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An extraordinary bird: The osprey
FROM BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is the first of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barr…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valerie Cotton
The art of teaching
On Monday The Island School opened its doors for a new school year – and for Valerie Cotton, it mark…
Boca Grande Firefighter wins first for comedy
Last Tuesday, Aug. 5, Boca Grande Fire Department’s Daniel Martinez won first place at Visani’s 1st Comic Standing in Port…
EcoWatch: Protect our oceans, the pulse of the world
“At the end of the day, the government and local government all bow…
Charlotte County’s Tallahassee delegation hears comments on beach access
The Tallahassee delegation representing Charlotte County, including…
Odd year: Review of this season’s sea turtle nesting figures
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Can you believe we are only at the halfway point of this sea turtle nesting season? The…
Guest preacher
This Sunday, Aug. 10, the Rev. Patty Frick, a United Methodist elder, will preach at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. Sh…
Rep. Nix and Oliver, Sen. Albritton meet constituents Monday at County Chamber
There will be a public meeting with the Charlotte County Legislative Delegation on Monday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at…
Quarterly bridge meeting Aug. 14
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will conduct a quarterly board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. in the multi-p…
Charlotte hosts right of way meeting
Charlotte County Public Works will host a community outreach meeting on Monday, August 18, to discuss county right-of-way (…











