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The real story of Sam Samsonov and the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority comes to light
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Sam Samsonov and his wife of 53 years, Margaret, sat by the pool at their Grove City home on Monday af…
Charlotte vs. FOCH will not have a hearing … for now
BY JACK SHORT
In spite of at least a year of discovery and preparation for a hearing between Charlotte County and ce…
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 settl…
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…
Obituary: Edward Cruz
Edward Cruz, former CEO of E.E. Cruz and Company, Inc., philanthropist and entrepreneur, passed away on Tuesday, July 1…
Obituary: JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich
JoAnne (Jo Jo) Faulstich passed away on June 29, 2015 in Southwest Florida after a lengthy illness. She was a native of…
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…