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Summer months bring need for vigilance in fight for manatee lives

March 30, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT As more boaters make their way out onto the water again for fishing season, they risk contributing to one of Lee County’s least desirable legacies: disproportionately high manatee...

Numbers are up for 2015 season

March 30, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT It’s probably tough to find a full-time Florida resident who, during any given season, doesn’t think it’s the worst one yet. And of course, by “worst” they usually mean “busiest,”...

Two-leggeds and four-leggeds unite this Saturday at the Dog Show

March 30, 2015
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Who let the dogs out? The Boca Grande Woman’s Club did! This Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m., the annual Boca Grande Dog Show will be held on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and 54...

Letter to the Editor: Strawberry Festival committee gives thanks to the community

To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church want to express our appreciation to everyone in the community for their efforts in their contributions, volunteering and...

Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today

March 20, 2015
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Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience. With each $20 ticket purchased you increase your chance to win dinner for two at 11...

Profile: Pastor Brian Brightly

March 20, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT Pastor Brian Brightly is a remarkably energetic speaker and a progressive thinker. I confess I’ve never attended a sermon given by the pastor – but I spent a week in Cuba with the...

Art for Haitian Children auction to be held at Smart Studio

March 20, 2015
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The Smart Studio will present a special silent auction of Dominican children’s art at their Boca Grande gallery on Park Avenue, March 25 through April 8. Children from the La Vega Christian School...

Hop on the Big Red Bus next Thursday: Donate blood, see a movie for free

March 20, 2015
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The Boca Grande Health Clinic is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and donors will receive vouchers for a free movie ticket, as well as a coupon for a single scoop...

A whole lot of line means a whole lot of troubles for our marine life

March 20, 2015
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BY JACK SHORT As the water crosses that magical temperature threshold somewhere in the mid-70s, the fish and the things that eat them are becoming more active. And, of course, so are the fishermen,...

Open enrollment at The Island School wrapping up next week

March 20, 2015
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Next week marks the end of open enrollment at The Island School for the next school year and, at this time, 57 applications have been received. According to Head of School Jean...