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In response to the ‘gun violence’ discussion …
To the Editor: In light of recent discussion of “gun violence,” here are some facts to frame the issue (most are FBI uniform…
Boca United thanks everyone for gun violence talk
To the Editor: Thank you to the 120 people who attended the informative and moving January 25th presentation on the national…
Submissions of love sought for ‘Love Lines’
■ STAFF REPORT As February approaches, we want to make you aware that you have another option to report your love on Valenti…
Lee County commissioner addresses island parking issues, new parking rangers
■ BY COMMISSIONER JOHN MANNING The following was written by John Mann…
Bush granddaughter discusses her new book with island crowd
■ BY SUE ERWIN Islanders packed the Boca Grande Community Center on Thursday, January 24 to hear two gracious and amusing wo…
Annual Tennis Classic continues
■ STAFF REPORT The 10th annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic competition began on January 26, and the action continues to…
Film Festival begins this Wednesday with ‘Captain Ron’ at the drive-in
■ STAFF REPORT The first annual Boca Grande Film Festival will begin with the jaunty cult classic “Captain Ron,” held on the…
BIPS schedules relighting ceremony for Gasparilla Island Light
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is throwing a party on Saturday, Feb. 9 to officially relight the his…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Deputies busy with battery, accidents and burglary investigations
■ STAFF REPORT An Englewood man was arrested this week on island after an altercation on the street led to multiple charges…