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Kentucky tornado relief needs supplies, but time is running out
December 24, 2021
Joan Schmidt believes in the adage “help thy neighbor.” Even if that neighbor isn’t next door.
After a series of deadly tornadoes that hit the state of Kentucky last week, Joan Schmidt and Martha…
PROFILE: Margie Flynn
December 24, 2021
The year was 1921. Women had just fought for and won the right to vote, Warren G. Harding had just taken the oath of office, and Margaret Mary Loviner was born in Columbus, Ohio.
If you’re fortun…
Island church services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
December 24, 2021
Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande:
• Friday, Dec. 24 – “The Grinch Greets the Babe” – Family Service, 5 p.m. This is a fun service for families where kids can be kids and w…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Text to 911 goes live and operational for all residents and visitors of Lee County
December 24, 2021
To the Editor:
The Lee Board of County Commissioners and Lee County Sheriff’s Office today announced that county residents and visitors now can send a text to 911 in an emergency.
Placing a vo…
Charlotte County gives ‘go ahead’ to next step for new project at Fishery property
December 18, 2021
There appeared to be not one bone of contention against the proposed development that will be located on The Fishery property, as Charlotte County commissioners met on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss an…
Farmers Market now open on Fridays through April at Wheeler Road
December 18, 2021
The Boca Grande Farmers Market had its grand opening on Friday, December 17, at the Wheeler Road location where it has been in recent years.
The market will be offering products to Boca Grande t…
A year-end message from the Clinic Board
December 18, 2021
As we approach the end of 2021 I want to reflect on some of the issues facing the Boca Grande Health Clinic and share the perspective of our board.
Over the past year we have not only weathered…