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Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘Best Small Town Beach’ spawns accolades in People, Time Out
August 31, 2023
Mostly forgotten 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett is reputed to have told Justin Beiber not to believe his own publicity, as every “chicken hawk wants a piece of you.”
That might be an apt warning fo…
When your brain says to leave but your heart says no – why so many would rather face a disaster at home with their pets than evacuate: Part I
August 31, 2023
In the height of hurricane season in Florida, most people who live here year-round have some idea of what their plan is in the event they have to evacuate. While those plans vary greatly, there is o…
FEMA village by Home Depot in Englewood populated until 2024
August 31, 2023
A new housing development has sprung up near SR 776 and Gulfstream Blvd., just west of the Home Depot. It is a temporary solution to continued housing problems for people in the area, due to Hurrica…
Boca Grande zip beats Nantucket for priciest real estate … but not Fisher Island
August 31, 2023
The Boca Grande zip code 33921 is one of the top 50 highest-valued real estate zip codes in the U.S., according to new data from Zillow that measured typical home value, akin to a median value.
A…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: John Gaffney
August 31, 2023
John Gaffney has never had a job he didn’t love. The one he has now is no exception. John collects tolls at the Boca Grande Swing Bridge.
“Being a police officer will always be my favorite…