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Red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 123 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 79 samples from...

It’s here! Strawberry Festival time!

March 3, 2023
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News

Come join the United Methodist Women at the annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. Lots of fun, good food and the traditional auction,...

Smart Studio hosts benefit show while looking for a new home

March 3, 2023
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News

Wini Smart loved two things the most, painting and helping people. In her honor, Smart Studio is hosting a benefit art show and sale featuring original watercolor and oil paintings by the late artist....

The Easter Bunny needs a little help this year … could it be you he’s seeking?

March 3, 2023
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Community, News

The Easter Egg Hunt at the Boca Grande Community Center is a tradition that isn’t missed by many families, including those who live here and those who live far away and visit at that time every year....

The Inn Marina receives prestigious award for service

March 3, 2023
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News

Inn Marina Manager Brian Knight recently received a letter that made him quite happy. It came from Mercury Marine, and declared the Inn Marina to be number one in service, as nominated by their customers. In...

Strawberries and art mix perfectly at this weekend’s festival

March 3, 2023
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News

The Annual Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival is back by popular demand, this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, March 4-5 on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center on Park Avenue. The Art...

OBITUARY: Robert Elliott

March 2, 2023
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Obituaries

Bob Elliott, beloved husband, father, grandfather and good friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully in Venice on January 16, 2023 at the age of 85. Bob had a long and successful career...

You might think it’s just burrow, eat, mate, repeat, but the life of one of our oldest species on earth is being threatened every day

February 23, 2023
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News

Gopher tortoises love Gasparilla Island. They gravitate to areas with sun, sand and great weather, not unlike the humans who occupy the island. They are long-lived reptiles – 40 to 60 years in the...

Density meeting in Charlotte County set for February 28

February 23, 2023
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News

The Charlotte County hearing on Cape Haze density is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 in Room 119 of the Murdock Administration building. Charlotte County government has proposed a rule...

St. Andrew’s speaker to discuss common ground, difficult dialog

February 23, 2023
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News

As part of the “Faith and …” speaker’s series at St. Andrew’s Church, Dr. Aine Donovan will speak on “Hope and Healing amidst Deep Division” next Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. This event is free and open...