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Friends of Boca Grande on ‘red alert,’ keeping things flexible with the program
August 28, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE- The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Friends of Boca Grande Community Ce…
Spend a day in a park ranger’s boots
August 28, 2020
One man explains what it’s like to work our state park system BY OLIVIA CAMERON- A workday in the sweltering heat is a breeze to Gasparilla Island Beach State Park Ranger Joseph Berger, who remembers…
Celebrate Labor Day and International Manatee Day
August 28, 2020
STAFF REPORT- On Monday, September 7th, celebrate both Labor Day and International Manatee Day by remembering to boat safely and watch out for manatees on the waterways.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding to…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote-by-mail reminder notice from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections
August 28, 2020
To the Editor: On Monday, August 24, 2020, the notice below was mailed to voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election.
PROFILE: Philip Eyrich
August 28, 2020
An ear for music and a love of teaching… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Musician Philip Eyrich has an ear for octaves and an eye for reading stanzas. His encouragement of young instrument enthusiasts blends wi…
A message from the Clinic: A new voice on the subject of COVID-19
August 27, 2020
SUBMITTED BY MARK DRISCOLL- Hello Boca Grande Clinic Community, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say hello. I am Mark Driscoll, the new CEO of the Boca Grande Health Clinic. I…
Accident on Gasparilla Road brings up question: Who thought it was OK to drive on the Bike Path?
August 21, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Monday, Aug. 17 at approximately 2:05 p.m. Gasparilla Road and 35th Street was the scene of a vehicle rollover accident. The vehicle, shown above, was headed northbound on Gasp…
A message from the Clinic: Taking a much-needed break? Get back to work safely
August 21, 2020
BY DR LAUREN HANA – A lot of questions have come up in the last few months about dealing with COVID-19 illness, symptoms or exposures involving individuals in the workplace or elsewhere. This promp…