Opinion
Letters: Aherns were delight of island, wonderful conversation
August 15, 2024
To the Editor:
I very much enjoyed the article by Karen Grace on Brian Ahern, and with it brought back many memories to mind. Attached is the cover of a sweetly inscribed book given to El…
Make time while you can with family and friends
August 15, 2024
We all need to get away and unwind; special time with family is even better.
I was able to spend a week with my two younger brothers in beautiful Key West recently. I’m not big on the bars and …
Letters: Public safety is top priority in Lee County
August 15, 2024
By Mike Greenwell, Chairman, Board of Lee County Commissioners
We are keeping you safe in Lee County, and here’s how.
The public’s health, safety and welfare is of the upmost importance to t…
Opening night for South Beach, version 2.0
August 15, 2024
There was a happy appearance at the end of the four or so days of endless rains and wind of Hurricane Debby. The restaurant South Beach Bar & Grille held their first test run Tuesday, Aug. 6, …
Turtle Patrol: Review of the season on the arrival of Hurricane Debby
August 8, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Editor’s Note: Arlene Hall filed this report before surveying damage from Hurricane Debby. An update on damage is on the front page; she will have a full report…
History: Boca Grande resident and actor, impeccably mannered Brian Aherne
August 8, 2024
BY KAREN GRACE
Famous stars have been coming to Gasparilla Island for years, from Lana Turner to Robert Redford, Harrison Ford and Michael Keaton. The most famous was Katherine Hepburn, a rela…
Gasparilla economics experiment with the family
August 8, 2024
BY MATTHEW HACKL
There are few times in life you find the opportunity to upgrade from uncle to “the cool uncle.”
My venture arrived in the form of a Gasparilla Island shopping spree. James, …
The storm Debby went on and on and on
August 8, 2024
Floridians are about out-memed with hurricanes. This time around, perhaps the only original new take was the visual of a hurricane track of Florida, with the Little Debbie snack girl, superimposed…
SW Florida Fishing: A days catch…
August 8, 2024
Capt. Brad puts you on the fish, you catch the fish, you enjoy lots of fish dinners! Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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EcoWatch: Are whales sending us an S.O.S.
August 1, 2024
“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.”
Herman Melville
The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is wh…