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FWC investigates boating accident in Bayou
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 8 p.m., the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a report of a boat that had…
Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss
Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements for their claims against BP, related to the Deep…
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 th…
Obituary: JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich
JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich passed away on June 29, 2015 in Southwe…
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…
Obituary: Capt. Jimmy Robertson
Captain James “Jimmy” Andrew Robertson, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday July 11, 2015.
He is survived by his wif…
Profile: Christine Stites
BY JACK SHORT
She’s Chrissy to most, but only if you knew her after she moved here. Or before she became a professio…
A word about your local farmers market
Dear People of Boca Grande,
The Boca Grande Farmers Market appeals to you for help and assistance in finding and ide…
Editor’s note: We will miss you, Sam
Many of you are aware that Sam Samsonov, a toll tender with the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for 30 years, is no long…