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A timeline of water and wind (GIWA and Ian)
October 13, 2022
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND RON BOLTON
One of the basic necessities of life, one that we often overlook until it is not available, is running water. Hurricane Ian brought that fact to light in a hurry…
Lee County building damage assessments, permits and inspection guidelines
October 13, 2022
Due to both public and private damage generated by Hurricane Ian, Unincorporated Lee County is temporarily altering routine construction permitting and inspections for rebuilding.
Damage as…
Four churches, one common goal – uniting the community
October 13, 2022
The four churches in Boca Grande did not escape the wrath of Ian. Nevertheless, two of the four were able to hold services the weekend after the storm. These were Lighthouse United Methodist and Our…
A word from Father Carosella
October 13, 2022
Coming back to a church that was relatively intact after Hurricane Ian has left Father Jerome Carosella a happy man.
“The church, thank God, is fine, except for the roof,” said Fr. Jerome Carosel…
Boca Grande Health Clinic helps after the storm
October 13, 2022
Dana Pellant and Natalie Cole, nurses at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, were a rescue team driving through storm-ravaged Boca Grande in the first days after Hurricane Ian hit the Island. Natalie’s d…
Stranded sailboat rescue depicts just how things work here
October 13, 2022
BY DUSTY HOPKINS
What in the world do you do with a 56 foot tall sailboat mast that has snapped off and is now stuck in the muck on the bottom of the bayou, but the other end is still attached to…
Island helping island: Gas from GI goes to LGI
October 13, 2022
Boca Grande Charities, Inc. – a charitable foundation founded by Capt. Sandy Melvin (and now includes Ron Walker and Pat Waterhouse) – helped save the day regarding fuel, not only on Gasparilla Isla…
Seeing more bees than usual? Ian might be to blame, but here’s how to help them
October 13, 2022
Homeless bees are trying to take over the food truck at Whidden’s Marina. Cindy and George Cera and their son Tucker are doing their best to feed the confused bees and direct them away from their co…