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Author: Marcy Shortuse

Grande Aire opens new location in Englewood

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An old Boca Grande business is getting a new leg up with customer service: Grande Aire Services, Inc. recently announced they will open a new location, in Englewood. Don’t fret though,...

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Gasparilla Island Water Association announced changes to water may cause change in odor, taste of water through June, July

STAFF REPORT- Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From June...

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‘Paddle for Peace’ to be held this weekend at the north end

June 12, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s the first time in a while people in Boca Grande are considering attending an event involving a considerable portion of the community. Glass Bottom Rentals on Boca Grande is holding...

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Hill Tide sees an end to private pier project, reconstruction of old dock continues

BY OLIVIA CAMERON-The shoreline just past Hill Tide Estates at the south end of the island is still dressed in orange. The private pier expansion continues to barrier off the beach with orange netting....

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‘Tis a rare flower that blooms in Southwest Florida The night-blooming cereus

June 12, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

One of the strangest plants of Southwest Florida, the night blooming cereus, is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a dead bush most of the year. It is rarely seen in the...

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The Promenade: A piece of island history with a ‘Grande’ past

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Without our history, it’s difficult to remember where we came from. These words of wisdom have been repeated quite often as of late, but they take on a new meaning when pertaining...

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The story of fostering hope in the midst of a pandemic

SUBMITTED BY THE SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY- During worrisome and unknown times, Suncoast Humane Society had to make many quick decisions. On April 1st, an urgent plea was made to our community to help...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a wonderful ending to the 2020 school year

To the Editor, and to the community of Boca Grande: When we were faced with the reality of distance learning with nine weeks left in the school year, The Island School’s teachers, staff, students, and...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff thanks all who keep the peace, sends zero tolerance message to those who do not

To the Editor, to the citizens of Lee County and my family members at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office: I want to personally thank the residents of our great county who play a huge role helping keep...

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OBITUARY: George ‘Ashley’ Gray

George “Ashley” Gray, 48, of Venice, Florida, passed on May 27, 2020, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Woodsboro, Maryland. Born on June 7, 1971 in Washington, DC, he was the son to Mason W....

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