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A seahorse, a used COVID test and 1,000 pacifiers (and much more) found at Coastal Cleanup
September 21, 2023
Volunteers gathered on Gasparilla’s beaches for the annual International Coastal Beach Clean Up, held across the world, and on island, on Saturday, Sept. 16.
“We even had a couple of walk-ons,”…
Dixon family holding celebration of life for Sam Dixon on October 1
September 21, 2023
A rescheduled celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at his (and Suzanne’s) residence, 2301 Williamsburg Way, Englewood (Placida/Cape Haze) between noon and 5 p.m.
The…
Vanderbilt-vintage modernist Cape Haze Community Center upgraded
September 21, 2023
One of the original elements of the Cape Haze development of Alfred and William Vanderbilt began restoration this week.
The Cape Haze Community Center, which sits just off the fountain entrance…
Warm Mineral Springs development moving forward
September 21, 2023
Warm Mineral Springs restoration and development is moving forward. After much public input and North Port City staff work, the City Commission has approved a plan to develop the park surrounding …
OBITUARY: Annie Parsons
September 21, 2023
Annie Elizabeth Oakley Parsons, 84, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Annie was born to Cary and Mildred Oakley on July 10, 1939, in Dora, Alabama. Due to her ever-loving and d…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Richard Malcolm
September 21, 2023
There is a personality “type” the psychology professionals call “The Caregiver” or “The Consul.” People of this sort tend to be outgoing, loyal, organized, and tender-hearted. They gain energy fro…
All kinds of October fun at Cedar Point Park
September 15, 2023
(All events are held at Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood Florida, 34224)
There’s always something interesting going at the Cedar Point Environmental Park off Placida…
Noticing non-natives? Report them if you do
September 14, 2023
There’s been a surge of non-natives on the Cape Haze Peninsula … and we don’t just mean iguanas. Lately, numerous constrictor snakes have been found in Rotonda and South Gulf Cove, which clearly…
Lee County vote increases Captiva building height in the name of ‘resilience’
September 14, 2023
The issue of how tall buildings could be on Captiva was unclear. Ruane asked the County Attorney’s staff whether any building could be higher than 45 feet “base flood,” and possibly reach 75 feet,…
POLICE BEAT
September 14, 2023
Woman leaves child in car to swim with sharks off Bokeelia, Boca Grande Fire Department marine unit responds
The Boca Grande Fire Department had to make their way all the way to Bokeelia on Mon…