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Two iconic island figures gone, but not forgotten: Jeff Gaines Jr. and Steve Seidensticker
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande native Jefferson Gaines Jr., born May 17, 1935, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He att…
Charlotte County declares local state of emergency: ‘This is an economic tragedy’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlotte County Commission staff announced on Tuesday, Aug. 14 that they would be holding an emergency meeti…
What’s this, another lizard on the island? One who walks on water? Well, why not
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Sunday, Aug. 12 some local kids were treated to a rare sight as they golf-carted along looking for Po…
1,000 books before kindergarten: Encourage reading while children are young
■ BY SUE ERWIN Kelly Borza started reading to her sons Granger and Gr…
Lee County continues beach clean-ups in red tide areas
■ STAFF REPORT Contractors working for Lee County have removed more t…
Red tide public meeting scheduled for August 24
■ STAFF REPORT On Friday, Aug. 24 the public is invited to a red tide forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Englewood Event Cente…
Turtle numbers still up despite red tide
■ BY SUE ERWIN Despite the effects of red tide, sea turtle nest numbers are continuing to grow, hatchlings are making their…
Obituary: Frances Dale Elwood Melvold
Frances Dale Melvold of Maquoketa, Iowa, who spent winters with her husband and family members at Boca Grande for more than…
Profile Lisa Hannah
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve visited Englewood Bank in the last several months, you may have noticed a new friendly face behind…
GICIA addresses common red tide questions
To the Editor: As you know, the GICIA Alert List originated during Hurricane Charley and was reinstated during Hurricane Irm…