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Weekend festivities highlighted by May Daze with music and fun to raise money for K-9s for Warriors
May 23, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This weekend, May 22 and 23, you might notice a lot more activity down in the water along the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because the Party Cove Yacht Club will be holding one …
Fire on Dog Island brings about a multi-agency coordinated effort
May 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Dog Island, a spit of land just off the Boca Grande Causeway, continued to burn as of press time on Thursday, May 20 after a fire started there on the preceding Monday.
Accordi…
Passing phony bills? Not in Hudson’s, you won’t
May 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – If you feel like committing a crime, you might want to go somewhere other than Hudson’s Grocery … those folks are sharp.
On Tuesday, May 18, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies from the …
Masks are optional (well, really, they always have been)
May 23, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that says “fully vaccinated” Americans do not need to follow precautions a…
Boca Grande hits major COVID-19 milestone: Vaccine update
May 23, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – A monumental milestone has been reached in our Island’s fight against COVID-19 as the Boca Grande Health Clinic has now vaccinated more than 3,100 patie…
Talk about a fantastic experience at the sandbar! Dolphin v. snook caught on film
May 23, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A dolphin chasing his dinner made for great entertainment for one South Venice couple who got up close to the action … almost too close.
Corey and Karen Brehm of South Venice …
Boca Bargains announces they will remain open until June 17
May 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has announced that Boca Bargains will stay open until Thursday, June 17, by appointment only.
A maximum of six shoppers will be allowed in the store at …
PROFILE: John Janes
May 23, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – For those who want to see the world, there are many professions to choose from. Travel is one of the advantages of a career in the military, flight attendant, cruise ship work…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historical Society announces new executive position job opening
May 23, 2021
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society is announcing changes in the organization. The Society has grown significantly in the last several years and now plans to increase its staff.
Kimbe…
Another shot across the bow at the NHR
May 17, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Even as the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board was conducting its routine monthly meeting this Wednesday, the skirmish over a controversial plan to nominate 129 downtown res…