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Minor league baseball canceled for 2020 season
July 3, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has officially canceled the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. Pat O’Connor, Minor League Baseball President issued the following statement today: “Majo…
A reminder of how sweet it is to sit with a friend: Lolo’s ‘Buddy Bench’
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After the passing of considerate local Lolo Weir in December of 2017, the Garden Club was inspired to replicate her passionate personality in a rainbow-painted bench. The bench w…
Gotta watch out for those ‘killer coconuts’ while walking, parking
July 3, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From the scent of blooming jasmine to the taste of salt in the air, Gasparilla Island is home to many classic tropical tropes. However, some things may be beautiful from the outs…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County promotes STAR competition, all anglers welcome to participate for prizes
July 3, 2020
To the Editor: Charlotte County welcomes anglers and non-anglers participating in the statewide CCA Florida STAR competition, July 1- Oct. 4. Participants are competing for almost $500,000 in prize…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A ‘thank you’ to Bobby Miller, who helped a friend so many years ago
July 3, 2020
To the Editor: About 20 years ago a friend of ours brought his son over to our house. His son had recently had an operation that left him partly paralyzed from the waist down. While we were sitti…
Obituary: Doris Russell
July 3, 2020
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on June 19, 2020. For the past 30 plus years, Doris has overseen the care of multiple properties and assisted several families at Boc…
PROFILE: Capt. Chuck Jenks
July 3, 2020
Born with the salt air in his lungs and fishing in his soul… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The small seaside town of Boca Grande is built on a foundation of fishing families. Fishermen alike flock to the is…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County’s Small Business Relaunch Assistance Program application window to close Friday
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: Lee County Government will close its current application window for its LeeCARES Small Business Relaunch Assistance Program at 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. The county anticipates reopenin…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ladies Howl: A wonderful first-time experience
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: On behalf of our crew of anglers, I would like to thank Robin and Sandy Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters & Special Effects for organizing the 2020 Ladies Night Out Howl at the Moo…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte Sheriff looks forward to better times
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: The past few months have proven to be anything but ordinary. Our day to day lives have been shifted and thrown off-kilter. During this time of uncertainty and unknowns, I hope that t…