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The storm Debby went on and on and on
August 8, 2024
Floridians are about out-memed with hurricanes. This time around, perhaps the only original new take was the visual of a hurricane track of Florida, with the Little Debbie snack girl, superimposed…
SW Florida Fishing: A days catch…
August 8, 2024
Capt. Brad puts you on the fish, you catch the fish, you enjoy lots of fish dinners! Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newest teacher at The Island School, Kristen Shank
August 8, 2024
With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third…
Daring Coast Guard sailboat rescue 60 miles off Boca Grande
August 5, 2024
Coast Guard aircrews rescued two adrift boaters, Sunday, after their 34-foot sailing vessel lost its sail 73 miles off Boca Grande. No injuries were reported.
An Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocea…
Hermitage Artist Retreat and Sarasota County Agree to lease extension
August 2, 2024
Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Hermitage Artist Retreat lease on Manasota Key. The amendment extends the lease term of the Hermitage and provides other safety…
Lee County monitoring the weekend weather; links to report local flooding, ditches
August 2, 2024
Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with its state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service …
PGA Junior Golf
August 2, 2024
The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the first step to Augusta and the Masters Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt,” …
James Griffith is open all summer long!
August 1, 2024
James Griffith Salon is open this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday through September. JGS Boca is a full-service salon that offers hair color, cutting, styling, extensions…
EcoWatch: Are whales sending us an S.O.S.
August 1, 2024
“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.”
Herman Melville
The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is wh…
SW Florida Fishing: Big reds … snapper that is
August 1, 2024
Mixed grouper and snappers can be found. Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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