Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especially the top predators, is essential for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.” Mahmood Shivji, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, NSU Florida Recently, there has been a rash of reported […]
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The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf And Country Club. President Charles Smith presided over distribution of remaining funds to 21 local charities. Over $100,000 was donated to : Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, CAPS, Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, Dollars for Mammograms, Empower […]
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A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo. Retail Establishments & Marinas: Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 421 Park Ave. Ariel, LTD. is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
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Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on the counties’ calendar and social media channels. The free app enables users to take a picture or video of issues such as potholes, trash or […]
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Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include: Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members with terms through Oct. 31, 2026 and Oct. 31, 2027. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail MSBU-TU@CharlotteCountyFL.gov. The Barrier Island […]
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Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts at this time. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County residents with policies issued under the program will maintain the discount rate of 25% while the county and FEMA continue to […]
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Artist Larry Anderson has just finished the last part of a mural for the children’s section in the Johann Fust Library loggia area. In 2022, Anderson was hired by the Johann Fust Library Foundation to paint a mural in what they call Alice’s Secret Garden, inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 children’s novel: “The Secret […]
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A “maximum duration of two hours.” That would be the time limit for metered parking in Boca Grande in a draft code change from Lee County, circulated on Monday, May 6, 2024, that would update the Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinances with references to downtown parking. The ordinance was revealed in a Public Records Law document request […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY When people learn that I volunteer with BGSTA’s Turtle Patrol, so many of them say how much they would love to do that too, so I figured I would bring you along on one of my morning patrols so you can see what I really do. 5:55 a.m. I stop […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The big story on our local waterfront currently is the pending Eldred’s Marina sale. Whether this deal goes through or not, the property will change ownership soon. The next generation has a dozen varied desires and the family is ready to move on. God only knows what will happen or when, but I’d like to […]