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Island women in history celebrated: ‘Herstory’
January 14, 2022
While doing some research for a project, Karen Grace came across a disturbing statistic. “In all the years of history, tens of thousands of years of history,” asked Karen. “How much do you think is…
Coffee, pastries and science for breakfast
January 14, 2022
Join Mote Marine Laboratory as it kicks off its Coffee with a Scientist series on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, complete with coffee, pastries and science.
Mote’…
Next ‘Grande Rounds’ will examine the secrets of longevity
January 14, 2022
The Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Foundation are teaming up once again with the Healthnetwork Foundation to bring esteemed health education to the Island. “How to Live to be 1…
For the love of books: Boca Grande has its own free little lending library
January 14, 2022
All across America, mini libraries have been popping up in front of homes, schools, businesses. The “give one, take one” book exchanges are as ubiquitous as a Starbucks in Seattle.
It’s no surpri…
Friends of Cayo Costa prepares for their annual celebration on February 3
January 14, 2022
Friends of Cayo Costa State Park are inviting you to join them in a celebration for your island State Park. On Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the Friends of Cayo Costa will hold their annual d…
In this day and age, it’s good to practice being a positive thinker
January 14, 2022
(Part I in a series on meditation practices)
If you want to make a change in your life, think about the things that matter most to you. Self-affirmation is the practice of reflecting on the thin…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Tarpon Trot
January 14, 2022
Try it once, and you’ll be hooked!
By Karen Hoeft
Run the island from one end to the other … that’s how the challenge began. Two longtime friends, Kyle Hocker and David Hoeft came up with th…
THE ISLAND GOLFER: Taking up golf? A better chance for success if you excel at tennis
January 12, 2022
Long dubbed country club sports, tennis and golf experienced a resurgence in popularity in the past 20 months due to pandemic-related dynamics. Both sports have risen from a consistent decline over…
A message regarding your yard waste from Lee County government
January 7, 2022
Lee County Solid Waste asks customers to be aware of potential delays in yard waste collections;
Trash collection not affected
Fort Myers, FL, Jan. 7, 2022 – Lee County Solid Waste is asking c…
A message from the Clinic: The Omicron surge
January 6, 2022
The latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron – the most contagious variant yet – has sent cases soaring to their highest level yet. Florida is shattering single-day records. The steady rise of the Omicron v…