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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…
Obituary: William Lee Bentley Jr.
June 19, 2020
William Lee Bentley, Jr., Bill to all his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020 from ALS. He was at his home surrounded by his loving family, which was so important to him. Bil…
PROFILE: Eliot Vestner
June 19, 2020
A passion for learning drives him to write… BY MARCY SHORTUSE- When having a conversation with Eliot Vestner, one of the first things you notice is the quiet assertiveness in his voice and a gent…
Capt. Charlie takes first- and belt buckle- in Quarantine Classic
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The weather was suited more for the fish than the anglers, but even with torrential rain and storms the 2020 Quarantine Classic yielded 70 tarpon released over two days, and Capt…
Historic Preservation Board votes in Catholic Church project
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Work will soon begin on a new parish hall for the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, as the project was approved unanimously by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at the…
Ladies ‘Howl’ this weekend, Red Gill on June 20
June 12, 2020
STAFF REPORT- This Saturday, June 13, Special Effects will bring the Howl at the Moon – Ladies Night Out! Tournament to Boca Grande Pass, from 7 until 10 p.m. Cash Prizes awarded to first and secon…
Summer Camp starts this week: How has it changed since COVID came to town?
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Prior to 2020, many local kids (and their parents) looked forward to the beginning of summer camp, which is held at the Boca Grande Community Center and usually starts the week a…