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Chamber office has moved, but closed until October 1
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce office has moved into a new location, but will remain closed until October 1.
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Whoever controls the media, controls the mind
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
So this week we had a lesson in social media. The tale of Sam Samsonov, “our Sam,” as we call him, wen…
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 pr…
FWC investigates boating accident in Bayou
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 8 p.m., the Boca Grande Fi…
Lee and Charlotte Counties accept Deepwater settlements, at a loss
Lee and Charlotte counties have each formally accepted settlements for their claims against BP, related to the Deep…
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 between the sand and the parking lot. Sometimes, in th…
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…

