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Lee County, Army Corps beach renourishment agreement passed

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 17 to approve amending an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to authorize continued federal participation in beach nourishment on Gasparilla...

Scenes from the Captain’s Party (May 17, 2022)

Photos by Theresa O’Connor

Kids’ fishing tournament

The weather was beautiful but the bite was not prolific at the May 14, 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. In all, three young anglers proved to have hot hands in the tournament, bringing in all the fish...

OBITUARY: Bobbie Hoyt

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Barbara (Bobbie) Hoyt passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2022. Bobbie was fast approaching her 101st birthday, as she was born on July 13, 1921. Bobbie spent her time between Cleveland, Ohio...

OBITUARY: Peter Nicholas

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Peter M. Nicholas passed away on May 14, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife and best friend of 58 years, Ginny Lilly Nicholas. Pete was a family man, respected businessman, passionate boater and involved...

AROUND THE TOWN

May 13, 2022
Staff Report
Education, News

Sharing the love on Mother’s Day! Photos by Caroline p16-1Download

Weather cancels Ladies Day; first time in 31 years

The Manasota Mermaids didn’t even get their fins wet in the 2022 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, as the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce had to make a tough call and cancel the event on account of bad...

Slowly but surely, the turtles are returning

May 13, 2022
Staff Report
News

Many kinds of wildlife depend on Florida’s beaches for their survival, including endangered and threatened species. Over 30 species of shorebirds and seabirds use beach habitats for nesting, resting...

OBITUARY: Je-Je Pierce

May 13, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Jean “Je-Je” Harding Pierce of Boca Grande, Fla. and Woods Hole, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Boca Grande, at the age of 94. Born February 29, 1928 in Canada to Fred and...

Timeline for the week of May 6, 2022

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