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Youth fishing tournament next Saturday
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT After more than a year, the Boca Grande Youth Fishing Tournament is back. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Boca Grande fishing pier, located at the…
Beach erosion could possibly affect nests on the north end
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members reported that a fair amount of beach erosion took place this week at the north end of the island due to wave activity from the effects…
Swamped boat’s whereabouts still being investigated
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office marine unit responded to a call about a sunken boat in Gasparilla Pass at 2:12 p.m. on Monday, September 2. There were no reported injuries, and a…
Say your ‘farewells’ to Mr. David, for he is moving on
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Everyone who is familiar with Lee County Parks & Recreation senior program specialist David Bartels will be sad to hear the news that he will be leaving the island on Wednesday, Se…
‘Wine and Swine,’ anyone?
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Rotary Club of Englewood announces its 3rd annual “Wine & Swine” Water Safety Awareness fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Elks Lodge, located at 401 N. Indiana…
Profile: Renee Maines
September 6, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Renee Maines trusts her faith when it comes to making decisions about her next move in life. She has been a teller at Englewood Bank on the island since April, and she’s currently trai…
Step up and identify yourself, Mystery Person
September 6, 2019
To the Editor: As a property owner and seasonal resident, I have been distressed to read about the recent flood of compliance complaints regarding Boga Grande’s benches, picnic tables, and other amen…
125 registered for scallop and hard clam search
September 6, 2019
To the Editor, We had 125 persons register for the August Great Bay Scallop & Hard Clam Search in Placida. We had horrible weather!! You may remember that the weather pattern was very unusual, wi…
Dropoff donations for hurricane victims, and more information …
September 6, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT There are several ways to donate items to Bahamas relief efforts. Here are just a few local drop-off points …
Grande Aire is accepting donations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 330 E…
Camera Club meetings to continue in November
September 6, 2019
To the Editor, The Boca Grande Camera Club will kick off the 2019-2020 season on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Houghton Room at the Boca Grande Community Center. Speaker Larry McNiff will be pres…