■ BY SUE ERWIN After 27 years of working in the fashion industry on 7th Avenue in New York City, Boo Thayer Gemes perceived…
Obituary: Leonard Mathew Saari
Leonard Mathew Saari of Riverside, CT, and Boca Grande, FL, died as a result of a sudden stroke on October 19. 2019, at Gree…
OBITUARY: Janet Thibodeau
Janet M. Thibodeau, 83, wife of Gerald Thibodeau, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, a the Sussman House in R…