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Precinct 122 snafus explained by Lee County Supervisor of Elections
November 24, 2022
“I don’t think that every staff member reads their emails, and that is a common error in any organization,” he said. Supervisor of elections Tommy Doyle
It would appear that the results ar…
2022 Lee County tax bills mailed November 23 won’t show Ian damage
November 24, 2022
Submitted by the Lee County Property Tax Collector’s Office
On Wednesday, Nov, 23 more than 538,000 property tax bills were mailed to home and business owners in Lee County. This information ca…
Next week, the lighting of the community tree
November 24, 2022
Submitted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club
Mother Nature has dealt our island quite a blow, and many are still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Let us band together to show our resilience. On Sund…
This week, the Chamber Christmas Walk …
November 24, 2022
The streets will be lit, the music will play, the food and drink will flow, and the sales will be prolific at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
This an…
Do you remember Peddlin’ Patti? Local artist Dick Tolsdorf does
November 24, 2022
Boca Grande is known for its people, as well as its gorgeous beaches, beautiful seascapes and terrific fishing. Occasionally there are “community characters” who add to the interesting vibe of the…
Are you a local, published author?
November 24, 2022
Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the co…
An unprecedented pairing: The Fust and The Hermitage
November 24, 2022
Submitted by the Johann Fust Library Foundation
Tired of thinking about your hurricane issues? Need a slight change of scenery and some enrichment with fellow book lovers?
On Thursday, Dec. …
‘Welcome back to the island’ webinar now available to watch
November 24, 2022
The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off the season on November 16 with a recorded webinar to welc…
Will and Brecken take GIFT tournament for 2022
November 24, 2022
By Capt. Sandy Melvin
The young gun team of Capt. Will Waterhouse and Capt. Brecken Stinnett caught two redfish for a total overall length of 45 3/4 inches to win the 27th annual Gasparilla Isl…
Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. opens new food pantry
November 24, 2022
The Englewood community turned out in large numbers to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new food pantry building for Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. (EHH). The new building is 2,500 square feet an…