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Boca Grande Fire Department passes inspection with flying colors

July 1, 2022
The Boca Grande Fire Department has received an outstanding accreditation from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight in the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Emergency Preparedness an…

Random fire calls for service, illness, a golf cart accident or two and a few other maladies reported through the Boca Grande Fire Department

July 1, 2022
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to several calls throughout the latter part of the month, including the following: On June 17 a missing boater was reported in our area, but the depart…

Just a friendly reminder: Take lightning threats seriously

July 1, 2022
This summer has seen its fair share of thunderstorms, and it appears that the trend will continue. We’ve also had a good amount of lightning strikes during those storms, leaving us to once again p…

 Now might be a good time to consider sustainable gardening

July 1, 2022
Every day, we add more people on planet Earth and less topsoil, water and land with which to grow food. In 1945, the United Nations established the Food and Agriculture Organization that deals dir…

TURTLE TRACKS: Beach trash needs to be looked at as a serious turtle hazard

July 1, 2022
As we head into peak nesting season, now is the time when sea turtle patrollers really come together and work hard as a team. There are multiple nests laid each day on eight different zones from t…

In the Spotlight: Just Martyn, please No formal titles for new Methodist minister

July 1, 2022
July 1 marks a starting point in the liturgical year for those in the United Methodist tradition. Not coincidentally, it is also common for new Methodist pastors to begin their service on the firs…

TARPON GONE RAD 2022!

July 1, 2022
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Pets of the Week

July 1, 2022
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Bocascopes: Learn Your Future!

July 1, 2022
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