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Whoever controls the media, controls the mind
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – So this week we had a lesson in social media. The tale of Sam Samsonov, “our Sam,” as we call him, we…
The real story of Sam Samsonov and the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority comes to light
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Sam Samsonov and his wife of 53 years, Margaret, sat by the pool at their Grove City home on Monday a…
Charlotte vs. FOCH will not have a hearing … for now
BY JACK SHORT – In spite of at least a year of discovery and preparation for a hearing between Charlotte County and certai…
FWC investigates boating accident in Bayou
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 8 p.m., the Boca Grande Fire …
Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss
Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements …
You think your one piece of trash won’t make a difference?
When you go to the beach for the day, it’s a long haul between the sand and the parking lot. Sometimes, in the fray, an …
Obituary: Edward Cruz
Edward Cruz, former CEO of E.E. Cruz and Company, Inc., philanthropist and entrepreneur, passed away on Tuesday, July 14 a…
Obituary: JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich
JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich passed away on June 29, 2015 in Southwest Florida after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Ca…
Obituary: John O. Hastings
John O. Hastings, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2015. He was a resident of the Boca Grande Club. Jo…
Obituary: Capt. Jimmy Robertson
Captain James “Jimmy” Andrew Robertson, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 4…