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A new marine ecology education series will feature independent researchers on marine biology issues critical to Cape Haze and Charlotte Harbor. The Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series, set for an inaugural four monthly talks, will provide high-level access to marine biology researchers that have knowledge critical to the ecological health of Cape Haze and Charlotte […]
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The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds business and rental property owners the deadline for filing the 2024 Tangible Personal Property Tax Return in April 1, 2024. A return must be filed by April 1 to receive the up to $25,000 Tangible Exemption. However, if a blue postcard was received, filing the return has been waived, […]
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By EMILY HALY, M.D. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a time when the medical profession focuses attention onthat tiny gland located in the lower front part of your neck. While small in comparison to many organs in your body, the thyroid gland is a complex and irreplaceable organ with unique functions. Emily Haly, M.D., of […]
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Our Town will be presented by Royal Palm Players at 7 p.m. on January 18, 19 and 20. By BOOTS TOLSDORF A New Year. A New Beginning. We look ahead to making positive changes in our lives. We look back at the past year filled with health concerns, sadnesses, grief, and hopefully, equally filled with the […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The backcountry fishing has been off to a great start this new year! We have been targeting pretty much everything from snook, redfish, and trout along with some pompano. Look for some scattered snook on higher tides next to deeper mangrove edges. The redfish and trout have been very active and […]
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This week, Lighthouse United Methodist Church installed a new organ, an Allen GX340. The digital organ, which resembles a traditional organ with pull stops, can have up to six different organ style settings, from some of the most noted historic organ sounds, including Skinner. It has no pipes, but it does have traditional pull stops, […]
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One of the nation’s biggest advocates for beaches is Dr. John Fletemeyer, a former research professor at Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. A new resident of Useppa Island, Fletemeyer is known worldwide for his expertise in both rip currents and beach ecology. He is the co-founder of the International Rip Current Symposium program […]
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A frame storefront in Boca Grande, 446 4th Street East, is now officially a contributing building in the historic district. The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the designation. The building is familiar to residents as Bowen Construction and tenant Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet. It is known for its familiar whale sign, and comfortable benches outside. […]
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The temporary Bayou Bridge is mostly gone, at least temporarily. Wednesday, crews from Kelly Brothers Inc. were dismantling the center of the galvanized steel bridge, which partially sat on 7th Street, just north of the Gasparilla Inn golf course bridge, which is sort of a high humpback with room for one car and one golf […]
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By JASON WICKMAN There’s nothing Boca Grande resident Jan Myers likes more than having her garage filled with “great deals.” That’s other people’s things that have been donated to the Bargain Room for the annual Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the United Women in Faith. Although the festival is still two months away (Saturday, March 2), […]