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$16 million raised in two weeks for Mercabo purchase
When our community comes together, we come together in a big way. As of our press date the Gasparilla Island Conservation…
The bridge was stuck for a little while, but it’s all better now
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at around noon motorists had what some would refer to as a “bonding moment” when t…
A special boy gets the royal treatment when he comes to Boca Grande
BY SUE ERWIN – Finding out that your child has a brain tumor is unfathomable, but once the shock of the news has passed, …
Gulf Coast Symphony to perform at Fust Library
A traveling quartet from the Symphony will perform in the library’s…
Message to Lee County Commissioners: Listen to reason when it comes to Gilchrist parking
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just when I thought nothing more about the Gilchrist parking situation would surprise me, I found I w…
Obituary: Theresa Matos
Theresa Matos of Boca Grande passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, December 1, 2015. She lost her batt…
It’s Boca Bargains time again!
The wait is almost over! Boca Bargains will open for the season on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. The store’s shelves and rac…
Carroll to hold annual Studio Party, ‘Postcards from the Beach’ featured
Local artist Carroll Swayze will be hosting her 28th annual Studio Party and once-a-year art sale on Saturday, Dec. 12 fr…
Many thanks for a great book sale
To the Editor: The JF Library Foundation just concluded another successful Book Sale, thanks to the outstanding efforts o…