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June 8, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants?  We only flush hydrants to maintain the highest quality of drinking water for our members.  When water remains in pipes too long, it…

June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteers didn’t experience the usual pleasant experience of patrolling their zones this week. Several suffered from coughing and sneezing,…

June 8, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association has announced it will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer and water lines on Third Street and on Palm Avenue this summer. Rusty Plumbing, In…

June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN You may have heard him talk about fishing tips on the radio, caught a glimpse of him on Big Water Adventures television show or spotted him out fishing in Boca Grande Pass. No matter…

June 8, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Community Library is offering the following free programs for children in June: • Stories Alive with Windell Campbell – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the Boca Gran…

June 8, 2018
To the Editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor regarding the recent exit of our local private-pay assistants from My Halo. Many thanks go out to Michael and Grace and their team for…

June 8, 2018
To the Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their cards, love, and support. Thank you especially for the amazing orchids, they were Bob’s favorite. I don’t think he tr…

June 8, 2018
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared …

June 8, 2018
To the Editor: Hi everyone, The Harry Chapin Food Bank has been selected as a local beneficiary of the global CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger, a virtual food drive which runs now through June …

June 8, 2018
To the Editor: Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto invites you to particiate in a Southwest Florida photo contest. There are beautiful places and unforgettable moments that take place around our ar…