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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A Calusa agenda

July 17, 2025
Sorting through water policy In our June 13, 2025, issue we ran a profile of the new Calusa Waterkeeper, Joe Cavanaugh. During that interview he noted in the interview a number of issues he felt…

Kelly’s Korner

July 17, 2025
Artist, Kelly Reark is settling into her new studio space on the second floor of the historic Railroad Depot Building. Visit KellyReark.com.  Photo by Cheryl

EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up

July 17, 2025
The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude. Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author Sorry to say, this column will offer many…

Englewood Beach north, south sections open

July 15, 2025
On Tuesday, July 15, both the north and south sections of the parking lot at Englewood Beach will be open for public use. The fence at the northern end will be removed and become accessible starting…

HCA Florida Englewood Hospital & Wellen Park Emergency School Supply Collection

July 14, 2025
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency are collecting school supplies through July 31 to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year. Community members…

Lee County EMS successfully completes national reaccreditation

July 14, 2025
Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received a full three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. The services provided by the department also are…

Lindner Garden restoration in work at First Baptist

July 14, 2025
While contractors worked inside, a garden crew was out Wednesday at the Bob and Betty Lindner Garden at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande.  “They are taking out the salty sand,” said Pasto…

New BGFD engine helps out on Interstate 75 trooper accident

July 14, 2025
A new Boca Grande Fire Department engine that will replace the aging Silver King was brought into “service” on its way in to be delivered to Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, July 8. “It got in…

Sea turtles have millions of years of nesting experience

July 14, 2025
Here we are at the top of another month so it’s time to look at how this sea turtle nesting season is progressing. As I noted in a previous article, this year’s nesting turtles are facing some uniqu…

Hardening history for future storms: How much to raise

July 11, 2025
At its February meeting, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board reviewed the first case of the elevation of a historic island house to above-flood level. At the meeting, Lee County planner Pete…