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Ask a Doc: Avoid the uh-ohs when the grandkids visit

November 20, 2025
BY CHARLOTTE C. COWAN, MD Few things are more joyful – or more unpredictable – than a grandchild’s visit. Children inevitably bring with them both fun and minor chaos. And, as every grandparent k…

History: Docent’s dilemma, or it is all how you approach history

November 20, 2025
“One of the docents in a history museum was trying out some role playing and visualization techniques. After looking at the clothing exhibit, she asked a group of third graders to imagine that they…

Letters: Thanks for donations to Humane Society

November 20, 2025
To the Editor:  The Suncoast Humane Society would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our recent pet food and cat litter donation drive. Your generosity ma…

Letters: Gulf of America in history exhibit

November 20, 2025
To the Editor: I read an interesting article in the Boca Beacon last week regarding the new BG Historical Society’s new home and exhibition. So my wife and I took a ride over to the new location…

Goodbye to some banyans on our ‘magnificent colonnade’

November 20, 2025
This week, Lee County crews were out, removing three of the 21 banyans that line Banyan Street. An assessment: “They sacrificed themselves to help their others.” That was the grim opinion of h…

EcoWatch: The blessings of Thanksgiving

November 20, 2025
Breaking bread with the ones we love. Giving thanks to the heaven above. Sharing our bounty with those in need. The sanctity of giving is a noble creed. Returning to traditions creates ties that bin…

SW Florida Fishing: 2025 G.I.F.T. tourney is here …

November 20, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam species, redfi…

Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character

November 13, 2025
BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after my father picked me up from school one day that my life would change forev…

COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD

November 13, 2025
It is good to be able to share memories of service to our country with others that understand I was blessed to be able to participate in our Veterans Day celebrations. When I wrapped up my tour o…

A week ahead to warm you up, plus Ernie

November 13, 2025
The early November chill came this week. Those arriving here seemed happy about it, as it was colder every place else in America. Florida retailers always like the cold too; it is hard to get custom…