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GIWA to village: Water may be out next week
Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be replacing five broken water valves, and installing two new main water v…
Shall we promenade? Maybe, if we can make it through
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you’re like many of us who live and work on the island, sometimes it’s nice to sit at one of the be…
Fire Board approves tax increase
BY SUSAN ERWIN – The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on…
Tickets expected to go fast for the BGHS ‘Lunch with the Legends’
The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once a…
The library: It’s not just for books anymore!
BY SUSAN ERWIN – As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the di…
Obituary: Sharon Mehler
Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a fligh…
Lee County to offer tax seminars and more this fall
To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on proper…
What does Native American Day mean, exactly?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – September is an odd month for holidays. There’s not much going on for most people, with the ex…
First youth fishing tourney of the season set for next weekend
The first youth fishing tournament of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier from 9 t…