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Obituary: Ralph Garcia III
July 19, 2019
Ralph Garcia III, 54, passed away July 11, 2019 after a brief and sudden illness. Born and raised in Tampa, Ralph was a graduate of HB Plant High School and the University of Tampa. He was a member o…
Camera Club announces 2019-20 season dates
July 19, 2019
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club Meetings bring together a diverse group of individuals who are interested in the photographic arts. Our members span the spectrum from beginner to active an…
Lee County 20/20 Program completes acquisition of 92 acres on Pine Island
July 19, 2019
To the Editor: On Monday, July 8, Lee County completed the acquisition of 92 acres in central Pine Island increasing the size of the Conservation 20/20 Buttonwood Preserve to nearly 360 acres. The $1…
Pull out those masks, fins and dive flags: It’s ‘bug’ season again
July 19, 2019
To the Editor: The 2019 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season July 24 and 25, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 an…
Obituary: Anthony S. Duarte Jr.
July 13, 2019
Anthony Silveria Duarte, Jr. a long-time resident of Duxbury, Linneus, Maine, and Boca Grande Fla passed away suddenly at his home on July 5, 2019 after a brief illness.He was 65 years old. Anthony l…
In case you were wondering …
July 13, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT We have word from Lee County that the seats in front of Dolphin Cove/Pink Pony/Tortuga were removed only temporarily. Timothy Engstrom, a Lee County Government Communications Specialis…
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…