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Homeless, Part I: It could happen to the best of us … any of us
November 29, 2019
■ BY JILL-ANNE BEARY The following story is Part One of a series regarding the Charlotte and Lee County homeless population, how some of them became homeless, and what we can do to help. The proble…
BIPS announces new speaker series, Lighthouse lighting
November 29, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society announced today their plans for a new speaker series called, “BIPS 4 BIPS.” The second “BIPS” stands for Barrier Island Protection Series as part of …
A ‘Space Odyssey’ with Dr. Kathryn Sullivan is a once-in-a- lifetime experience, and the BGHS wants you to attend
November 29, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, transformed our knowledge of celestial bodies orbiting stars, and measured precisely how fast the uni…
Literary series to feature mother and daughter authors: The island welcomes Sena Jeter Naslund, Flora Naslund Schildknecht Thursday, Dec. 5
November 29, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Sena Jeter Naslund and Flora Naslund Schildknecht are a mother and daughter with a shared passion for writing. They will be speaking at the Johann Fust Library on Thursday, Dec. 5 at…
Englewood Bank & Trust Thanksgiving Art Festival this weekend … many kinds of art, lots of gift ideas as well
November 29, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The annual Englewood Bank & Trust Thanksgiving Art Festival is this Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Englewood Bank & Trust …
Boca Grande Garden Club announces Carol Swift, Russ Morash, Jennie Love and Kent Russell in 2020
November 29, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Television stars, art, candy and a very distinctive urban garden are the buzz for the 2020 Boca Grande Garden Club catalog of activities. “The Club’s lea…
Obituary: Charles Dana Gibson
November 29, 2019
Charles Dana Gibson, the son of Langhorne Gibson and Marion Taylor Gibson, died peacefully at his North Hutchinson Island home on June 19, 2019. Gibson, born in 1928, was raised in Westchester Coun…
Red tide report …
November 29, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County, low to high concentrations in Charlotte County, very low to high concentra…
Happy tarpon news from Englewood
November 29, 2019
To the Editor: Last Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. it was a beautiful, crisp and sunny morning at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s renowned Wildflower Preserve. While most folks were sleeping in or enjoying…
Turkey Hoop Shoot this weekend
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Community Center’s 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot contest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The event will start at 10 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court. Registr…