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Missions Committee provides financial support 

December 11, 2025
BY LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food insecurities have become a growing concern in recent months. The demands on food pantries have increased dramatically, not just locally, but nationwide…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Steve Polowy

December 11, 2025
A fresh perspective at the Pass Club When Boca Bay Pass Club sought a new executive chef, they wanted someone who could refine the dining experience by elevating familiar member favorites with sh…

Letters: Dear islanders: Try a blower-free Christmas week

December 11, 2025
To the Editor: Leaf blowers driving you inside? Glad you’re not home when your neighbors’ crews are scheduled? Have you had to restrict your activities due to the toxic cloud put at head height b…

Charlotte County adds to beach funds at Tuesday meeting

December 11, 2025
Charlotte County approved an amendment to an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the renourishment of Manasota Key beaches. Amendment 3 will increase FDEP’s share b…

Wrapping up another year and wishing you a very Merry Christmas

December 11, 2025
We tend to reflect more at this time of the year, especially as we get no younger. I’m so thankful to still be living here. We were blessed to be spared hurricanes this year. I’m thankful. We even g…

She said ‘Yes!’

December 11, 2025
On Nov. 30 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse beach, Austin Taylor proposed to Hannah Amen, and she accepted! Hannah is the daughter of Ruth Amen and Andrew Amen, a fifth-generation native of Bo…

Fa La La La Luncheon

December 11, 2025
United Women in Faith hosted the Fa La La La Luncheon on Monday, Dec. 8 at Lighthouse United Methodist Church. The luncheon was to benefit Links-2-Success.                                          …

The Island Golfer: Lemon Bay and Coral Creek chart their paths forward

December 11, 2025
Change is inevitable is an oft-used phrase that applies to most everything in life. No more so than around here where the locals have been dealing with changes – some temporary, some permanent – fro…

EcoWatch: Controversy and facts collide on Dec. 6 … bear hunt

December 11, 2025
Hunting is not a sport. In a sport both sides should know they’re in the game. Paul Rodriguez, comedian and writer born Jan. 19, 1955, known for his impacting quotes that often address social iss…

SW Florida Fishing

December 11, 2025
Tides, weather, temps and fish BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE  A chilly start to the week has it feeling like winter. The beginning of the week brought some very low tides following the front. Th…