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Another typical island controversy arises … oh, joy
September 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In my house, the quickest way to lose privileges is to demand them … especially when said privilege is far above and beyond a basic need. I’m reminded of that when I read comm…
‘Come get us, please!’ Local woman shares story of her Murphy Town family and their Dorian catastrophe
September 6, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE UPDATE TO THIS STORY: As of Thursday evening, Dencina’s family had been relocated to Nassau and even more family members had been located alive and well. A message from Dencina:…
Island School student performing in ‘Jungle Book’ production in Venice through September 15
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Makaila Lindsey, a 5th grade student at The Island School, will be performing in The Jungle Book at the Venice Theatre beginning tonight. The show runs through September 15. But this…
We dodged a mess, but Bahamas are decimated
September 6, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There was hardly a break in our typical summer weather at all when Hurricane Dorian was spinning off the state’s east coast as a Category 5 storm. It seemed surreal when looking…
Youth fishing tournament next Saturday
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT After more than a year, the Boca Grande Youth Fishing Tournament is back. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Boca Grande fishing pier, located at th…
Beach erosion could possibly affect nests on the north end
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members reported that a fair amount of beach erosion took place this week at the north end of the island due to wave activity from the effec…
Swamped boat’s whereabouts still being investigated
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office marine unit responded to a call about a sunken boat in Gasparilla Pass at 2:12 p.m. on Monday, September 2. There were no reported injuries, and…
Say your ‘farewells’ to Mr. David, for he is moving on
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Everyone who is familiar with Lee County Parks & Recreation senior program specialist David Bartels will be sad to hear the news that he will be leaving the island on Wednesday, …
‘Wine and Swine,’ anyone?
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Rotary Club of Englewood announces its 3rd annual “Wine & Swine” Water Safety Awareness fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Elks Lodge, located at 401 N. India…
Profile: Renee Maines
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Renee Maines trusts her faith when it comes to making decisions about her next move in life. She has been a teller at Englewood Bank on the island since April, and she’s currently tr…