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Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character

BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after…
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Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval

On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation…
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Chili Challenge and Firehouse 5K this weekend

The Grande Firehouse 5k, followed by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Big Mouth Chili Challenge is on Saturday…
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Camera Club meets

The Boca Grande Camera Club announces its first meeting this season…

Lewis L. Hamilton 1939-2025

Lewis L. Hamilton, M.D. of Boca Grande, FL and Salisbury, CT died pe…
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Historic gathering for Historical Society

The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at th…
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The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner

The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn B…
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Busiest corner in the BG Village

As work continued Wednesday on the old 3rd Street Bistro building, utility crews were also working on wiring as it passed t…
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Tourism appointments

At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments: Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker…
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Lighthouse rallies for families hurt by Hurricane Melissa

BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Many island institutions have rallied to support victims of Hurricane Melissa…