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DeSantis appoints Persons-Mulicka to lead Lee elections
May 21, 2026
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Supervisor of Elections.
Persons-Mulicka is a founding partner and attorney at Strayhorn &…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John & Lisa Walsh
May 21, 2026
Houston, we have Finnegan and …..
Among the Boca Grande regulars, and friends of so many, are John and Lisa Walsh, who call Houston their permanent residence. They are among the regulars who sp…
Woman’s Club scholarships
May 21, 2026
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club awarded 11 scholarships to Lemon Bay High School seniors. All 11 students have a strong connection to Boca Grande either by employment themselves or through a parent or…
Chamber scholarships
May 21, 2026
Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients this year. Shown above with Wally Rutan and Austin Fogo are Tazana Botterfield and Monica Heeg.
Photo by Tim Kern
A Better Shot scholarships
May 21, 2026
2026 A Better Shot Scholar, Kylee Rice, from Port Charlotte High School. Photo submitted
A Better Shot scholarship recipients from Lemon Bay High School shown above with Tom and Donna Catanzarit…
The contrast between the large silver fish and the clear blue Gulf
May 21, 2026
I was able to enjoy up-close observations at this year’s tarpon fishing events. Smitty from Hudson’s was my teammate on our committee boat. Capt. Charley Coleman was generous and donated his 23 Dora…
EcoWatch: Honoring Vets on Memorial Day in a changing world
May 21, 2026
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Field, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row.
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid th…
Island School Grads
May 14, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, The Island School will have a golf cart parade to recognize the fifth-grade graduates. Each year the fifth graders write their favorite moments at the school ahead of graduation…
World’s Richest Day One
May 14, 2026
Day One of the Boca Grande Chamber’s World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament had 44 tarpon caught and released. Boca Blue’s first fish; Outta Line’s jump; Dusty McGonigal trying to stay upright; releases…
Slow progress at Sea Grape
May 14, 2026
Progress on the bathroom facilities continues at the Sea Grape State Park beach access just north of South Beach Bar & Grille.
Photo by Garland
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