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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ellen Thompson 

A foundation for Michigan college education Being labeled a visionary is pretty high praise. That’s the word the Detroit…
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EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down

The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection. In the sea’s expan…
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SW Florida Fishing: For the Ladies…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishin…
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Ordinance regarding Boca Grande parking on agenda at Lee County meeting

Editor’s Note: This draft ordinance passed. It now goes to an August…
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High dunes, nesting loggerheads and a somersault back after hatching

 Here and below, ‘cliffs’ of Boca Grande.         BGSTA photos BY…
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Our Lady gets reredos restoration after floods; organ is next on program

At the end of May the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church looked remarkably like it did before the ravages of Hu…
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Residents of South Gulf Cove, county to hear of plans by Maronda Homes

A full house is expected Tuesday, June 17, when Maronda Homes takes the microphone at what is billed as a “Town Hall Meetin…
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Charlotte County plans on opening of Englewood Beach parking area

Charlotte County has said it is reopening Englewood Beach parking, after a letter from the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, a…
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1980s cottage gets redo; wall may help with flooding for Palm Ave. project

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its June 11 meeting. The board met at St. Andrew’s Epi…

Coral Creek closures June 12

Coral Creek Bridge will experience temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 12, through Friday, June 1…