Author: Staff Report

Governor DeSantis vetoes bad water bill SB 2508

June 10, 2022
Staff Report
News

At a press conference on June 8 in Fort Myers, Gov. Ron DeSantis stood shoulder to shoulder with fishing guides and announced the long-awaited veto of Senate Bill 2508. DeSantis acknowledged he...

Moving up, moving on, but never forgetting where they came from … The Island School Class of 2022

June 10, 2022
Staff Report
Education, News

The growth a child experiences between kindergarten and fifth grade is enormous … during that time one can become an entirely different person, in fact. From learning the basics of reading, writing...

OBITUARIES: William ‘Bill’ Heisel

June 10, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

William A. “Bill” Heisel passed away on Monday, May 23, surrounded by his family, one week before his 96th birthday. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia (nee O’Donnell) and sisters...

Offshore fun

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SERVICES FOR EVELYN WILBUR DARNA ANNOUNCED FOR THIS FRIDAY …

June 6, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Another part of the island’s heart is gone … In Celebration of Evelyn Wilbur Darna (October 10, 1939 to June 6, 2022), Beloved wife to Merritt “Babe” Darna, Mother to Merritt...

Third Street Bistro bids a quiet farewell to Boca Grande

June 3, 2022
Staff Report
News

Last Saturday, May 28, was the final night of service at Third Street Bistro. Owner Alex Herrmann and his wife reigned over a festive evening enjoyed by staff and customers alike. The Herrmanns are...

Wheeler Road ballfield closed through October for creation of new dog park

June 3, 2022
Staff Report
News

The Boca Grande ballfield park, located at 305 Wheeler Road, will be closed from Wednesday, June 1, through Monday, Oct. 31 for park improvements. Improvements included in the $501,000 project are...

OBITUARY: Robert Ryan Sr.

June 3, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Robert M. Ryan, Sr. of Gladwyne, Pa., passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022. He was 80. Robert was the beloved husband of Barbara Spiro Ryan (nee Stewart) and the late Bonnie Rich Ryan. Loving father...

Boca Grande property transfers

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Memories of the Red Gill Tournament of 2022

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