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Two lives saved from drowning at south end, thanks to human chain … and a pool noodle and shell sifter
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Theresa Wise’s simple shark’s tooth hunting expedition on Wednesday, July 12 at the south end of the isl…
Capt. Wayne wins again in Ladies Draw
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Eight tarpon were released in the 2017 Ladies Mix and Match Tarpon Tournament held on Saturday, July 15…
Len and Bev say good-bye to The Palmetto Inn, plan to move to Cape Haze
■ BY SUE ERWIN Islanders Beverly Furtado and Len Tatko will soon bid farewell to Boca Grande, but they’re not going very far…
Gasparilla Island sea turtle update: Those babies are movin’ toward the Gulf!
■ BY SUE ERWIN We’re three months into nesting season, and many baby…
Profile Beverly Furtado
■ BY SUE ERWIN Beverly Furtado was first introduced to Boca Grande 38…
Obituary Jay Niles
John “Jay” Cutler Niles, of Marblehead, Mass. and Woodstock, Vt., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017 wit…
Do we need more signage at our southern beach access points?
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The time has come to start a new discussion on more specific signage at our southern beach access points…
Fust Library named as one of 25 favorite Florida buildings
■ STAFF REPORT Want to make the Fust famous? This is your chance, as the American Institute for Architects and the Florida F…
Republican Club Golf outing planned for July 22
■ BY SUE ERWIN The West Charlotte County Republican Club is planning its 9th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 22 at Lemo…
Eagle Scout Summer Godwin soars toward higher goals
■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer Godwin was participating in a beach cleanup at Don Pedro Park with Park Ranger Richard Newman several…