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PROFILE: Donna Larson
July 17, 2020
For Donna, the destination is determined by the journey… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Combing the shoreline of Gasparilla Island, local Turtle Patroller Donna Larson dedicates six months each year to protect…
Comries: 1 – Promenade: 0; Right to ‘quiet title’ won by couple on 3rd Street
July 10, 2020
A verdict has been reached in the case of Doug and Carolyn Comrie, residents at the juncture of 3rd Street and The Promenade, in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court representing Lee County. The fina…
Boca Grande Preschool is back to the books after virus shutdown
July 10, 2020
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN- Boca Grande’s littlest learners have returned to preschool. The pre-kindergarten 4 and 5-year-olds returned on June 16, followed by the 1 to 3-year old children on July 7. Ch…
Second graduation canceled for Class of 2020: Charlotte County makes decision to hold only virtual ceremonies this year
July 10, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local high school students who graduated this past school term were looking forward to normalcy, with plans to hold graduation ceremonies this summer. The ceremonies were postponed…
Some local stores requiring masks after cases increase
July 10, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has consistently updated their guidelines regarding preventing the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a face covering continues to be on the…
FWC virtual meeting July 22-23 open to the public
July 10, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually July 22 and 23 beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 (Coronavi…
Lee County provides online hurricane preparation resources
July 10, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While hurricane season trudges on amid the current pandemic, Lee County is providing new resources for local residents to test their knowledge of hurricane safety. As of July, onli…
Hermitage Artist Retreat meets $150,000 matching challenge
July 10, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced this week that the Hermitage has exceeded its $150,000 matching challenge, raising a total of $302,00…
Feeling crazy and confused? We all are, it’s OK
July 10, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- No one expects the Spanish Inquisition. That line from Monty Python keeps running through my head, as I try to sort out the craziness in the world around me. In fact, I could one d…
Call for vendors and divers for the 2020 Lionfish Festival in September, in Destin
July 10, 2020
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is announcing the sixth annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival Sept.12 and 13 at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWal…