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Obituary: William Harold Buettin
William Harold Buettin, 92, of Naples, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2016 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Fla…
Obituary: Robert Alexander Melvin III
Capt. Robert Alexander Melvin III (retired USCG), 78, of Elizabeth City, N.C. died at home Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Two bodies found in search for family of four and their sailboat
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As of press time on Thursday, June 23 two bodies have been recovered in the search for a family of four…
Englewood man dead after boat accident north of Gasparilla Island
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 19, Dy…
Family earns scuba certification through island employee
■ BY SUE ERWIN Stephanie Taylor and her husband Rodney have spent countless hours exploring the waters around Boca Grande ab…
Turtle nest numbers increase despite stormy weather
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s latest report for turtle nests recently showed that nests have incre…
Camp kids solve riddles with Gladys Varga, the storyteller and drama coach
■ BY SUE ERWIN Arts integrated storyteller and drama coach Gladys Varga provided a creative, imaginative program for a group…
Mote scientists seek volunteers for tarpon-tagging program
■ BY SUE ERWIN The adrenaline rush and excitement of tarpon fishing arguably make it one of the most sought-after recreation…
FWC to participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend
■ STAFF REPORT As the summer recreational boating season gets into full swing, the FWC Law Enforcement Division will be out…