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OPINION: Coastal development loophole with Transfer of Density Unit discrepancies

BY ROB ROBBINS We are witnessing a dangerous “shell game” with coastal overdevelopment. Developers have been exploiting…

Capt. John Spinks Celebration

Capt. John Spinks, best known as Capt. ‘Tater’ Spinks, died March 8, 2026. Born Jan. 1, 1947, he was a long-time Boca Grand…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sara Faella

New owner of Courtyard Hair Courtyard Hair Etc on the north end of Gasparilla Island will celebrate its 35th anniversary…
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SW Florida Fishing: Fish and … birds?

BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR Over the last few weeks, loads and loads of…
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EcoWatch: The Endangered Species Act is safe for now

We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for…
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Good Friday, Easter worship and events 

Easter is early this year, and all of the island traditions are scheduled and underway for the busy weekend ahead. Easte…
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Basin Sailing Yacht Club hold its annual Island Championships regatta

Little Laser sailboats in annual competition From left, competitors in the March 29, 2026, BSYC Island Championship are…
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Island School Bake Sale benefits teacher

 The Island School students, parents and teachers came together to sell baked goods and lemonade on Saturday, March 28 to b…
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Lee tourism brings Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot to Cayo Costa

Above, Jasmine Sanders was photographed on the Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks. She is as “Golden Barbie” to her loyal soc…
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Burrowing owls by Lemon Bay

Wick and Magge Sollers hosted the Lemon Bay Conservancy on Tuesday night, to present the conservation group’s efforts at sa…