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The state FWC just updated its website to make it a lot easier to report waterway debris issues locally, including abandoned and suspected abandoned boats. Here is the link: Please share with your friends and neighbors as you see fit.
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BY CAPT. JOE LACLAIR Over the past couple weeks, we have seen the world around us change again. I have been blessed and spared. My small home in SW Florida seems to be blessed and my little boat is still in the garage. After hurricane Ian I replaced my roof and my garage door. Thank […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Just as Florida legalizes the killing of bears, now all our wildlife is under threat with Amendment 2. Make no mistake: This amendment was deliberately designed to exploit one of our most cherished cultural pastimes as a means to bypass wildlife protections and gun safety regulations. Any Floridian who cares about protecting their existing right […]
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On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic table, according to the police report. As a result of hurricane Milton, a custom-made picnic table was swept away by the storm surge. The table was originally located under the owner’s unit. The storm […]
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The Gasparilla Inn has announced its official reopening date following ongoing recovery efforts on Gasparilla Island. The Inn announced in that it would reopen Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at noon. “Our team continues to amaze us with their dedication and hard-work to put the island and The Inn back to its rightful state,” reported the […]
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Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full days, and he finished on Monday, Oct. 28. He runs Artisan Landscaping and Curbing and has a degree in Landscape Architecture. Benson had a few people from his company help him with the landscape work, […]
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In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records and community crime mapping. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Detective N. Trulock was working unmarked, uniformed patrol with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and was assigned for the day to patrol the area […]
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The West Coast Inland Navigation District will hold their board meeting at 10 a.m. on November 8 at the Venice Fire Station #51 located at 112 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL. The Fire Station is adjacent to City Hall.
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The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners gave an update on Boca Grande and Placida piers at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Tommy Scott, Charlotte County Community Services director, said that while the Boca Grande pier had significant damage from Hurricane Helene, there was exponentially greater damage from Hurricane Milton. The Placida fishing pier […]
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Above, cleaning the neon sign at The Temp. Right, Bobby Miller delivering new equipment at Hudson’s Grocery. Below, Jorge of Grassnology with new landscaping at Grande Flats and Gasparilla Adventures. Photos by Matthew