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■ STAFF REPORT We have word from Lee County that the seats in front of Dolphin Cove/Pink Pony/Tortuga were removed only temp…
Little heroes save damsels in distress
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlie Ruth and Matthew Jaeger spent the Fourth of July like many other people on the island did – boating a…
If you want to learn to sail on Lemon Bay, you’d better sign up now
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Englewood Sailing Association is partnering with the YMCA to offer a summer sailing camp for adults. The…
Crush the tiny turtle becomes a legend
■ BY SUE ERWIN When one thinks of the great explorers of all time man…
The truth about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in our waters … If you don’t feel safe going to the beach, read this
■ BY DR. RAYMOND JAMES I came out of the Gulf after snorkeling on Jul…
More green sea turtles nesting on the island
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members are happy to report there are 15 documented green sea turtl…
Watch your belongings at the beach, there are thieves afoot
■ STAFF REPORT Just a warning to keep an eye on your belongings at the beach, as one visitor reported the theft of several…
Make sure your hang tags are ready
■ STAFF REPORT – Do you know where your hurricane hang tags are? Most people discard the tags into the dark recesses of thei…
Make sure your traps stay pulled until July 20
To the Editor: Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in state waters in our area were mandated to be pulled from the w…
The case of the FWC and the iguana bloodlust
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The media recently blasted an announcement regarding iguanas on social media that made some pretty big w…