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Deadline approaching for small business claims from Irma
July 13, 2018
To the Editor: The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organization…
Shark fishing opinions? Now is the time to share, attend a workshop
July 13, 2018
To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing. Share your thoughts on the future management of this fishery by at…
Fireworks rescheduled for Friday at marina
July 6, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Fireworks display that was scheduled for the night of the 4th of July at Boca Grande Marina will be held tonight, July 6, at around 9:30 p.m.
A path to nowhere: Gulf side of state park beach walkway still open; just avoid the ramp
July 6, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The wooden walkway that is accessible from the Gasparilla Island State Park is partly closed due to beach erosion. The boardwalk itself has two exits that lead to the beach. If you a…
Convoy for clean water set for July 14
July 6, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT On July 14, activists are planning a “convoy” of cars with banners and messages, starting in Punta Gorda and looping down through Alligator Alley and back up to Lake Okeechobee for a…
Coral Creek convergence newest acquisition for CHPSP
July 6, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces the permanent protection of the 55.7-acre Coral Creek Peninsula as an addition to the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Par…
One stolen car, 10 vehicle burglaries reported July 3
July 6, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT During the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 3 items from at least 10 island vehicles were reported as stolen, and a car was stolen. According to the incident log from the Lee Cou…
First hatchlings of the season arrive, rescued Kemp’s ridley turtle recovering well
July 6, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported the first known hatch of the season on Tuesday, July 3. The nest was laid on May 7, so it incubated for 57 days. “The hatchlings were …
Island LEO Beat: Welcome to our newest community member, Sgt. Cecil Fitch
July 6, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY LT JEFF CORKHILL You may notice a new member of the Lee County Sheriff’s Patrol function on Boca Grande. So if you get the opportunity, please welcome Sgt. Cecil Fitch. Sgt. Fitch is…
‘Mullet and Mangroves’ scheduled for July showings on PBS
July 6, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT If you have missed out on seeing a very interesting locally oriented documentary called “Mullet and Mangroves: The Pioneer Fishing Families of Cayo Costa,” featuring several island r…