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Lee County maintains flood discounts
July 26, 2024
Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this time.
FEMA dete…
Florida population at 23 million makes waterway challenge
July 26, 2024
BY VAN HUBBARD
I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus habitat devastation a…
Florida bass now named Micropterus nigricans
July 26, 2024
Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time.
Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The American Fisheries Society established…
Turtle report: Not at loggerheads about whether it’s a loggerhead
July 26, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of the most common quest…
EcoWatch: Sharks are Necessary to the Survival of Oceans
July 26, 2024
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especiall…
Rotary Club of Rotonda closes its doors
July 26, 2024
The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf And Country Club. President Charles Smith presided over distribution of remaining funds to 21 local c…
What’s open, what’s closed
July 26, 2024
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo.
Retail Establishments & Marinas:
Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Love for island, calling at the Health Clinic, Angela Begley
July 26, 2024
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discovered, and it gets even better when you can do it at the Boca Grande Health…
Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services
July 26, 2024
Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on th…
FEMA will maintain flood insurance discount in unincorporated Lee County
July 19, 2024
Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts at this time.
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