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Hermitage presents ‘Historical Activism in Song and Print”
September 20, 2019
To the Editor: The Hermitage’s October programs include “Historical Activism in Song and Print,” with poet Melissa Range and musician and storyteller Reggie Harris. Range will read from a new collect…
Many thanks for a meaningful remembrance
September 20, 2019
To the Editor: I was recently given a complimentary 2019 World’s Richest poster, beautifully framed by artist, Kelly Reark, and presented by Wesley Locke and the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, of w…
Florida alters local tree law
September 20, 2019
To the Editor: A new law in Florida bans local governments from requiring a permit or mitigation for pruning or removing a tree on residential property. Under the new legislation (CHAPTER 2019-155, 1…
Fishing this weekend, clean-up next Saturday
September 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Youth fishing Tournament will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Boca Grande fishing pier, located at the north end of the island just south of Kappy’s M…
November public hearing set for dog park debate
September 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Parks & Recreation announced last week it will host a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding…
A good deed done for the island by our iguana trapper
September 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island iguana trapper George Cera drove by the little bench off the bike path at the south end across from Sea Grape Beach Access every day for weeks, wondering when the caution t…
Historic Preservation Board has further discussion on potential code enforcement exemptions for downtown area
September 13, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board had a discussion regarding the code enforcement complaints that occurred in the last few months at their meeting on Wednesday, S…
Sea turtle hatchlings rescued by patroller
September 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two baby green sea turtle hatchlings were very lucky last week to have an alert patrol member find them after they fell into a crab hole late at night. Thankfully, patroller Jim Walter…
Fundraiser planned for teacher with island ties battling rare disease
September 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Lauren Hanrahan once taught kindergarten at The Island School. Now she teaches third grade at Englewood Elementary School. Lauren has a three-year-old daughter and a 9-month-old son, a…
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club taking donations for Bahamas, island drop-off point at Key Agency Insurance
September 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Englewood Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Englewood and the Rotary Club of Placida, has organized a community relief effort to support the i…