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Lee County discontinues adding fluoride to water
February 6, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to discontinue adding fluoride to Lee County Utilities drinking water.
Lee County Utilities (LCU) is one of about 10 utility providers…
Woman thrown from golf cart on Harbor Drive last Sunday
February 6, 2025
On Sunday on Harbor Drive, a 66-year-old female was injured when she fell off her golf cart. The EMS call at 2:30 p.m. noted that she was knocked out cold for five seconds, and was bleeding from her…
Business & Real Estate: Cottage elevation at Preservation Board
February 6, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board is set to hold its first meeting since September, on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.
The meeting will include one project: a request to elevate a guest house at 30…
New Gulf Conservation group forms
February 6, 2025
A new local fisheries conservation group met for the first time Wednesday to help advocate for protecting and preserving the wider Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound estuary system. The Gulf Con…
Food, fun and music highlight the March 1 Strawberry Festival
February 6, 2025
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
What do you do with 55 flats of luscious Florida strawberries, 1,200 biscuits and gallons of whipped cream? You serve up mouthwatering strawberry shortcake to visitors at the Ann…
Food For The Poor builds homes and classrooms in Haiti
February 6, 2025
The Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee achieved remarkable success in 2024, raising funds to construct 20 homes for families in need in Terre Cassée, Haiti, plus three classrooms in Laotchikit…
Foggy fishin’ …
February 6, 2025
It’s been foggy, on and off, all week, but that story is ending. Through the next seven days, look for sunny and mostly sunny weather, with lows in the 60s and highs in the 70s. Indeed perfect weath…
‘Born Hungry’s’ Sash Simpson to join Film Fest for Q&A
February 6, 2025
When Top Chef Sash Simpson was first approached to make a movie about his life, he didn’t think anyone would be interested in his story. Now, two years since filming was completed, “Born Hungry” wil…
County considers parking requirements
February 6, 2025
A motion to draft amendments to parking requirements for Boca Grande and Matlacha Historic Districts was passed unanimously at the regular Board of Lee County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb…
Hughes Gallery pop up today
February 6, 2025
Hughes Gallery proudly presents Daniel Ambrose, founder of The American Tonalist Society. Visit their gallery pop up today. Barbara Hughes can be contacted at (941) 662-9970 or HughesGalleryInc.com…