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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 dev…
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 from…
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 R…
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 s…
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, w…
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 Monda…
An old treasure in the trees on Placida Road
September 14, 2023
A parcel on Placida Road, with an empty 1920s cottage just south of the Hacienda condominiums and across from Cape Haze Resort, may have a new owner.
The property was originally listed on the com…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Marc Vee
September 14, 2023
Marc Vee discovered his love of music when he was not much more than 7 years old. His mix of classical, rock, jazz and a few other styles of guitar music can be heard at least weekly at the Key Lime…
OBITUARY: Donna Adams
September 14, 2023
Donna High Adams passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at her home in Birmingham, Ala. surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Donna was born January 29, 195…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GIMM thanks everyone for a great season
September 14, 2023
To the Editor:
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum (GIMM) and Whidden’s captains had a great tarpon season! We hosted two “Howl At Moon“ tournaments, and William Woodroffe hosted two more…