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GUEST ESSAY: Island held together with small, indie businesses like Pink Pony Pony
November 14, 2024
BY DANA RYAN
Like all of you, I watched with a heavy heart as Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through our country, leaving devastation in their wake. My family lives on a small barrier island i…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: At Mimi’s, South Beach and at her food truck — Jeri Lynn Perrin
November 14, 2024
Just accept it – resistance is futile. Jeri Lynn Perrin and the treats from her friendship-promoting food truck are going to capture you. They’ll feed your soul as well as your body. You might as we…
Bunkhouse restoration supported by Charlotte County
November 14, 2024
The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners addressed the restoration and site selection for the historic Placida Bunkhouse at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
“I’m personally not intere…
Ceremony for new members of Lee Commission
November 8, 2024
An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 a.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthous…
Rehab causes lane closures on Coral Creek Bridge
November 8, 2024
PLACIDA – Intermittent lane closures will occur on County Road 775 over Coral Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Dec. 6, these lane closures are required to rehabilitate the bridge deck…
Placida Bunk House on Charlotte County agenda Tuesday
November 8, 2024
On Nov 12., the future of the old Placida Bunk House will be on the discussion for Charlotte County’s Commissioners.
The final report was received for the 2024 update of the preservation plan for…
Commercial & town trash on island gets OK for removal; only one pass, so get it out now
November 8, 2024
Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton.
The county until now was prevented from collecting storm d…
Additional week for laundry facilities in Boca Grande
November 8, 2024
Lee County Government will close two post-Hurricane Milton comfort stations Friday afternoon because of the decrease in residents using the temporary facilities, including the one at the Boca Grande…
EcoWatch: To bee or not to bee, Bees threat after storms
November 7, 2024
Well, folks, the question is, “To Bee or Not to Bee,” and you better hope the answer is “To Bee,” or we are all going to “Not Be.”
Thomas F. James, PhD
TF James explained in his quote, “That w…
SW Florida Fishing: Our local fishing awaits …
November 7, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Despite the recent storms, The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing tournament is ON! The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande His…