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May 23, 2024
“We are notorious for ‘running around self-righteously declaring our rights to this and to that. But if we were to reflect upon the millions ‘ran’ across bloodied battlefields so that we would have…

May 23, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE As the wind has started to lay down a bit, lots of tarpon are being caught on the beaches, in the passes, everywhere. The ‘World Richest’ Tarpon Tournament was held this…

May 23, 2024
Several faces in new places around the island. Michael Saunders & Co. welcome (from left) Tanner Stewart, Julie Horning and Rick Hugger to their team. Photo by Matt

May 23, 2024
BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD Tarpon were so abundant that big game sportfishing was created here. The giant fish splashing and jumping everywhere, driving fishermen crazy. Teasing spectators because w…

May 23, 2024
To the Editor:  Thank you for weekly coverage which reminded Islanders to donate their non-perishable food to Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. The donations in the blue barrels were taken to the…

May 23, 2024
This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein.  Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a Br…

May 23, 2024
If a church wanted to show the ideal family to represent what they want its family-centered ministry to look like, they could not have done a better job than the Lighthouse United Methodist Church h…

May 23, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY  Timing was everything for BGSTA Turtle Patroller Tammy Rigney. She was running a little late getting onto the beach for her morning patrol, but it paid off for her…

May 23, 2024
Results from Saturday There were 17 participants in the May 18, 2024 youth tournament, held at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, and sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Every child who en…

May 23, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a ceremony last week on Wednesday, May 15 to promote Patrick O’Connor, Jason Hutchinson and Dustin Rossow to lieutenants.  Family members, friends and members…