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A week, and still no internet: Century Link down, but why?
June 19, 2020
Note: CenturyLink services were restored to some islanders on Tuesday afternoon, after this article was written. BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Last week, local complaints concerning the lack of internet service…
Tarpon tug-of-war: My first fight with the feisty silver king
June 19, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Reeling in a tarpon is a rite of passage in the town of Boca Grande. As a Florida native, I spent most of my time soaking up the sun and getting saltwater in my eyes. However, I wa…
Fourth of July parade time set
June 19, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The red, white and blue will be flying high and proud the morning of Saturday, July 4 as the island’s annual Fourth of July parade will gather at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot between…
Spark Boca Grande TV the place for final Grande Glee concert of season
June 19, 2020
STAFF REPORT- On Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m., Grande Glee is going to premiere their Cocktail Concert on the Spark Boca Grande TV channel on YouTube. No, it’s not the concert they originally planned to…
Paddle for Peace unites approximately 100 on local waters
June 19, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Approximately 100 locals participated in last Sunday’s Paddle for Peace water excursion to the Boca Grande Sandbar. Glass Bottom Rentals owner and coordinator, Aaron Koher, saw his…
Bahamas reopen for fishing, Gasparilla Island boat traffic still heavy
June 19, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just 50 miles from the east coast of Florida rest the western islands of The Bahamas, an archipelagic state that has consistently thrived off of tourism and fishing until the pande…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County’s Small Business Relaunch Assistance Program application window to close Friday
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: Lee County Government will close its current application window for its LeeCARES Small Business Relaunch Assistance Program at 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. The county anticipates reopening…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ladies Howl: A wonderful first-time experience
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: On behalf of our crew of anglers, I would like to thank Robin and Sandy Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters & Special Effects for organizing the 2020 Ladies Night Out Howl at the Moon…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte Sheriff looks forward to better times
June 19, 2020
To the Editor: The past few months have proven to be anything but ordinary. Our day to day lives have been shifted and thrown off-kilter. During this time of uncertainty and unknowns, I hope that the…
Obituary: William Lee Bentley Jr.
June 19, 2020
William Lee Bentley, Jr., Bill to all his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020 from ALS. He was at his home surrounded by his loving family, which was so important to him. Bill…