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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks
August 1, 2024
Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the de…
Prummell elected president of Florida Sheriffs Association
August 1, 2024
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is the newly elected president of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Prummell will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction…
Real Estate Chart: July 21-27, 2024
August 1, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/21/24 to 7/27/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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New RSW flights in fall
August 1, 2024
This fall, the Fort Myers airport, Southwest Florida International, will have a number of new flights.
The RSW flights include a new flight from American Airlines to New York- LaGuardia (LGA) da…
Boca Grande Health Clinic adopts Epic charting system
August 1, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient informatio…
Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location
August 1, 2024
BY EVAN DUNBAR, GARLAND POLLARD
The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave.
“That bakery will be very much along the lines of w…
Shrimper to return as Courtney Jean after successful campaign
August 1, 2024
Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022
After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J.
“The ne…
Olympic gelding jumper Baloutinue has local owner
August 1, 2024
Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics is Baloutinue, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Baloutinue, with rider Laura…
New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released
August 1, 2024
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment.
Mack A. Youn…
Gasparilla Inn asks to be ‘Public and Community Benefit’ at Lee meeting
August 1, 2024
Two items on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 would allow The Gasparilla Inn and properties to be found a “public and community benefit” to presumptively be able…