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Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of President George H.W. Bush
December 7, 2018
Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his politics they loved h…
Local Realtor, school and church join together at the holidays to help others
November 30, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Local Realtor Kevin Hyde isn’t sure anymore how many times he has stood in front of a devastated home, trying to help the homeowner find some hope in light of a disaster … it’…
Taste of Boca Grande tickets available now
November 30, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande will be here before you know it, and tickets are on sale now. The date is easy to remember – Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. – because it o…
Beach ramp at 5th Street to be complete sometime in early spring
November 30, 2018
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Visitors to the island who are curious about when the ADA handicap-accessible ramp will be available again will be happy to learn there is a current project in place to repair it. …
Permit process causing delays for Shoreline Protection Project plans
November 30, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Those questioning when improvements will be made in regard to the Lee County Shoreline Protection Project will have to wait a bit longer before any progress is being made.
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Boca Grande Hope for Haitians moves on to Savann Kabrit in 2018
November 30, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Life for dozens of families in Savann Kabrit, Haiti, is looking brighter after they received homes and an opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty, thanks to the generosity of Ben …
Fust Library presents free book wreath classes this Saturday
November 30, 2018
■ If you have enjoyed Sandy Jacobs’ monthly displays of folded book art at Fust Library, be sure to peek into the loggia or vestibule to see her wreaths made of book pages . A smaller version of th…
Teddy Roosevelt visits Charlotte Harbor, finds some excitement
November 30, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is a picture of a manta ray. It is shaped like a triangle, but that’s not the most interesting part of this picture. The man on the right is T…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Remember your basic traffic rules when driving island streets
November 30, 2018
The weather may have cooled off, but the island is heating up with the hustle and bustle of season again. Visitors and residents alike are flocking back to one of Southwest Florida’s most prized po…
‘Spark’ your creativity and share your talent through new island program
November 30, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Have you ever wanted to participate in a play but didn’t quite have the courage to audition? A new program from a familiar island face might just be the “spark” you were looking for …