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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…

May 23, 2024
Planning begins to ensure island leadership is ready for hurricanes  Leaders of many island organizations gathered Monday to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and working together in the e…

May 23, 2024
Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates:  Sophie Benson I was…

May 23, 2024
The Englewood Sailing Association is offering three summer camps for kids ages 8 to 17 for the summer of 2024. Each camp is one week, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Sailing Center at…