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Demo crew quits, droopy Bakery Building more precarious than ever as crews try to begin construction of new tower base
August 17, 2023
The status of our new cell tower is now officially in question after the demolition company hired to do the job has now quit, citing the safety of his crew and the public as his reason for doi…
First $50,000 donation given to emergency comms project
August 17, 2023
After a disaster, when first responders aren’t able to communicate with each other and the public cannot communicate with them, there’s a feeling of hopelessness and anxiety that in this technolog…
Think this Florida heat has made window a/c units obsolete? Think again
August 17, 2023
Last Saturday, the island officially hit 101 degrees, after a week of highs around 97 or 98. The “feels like” temps were, at times, around 118 degrees.
Through this heatwave and others, some pl…
Barrier islands show rental inventory rebounding steadily
August 17, 2023
Rental inventory in Boca Grande and on other nearby islands, like Palm Island, is gradually coming back on line, almost a year after the storm.
“We feel kind of lucky compared to our neighbors …