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Hurricane Debby caused flooding; Lee County avoided major impact from winds
August 8, 2024
Flooding and horticultural debris have been identified as the main impacts from Hurricane Debby, which was upgraded from a tropical storm classification on Sunday, Aug. 4.
During the Lee Board…
Baloutinue wins silver in Olympic team jumping
August 8, 2024
The Olympic horse with a local connection, Baloutinue, won a silver medal in the Olympics on Friday, Aug. 2.
The U.S. Olympic Jumping Team secured silver in the jumping team final, with riders …
Real Estate Chart: July 28-August 3, 2024
August 8, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/28/24 to 8/3/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Lee County adds to conservation lands
August 8, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to purchase 10 acres east of Stringfellow Road in St. James City, Pine Island, for $50,000. The land will be added to the Pine Island Flatwoods …
TikTok vid influencer spurs Fust visits
August 8, 2024
A viral TikTok video is bringing visitors to see Boca Grande.
The June 19 video by a self-proclaimed Florida guide Kishia Vee, calls Boca Grande “One of the cutest beach towns in Florida.”
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Brown noddy of course, off course
August 8, 2024
No nesting birds lost during Debby; sea turtles not so lucky
There were several sea turtle nests on island that were impacted by Hurricane Debby, but the good news is that the nesting peak cam…
New plans for 3rd Street Bistro at Historic Preservation Board
August 8, 2024
Addition to Banyan residence also on Preservation Board agenda Wednesday
There are two cases in front of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Aug. 14, including the renova…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier closed due to Debby erosion, not sailboat
August 8, 2024
Charlotte County has closed the Boca Grande Fishing Pier due to storm damage from Hurricane Debby. While there is also a sailboat lodged off of the end of the pier, where the old railroad trestles…
Olympian practice in Boca Grande takes gold in Paris
August 8, 2024
Gold medalist Cole Hocker captured in viral video
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Team USA’s Cole Hocker won a gold medal in the men’s 1,500-meter race at the Paris Olympics and broke an Olympic rec…
Brightly leads tour of Methodist sites in Cuba in 2025 pilgrimage
August 8, 2024
Pastor Brian Brightly is leading a group trip back to Cuba this January, in hopes of not only seeing some of the Methodist churches but looking back at some of the previous mission work of Lightho…