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Real Estate Chart: June 9-15, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 6/9/24 to 6/15/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
6-21-Real…
Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules
As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf C…
Bids out for State Park renourishment
The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park….
Community Center expansion plan wins Lee Commissioner approval, go ahead
$16 million plus raised
The development agreement between Lee C…
Process detailed for island iguana removal
As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more o…
Let’s start with parking by curbing the curb ‘lawns’
When people get worked up and annoyed about the issues of parking in Boca Grande, one concept that comes up, over and ove…
Briefly: Fust’s Island Booknotes seeks submissions for published local authors
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published b…
Harold Russell 1935-2024
Harold Russell passed away on June 13, 2024, surrounded by family members.
Harold grew up in Chicago, graduating from …
Sandra Kinder Bertsch 1941-2024
Sandra “Sandy” Kinder Bertsch, 82, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on …
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Beach Rescue to Boca Grande, Sarah Cislo, firefighter
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sara…