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Little heroes save damsels in distress
July 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlie Ruth and Matthew Jaeger spent the Fourth of July like many other people on the island did – boating and fishing the water surrounding Gasparilla Island. But they also had anoth…
If you want to learn to sail on Lemon Bay, you’d better sign up now
July 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Englewood Sailing Association is partnering with the YMCA to offer a summer sailing camp for adults. The four-day course is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, Sunday, Ju…
Crush the tiny turtle becomes a legend
July 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN When one thinks of the great explorers of all time many names come to mind. Lewis & Clark. Marco Polo. Leif Erikson. And then there is Crush, the wayward sea turtle. Boca Grande Se…
The truth about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in our waters … If you don’t feel safe going to the beach, read this
July 13, 2019
■ BY DR. RAYMOND JAMES I came out of the Gulf after snorkeling on July 4 and a fellow islander said, “Doc, aren’t you worried about getting flesh-eating bacteria?” I asked him which version he wanted…
More green sea turtles nesting on the island
July 13, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members are happy to report there are 15 documented green sea turtle nests on island so far this nesting season. “This is exciting news,” said…
Watch your belongings at the beach, there are thieves afoot
July 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Just a warning to keep an eye on your belongings at the beach, as one visitor reported the theft of several things from in front of their unit. The visitor, who was staying with her f…
Make sure your hang tags are ready
July 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT – Do you know where your hurricane hang tags are? Most people discard the tags into the dark recesses of their glove box when storm season is over, but sometimes they’re like socks in…
Make sure your traps stay pulled until July 20
July 13, 2019
To the Editor: Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in state waters in our area were mandated to be pulled from the water and the season closed on July 10. Season will reopen on Saturday, July…
The case of the FWC and the iguana bloodlust
July 11, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The media recently blasted an announcement regarding iguanas on social media that made some pretty big waves. The headlines everywhere read that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Cons…
Profile: Debbie Hagstrom
July 11, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Debbie Hagstrom creates beautifully designed one of a kind silk scarves right in front of her customers. The artist visited Boca Grande in June. She was one of the vendors at the annua…